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Microsoft chopping Zune prices
news.cnet.com - 11/18/2008
Microsoft chopping Zune prices
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With the economy tanking and the holidays looming, Microsoft is hoping to salvage some Zune sales by chopping prices. (Credit: Microsoft) The software maker plans to announce on Wednesday a price cut for its flash-based models. The 4GB version will drop to $99, the 8GB model will drop ...

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Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone? - Tech Check with Jim Goldman
cnbc.com - 11/26/2008
Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone? - Tech Check with Jim Goldman
— cnbc.com — I'm hearing from a good source that Microsoft is ready to give a major facelift to the company's Zune music player that could mean its evolution into a new smart phone from the company. My source says that the new device falls under the codename ... (more) Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone?  ...

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Zune 3.1: Update Your Zune!
zuneinsider.com - 11/18/2008
Zune 3.1: Update Your Zune!
— zuneinsider.com — The team has been doing a little extra work heading into the holiday season; in fact this week is a busy one. You are going to see some pretty cool things coming for Zune that we thinks you'll enjoy…Aside from the sweet Common commercial ... (more) Zune 3.1: Update Your Zune!

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zuneinsider.com - 11/18/2008
Price Moves for Zune 3.0
— zuneinsider.com — Just in time for the holidays: a flash-based device and accessory price cut for the US and Canada. You may have seen some chatter last week about lower priced devices at certain retailers, well we are happy to “officially” announce that ... (more) Price Moves for Zune 3.0

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Flash Zunes Get Cheaper Tomorrow [Zune]
Gizmodo — Following up Zune 3.1 and this new TV spot, Microsoft's going to announce price cuts across the board for its flash Zunes tomorrow. Not drastic or desperate, but nice, solid drops: The 4GB model will fall to $100, 8GB will go for $140 ($10 off) and 16GB for $180, down from $200, making them all cheaper than the equivalent iPod nano capacities ('cept on Amazon). Perfect if you don't like sharp corners. [Cnet] ...

Microsoft to cut prices on the Zune starting tomorrow
Gadgetell — ... for a week when Future Shop sold the 8GB player for $82.  In case you missed out on that offer, then you will be happy to know that these price cuts are also affecting Canadian Zunes come this Friday.  For us Americans, the price cut will take place tomorrow.  Will this price cut make it a happy holidays for Microsoft?  Adam Sohn, Zune marketing director, said the price cut will “ensure hopefully we have a good holiday season.“ Via [cnet] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for ...

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