The Battle royal has begun with the Zune enjoying first day sunshine in the market. As it is launched the other discussion that will hot up is its comparison with iPod.
Off course we were ready for reviews now when it has hit the market but the first day sale suggest no blazing sale for Zune but a slow and sluggish start.
With it Microsoft has entered the MP3 market and now will look up to eating some share of the 75 % market share of Apple in this segment.
One thing Microsoft should be credited for is its 30 GB entry level MP3 as it has certainly raised the bar for future entries.
Microsoft is still itself apprehensive about Zune and says it is only the first generation and there are lots of improvements that need to be done if they are to challenge iPod.
IDC analyst Danielle Levitas said, ‘Apple will not feel any bit of discomfort from Zune, certainly this holiday season and a good part of next year”. Microsoft itself feels that it investments in Zune will take at least a year to bear fruits.
Meanwhile this $249 worth of MP3 (Apple’s iPod with same configuration also sells for same price) has got criticized for basically it poor color selection for models and for being too bulky. One more aspect that is being criticized is the songs and tunes download features (Zune Marketplace) which the critics are saying is too complicated.
But here we should remember that we have been using iTunes and Microsoft is now introducing a new feature and it will take time for people to adjust and understand all its features.
The other thing that is difficult to swallow is that this Zune does not have playforsure feature which is a mystery as Microsoft has its copyright protection
The battle has just begin and war is certainly not over we are likely to hear more from the supporters of Zune and iPod in the days to come.
Via: NewsYahoo
