Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Microsoft confirms Zune HD death, “we will no longer be producing Zune players” | WinRumors

Trying to preempt the rumored retirement of the “classic” iPod, perhaps…

The confirmation marks the end of Microsoft’s range of Zune devices that failed to prove popular against Apple’s rival iPod offerings. Microsoft killed off its Zune originals devices earlier this year, marking the beginning of the end. The company urged consumers to purchase a Windows Phone 7 device for the Zune experience. “See how Windows Phone isn’t just a phone,it’s also a great Zune music and video player!”, said the final part of Microsoft’s message confirming the axe. A learn more button at the bottom of the page pushed users to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 site.

Microsoft confirms Zune HD death, “we will no longer be producing Zune players” | WinRumors

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