Microsoft unveils its new challenger to Apple’s iPod, the Zune digital media player. At its launch, the Zune will come in three colors: white, black and brown. The device will contain 30GB of storage available for music, photos or video; wireless technology; and a built-in FM tuner. \r\n\r\n
The Zune will allow users to create mobile social networks and stream music to nearby friends or strangers across the Wireless Zune-to-Zune network.
The Zune will come with a 3-inch screen that will show off music, pictures and video. Users will be able to customize the screen with with personal pictures or themes.
This white Zune shows how the device will work with on-screen menus.
Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.
