Microsoft Developing an iTunes Killer?

triumph · 07-22-2006, 05:25 AM

Microsoft is working on a new Music service called Zune or something like that.

They also are going to be partnering with hardware manufacturers to try and take on the iPod's dominance as well.

capitalist_junkie · 08-02-2006, 02:34 PM

I geniunely do not thing that iTunes can be conquered. It's been around for awhile. It consistently delivers good service. It has a fantastic library. It has decent prices. People love iPods. The services has dominated the market forever and gained so much popularity that I don't think anyone can top it.

triumph · 08-08-2006, 06:54 PM

Yeah but if you think about it, the MP3 market was decent before the iPod. The iPod just blew it up. They did not create the marketplace, they just expanded it significantly.

taiarain · 08-11-2006, 03:14 PM

If Microsoft sells as mp3 instead of a limited use format like m4p that has to be cracked to be used elsewhere, it has a good chance. If the hardware is cheaper and better put together, it has a good chance. I desperately want a video iPod, but I'm holding out to see what Microsoft comes up with. Even if I don't want what they offer, the competition may drive Apple's prices down.

Taia

capitalist_junkie · 08-11-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by taiarain

If Microsoft sells as mp3 instead of a limited use format like m4p that has to be cracked to be used elsewhere, it has a good chance. If the hardware is cheaper and better put together, it has a good chance.

Those are all pretty big "if's," I think. Windows has been slacking over the years, and I doubt their ability to come back on top.

taiarain · 08-12-2006, 04:12 PM

It's easier to improve on something that already exists in the market than to develop something new. Microsoft has an advantage here.

Taia

capitalist_junkie · 08-15-2006, 06:06 PM

That's a good point. I just think that there's not a whole lot of room for improvment. But I could be wrong. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

taiarain · 08-16-2006, 02:01 AM

I heard that the price is supposed to be in line with the iPod now. That sucks. I was hoping MS would drive things down.

Taia

capitalist_junkie · 08-16-2006, 04:50 PM

Yeah, and I think the high price could be a hindrance to their selling power. Why pay so much for a new device when you can pay the same price for something already proven to work well?

taiarain · 08-16-2006, 06:20 PM

Exactly.

Looks like I'll end up getting a video iPod for Christmas. Almost everyone else in the house already has an iPod and an iTunes account and iPod related gadgets. Without an incentive to break the status quo, it'll be maintained.

Taia