Microsoft’s Zune finally shipped, and everyone agrees: It’s nice but definitely no “iPod killer.” But it could be. And should be. I’ll tell you how in a minute. In my column “Why Microsoft’s Zune ...

Microsoft’s new Zune HD is an innovative media player, but the obvious question remains: Has Microsoft finally matched or even surpassed Apple’s iPod/iTunes juggernaut? What is it? The Zune HD comes ...

Physically, the Zune lacks the iPod's jewelry-like qualities: no slick chrome back, no incredibly cool touch-sensitive scrollwheel, slightly bigger, much boxier. While the Zune imitates the iPod's ...

In light of the Zune update that brings a few very interesting features, the choice between an iPod and a Zune is not so clear-cut. Do you go with the one that has iTunes Store support and more ...

Microsoft has been the dominant force in computer software for so long, so it’s had a really hard time with Apple’s supremacy in the digital music space. Microsoft first tried to go after the ...

"This is not a six-month initiative, where somehow in six months we will have captured the marketplace," Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach said Thursday. "This will be ...

The Zune is positioned directly opposite the 30GB iPod, offering the same capacity and $249 suggested retail price. However, the Zune is only available in that 30GB capacity, leaving it rather ...

In a technological tale of two cities, Microsoft reported quarterly sales of its Zune media player fell by 54 percent as demand for Apple’s dominant iPod rose by 3 percent. The $100 million drop in ...

As surprising as it may sounds, ABIResearch’s latest poll says 58% of current iPod users said they were “somewhat likely” or “extremely likely” to pick a Zune player over any other player? WTF? We ...

Microsoft’s Zune HD offers some useful and unusual features that make it compelling — for some users. But it’s still not nearly as powerful as its competition from Apple. Microsoft’s new Zune HD is an ...