James Clark

With Microsoft’s latest version of Windows, Vista, on the horizon there is hesitation in purchasing both a new computer and a new copy of Windows XP.

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For those curious, Microsoft’s Zune player will debut at $299 for their 30 gigabyte model. It is supposed to come in 3 colors and have a screen that is larger than the iPod’s.

The real test will be ease of use.

Those of you with an iPod can recognize Apple’s brilliance in design and simplicity. Not only do they give you a media player that is sleek and low profile, they give you a device that works.

Microsoft has announced what some are calling the “iPod killer”. Zune, the brand for the device, the software accompanying it, and the service for aquiring, sharing and discovery of multimedia, will focus on connected entertainment. The devices will have WiFi capabilities and, like the iPod, is drive based.

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