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So here's us, on the raggedy edge.
Sun went down / lookin' like the eye of god / behind icy mist / and stark bare trees — Bruce Cockburn, How I Spent My Fall Vacation |
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Microsoft is finally announcing the long anticipated Zune media player
Zune marks the latest in a long line of iPod killers. I’m reminded of a funny story for a year ago or so on Wired about how popular iPods were on Microsoft’s campus, and the brass’ attempts to squelch it.
On the good side of things, I wrote this a long time ago and Microsoft seems to have finally figured out one thing:
some better news on the codec front: the Zune supports h.264, MP3, AAC and WMA
That thing is simple: if you can’t play my iTunes library, I’m not buying you.
Zune still won’t be able to play tunes purchased at the ITunes Music Store but that’s a different story and would require a licencing deal with Apple.
Oh? That next toy I talked about? A new generation two iPod Shuffle. Why? Because it’s small, perfect for exercise, and includes a built in belt clip all for the low low price of only $89. Mostly, though, because it’s compatible with all my music.
Sorry, Sony, but I want my AAC.
Posted by skooter at 11:13 AM
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