This would be laughable
Microsoft to launch iPod rival by Christmas: sources | Reuters.com — We saw this coming a mile away. Better than iPOD? That’s not the key. The key is to be “hotter” and “cooler” than iPOD. No easy chore. Microsoft is not up to this challenge. Go for the portable gaming device, not this!
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Microsoft will start selling a wireless digital music and video player to compete with Apple’s iPod by Christmas, sources close to the matter said on Wednesday.
The new player, which Microsoft Corp. has been touting to record companies in the last few weeks, will let users download music and videos over the air, according to one source, a feature which would give it an edge over the iPod.
Microsoft Corp. has also been showing a new media software, developing an application akin to Apple Computer Inc.’s iPod/iTunes integrated ecosystem, according to another source.
Record companies are expected to be receiving prototypes to test in the coming weeks, said the first source. The sources said Microsoft will be throwing significant marketing dollars behind the launch.
“it will still flop for one reason or another” – that’s the solid Dvorak reasoning we’ve all come to know and love.
Given your track record at predicting things I’m thinking it might be time to load up on msft.
Do that, paul. It’s running solidly 30% lower than the last time I owned it.
Everyone seems to agree that Microsoft has made quality hardware in the past…
Correct me if I’m wrong, but Microsoft outsources all hardware manufacturing and has little to do with the actual design process. The mice, keyboards, etc., are all just Microsoft branded… not actually Microsoft.
Xbox production is owned by MS, but thats the notable exception.