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Microsoft will enter the handheld media player market with "Zune", a iPod rival
Microsoft has confirmed the existence of the Zune portable music player and says that it will be out by the end of the year.

The Zune has been rumored to be capable of playing digital music, video, gaming, and downloading music over an 802.11b/g connection. Right now, however, Microsoft says the primary focus for the device will be on music. Zune will indeed have the rumored WiFi capability as well as an internal hard drive.

Microsoft hopes to use the built-in WiFi to foster a community around the Zune, enabling users to see one another's playlists, send track recommendations wirelessly, and even share music with one another. More...

Credit: ars technica


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