Microsoft confirms that Zune HD is not quite dead yet - Hot hardware

So wait. The Zune HD is not dead? Hmm. After hearing that Microsoft a transition from the Zune HD hardware and focusing more on software, it seemed easy to assume that the Zune as a self-contained equipment icon was dead. But it is not quite take the case again. Microsoft is quite obvious that Windows Phone 7 would be their focal point this year, and aspects of the integration of media took to Zune somewhat.

But now, DaveMac-MS - development manager of affairs for the Zune hardware - is something a little different. He claims that he is still the title I have just mentioned, which would not be possible if the Zune was dead. He was quick to note that at Microsoft, nobody has officially given any information on the future of the Zune hardware, and to treat anything you hear as the rumor for now. Here is its headline quote, that:

"Here's what you should knowledge - all consumer electronic products have a life and the Zune HD is old 18mo." We have been completely clear about Zune hardware this year as WP7 phones, and we continue to sell and support fully the Zune HD product line. And as I promised - we continue to bring new apps and games to the platform. Most of those who are in the works, I promise. »

It is just interesting reading. On the one hand, it helps convince readers that the Zune is not "dead". But on the other hand, it sort of Zune advice is on the way to, or at least that Microsoft evaluates this option. There is no doubt that the Zune simply never managed to best the iPod at his own game. He never close. Continue to support a product that the public has clearly ranked second best is something that Microsoft will have to decide for themselves, but even if the Zune was found "alive" for the moment, we doubt that it will stay healthy too long.

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