Microsoft dropping Zune prices to edge iPod (flag)

www.electronista.com — Just two months after introducing its third-generation Zune platform, Microsoft is already dropping prices on its flash-based models to improve their competitiveness, the company's Zune marketing director Adam Sohn has confirmed in an interview on Tu...

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Microsoft Zune prices dropping just in time for the holidays
CrunchGear — Microsoft introduced the third generation Zune two months ago and rolled out the 3.1 update today, but electronista has just confirmed that the Zune is dropping in price. How much you ask? The 4GB is getting the biggest drop and will end up with a new MSRP of $99 while the 8GB will now sell for $139. The large-ish 16GB flavor is dropping by $20 to $179. All these prices should go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, as the iPod vs Zune wars heat back up. The 4GB Zune is tempting now.

Microsoft Zune Price Drop On 4GB, 8GB, 16GB Models
Gadgetreview — According to reports, Microsoft is dropping the price of their Zune portable media player just in time for the holidays: 4GB Zune $99 (reduced $30), 8GB $139 (reduced $10), and the 16GB $179 (reduced $20). These prices should go into effect tomorrow, Nov 19. Sure does make the 4GB mighty tempting especially as a stocking stuffer. [Electronista] ...

Microsoft to reduce Zune price
Coolest Gadgets — ... going to kill the device anytime soon but they hope to boost its sales figures by slashing prices on the flash-based models. The 4GB Zune will now retail for $99 after getting a $30 discount, while Zune 8GB players get a $10 cut (what a miser!) and the 16GB player gets a $20 discount to $179. These price cuts will take effect from tomorrow onwards for Americans, while those living in Canada will have to wait until Friday. Will these new prices move you to get a Zune? Source: Electronista ...

Microsoft reduz preços do Zune; lança update 3.1 e veicula novo comercial
MacMagazine — Dois meses depois de lançar a 3ª geração do Zune, a Microsoft disponibilizou ainda ontem sua versão 3.1 e confirmou uma redução nos preços dos aparelhos. O modelo de 4GB é o que obteve o maior desconto: sairá por US$99 (antes, era US$119), enquanto o de 8GB passa a custar US$139 (de US$149). O maior de todos, com 16GB de capacidade, cai de US$199 para US$179. Alguns acessórios também receberam reajustes de preços. (...) (...) Continue lendo Microsoft reduz preços do Zune; lança update 3.1 e ...