Microsoft is preparing to release its wireless competitor (Zune) to Apple’s wildly popular Ipod and; a Zune Marketplace for downloads of music and other materials. Available in three colors (black, white, & brown), analysts are doubtful that the new device will erode Ipod’s popularity among the masses.
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Apple unveiled their new Ipods today (including a smaller version of the Shuffle) that will have popular video games like PacMan and Tetris. A new 80 gigabyte Ipod will retail for about $350. Also, the Itunes store will begin selling movies from Disney, MiraMax, Touchstone, and Pixar in time for the release of a new I-TV device that will go on sale in 2007.
The new I-TV will retail for about $300 and will incorporate all of the popular functions of the IPod. Read more about this at CNN.com here.
While news in technology has been fairly light for the past several weeks, Apple “cranks” things up by hinting of possible movie downloads for their extremely popular IPod. The rumor has gained traction with the media as many tech reports received invitations to a September 12th press event with the moniker “It’s Showtime” on the cover.
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