Comments on: Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/ Startup and Technology News Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:49:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1737491 Michael Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:34:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1737491 I don't really care about the ad. It's nice though. I'm still getting a Zune 2.0. Obviously you iNerds really don't see the glass-is-full do you? There's a bazillion things the Zune has going for it, than the lousy iPod Classics. I don’t really care about the ad. It’s nice though.

I’m still getting a Zune 2.0.

Obviously you iNerds really don’t see the glass-is-full do you? There’s a bazillion things the Zune has going for it, than the lousy iPod Classics.

]]> By: scoobiewu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1736484 scoobiewu Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:44:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1736484 yes yes yes to KEXP. did you know the back of the player says "hello from seattle" also? it's cute :o) the commercial certainly points out a feature that ipods don't have: FM tuner. and if you live around seattle, you value tuning into KEXP as much as listening to MP3s. yes yes yes to KEXP. did you know the back of the player says “hello from seattle” also? it’s cute :o)

the commercial certainly points out a feature that ipods don’t have: FM tuner. and if you live around seattle, you value tuning into KEXP as much as listening to MP3s.

]]> By: Fabs http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1736252 Fabs Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:20:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1736252 What a waste of money... What a waste of money…

]]> By: aaron http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1731496 aaron Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:20:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1731496 how much is apple paying you mac fanboys to post all the hate? seriously, if steve jobs dropped his trousers and called his dick the "i-dong", you guys would be lining up to suck it down to the last drop. how much is apple paying you mac fanboys to post all the hate? seriously, if steve jobs dropped his trousers and called his dick the “i-dong”, you guys would be lining up to suck it down to the last drop.

]]> By: Jared http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1729045 Jared Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:43:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1729045 I liked it. It's interesting to look at. And hey, at least they're not yammering on and on about features and squirting. Microsoft is attempting to be creative. I'm down with that. I liked it. It’s interesting to look at. And hey, at least they’re not yammering on and on about features and squirting.

Microsoft is attempting to be creative. I’m down with that.

]]> By: The Postmodern Anarchist http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726828 The Postmodern Anarchist Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:28:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726828 I think giving away free psychedlics with the Zune is a great marketing maneuver. I think giving away free psychedlics with the Zune is a great marketing maneuver.

]]> By: The Postmodern Anarchist: Videos for a Different World http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726824 The Postmodern Anarchist: Videos for a Different World Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:26:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726824 <strong>Zune: Now With Free Psychedelics...</strong> giving away free drugs with your zune purchase is the smartest marketing manuever microsoft ever made. via techcrunch... Zune: Now With Free Psychedelics…

giving away free drugs with your zune purchase is the smartest marketing manuever microsoft ever made. via techcrunch…

]]> By: Trent N. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726804 Trent N. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:54:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726804 Great commercial. Does it represent what the Zune does? Of course not. People "in the know" are still more likely to buy an iPod. Great commercial. Does it represent what the Zune does? Of course not. People “in the know” are still more likely to buy an iPod.

]]> By: Kylie B. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726773 Kylie B. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:24:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726773 The chick did nothing for me in that ad, was hoping for younger/cuter but I do plan on buying one of each of the new Zune's. Zune Pass subscription is the future I think. The chick did nothing for me in that ad, was hoping for younger/cuter but I do plan on buying one of each of the new Zune’s.

Zune Pass subscription is the future I think.

]]> By: Jurado http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726559 Jurado Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:08:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1726559 Worm Hole and only a Worm Hole..... Worm Hole and only a Worm Hole…..

]]> By: Fresh Blogger Templates http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725967 Fresh Blogger Templates Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:16:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725967 Why would I want to buy a Zune based off of that commercial? For all the money that is sunk into marketing a product, it is pretty embarrassing that is the most 'creative and hip' commercial Microsoft came up with for the Zune Why would I want to buy a Zune based off of that commercial? For all the money that is sunk into marketing a product, it is pretty embarrassing that is the most ‘creative and hip’ commercial Microsoft came up with for the Zune

]]> By: Chris B. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725826 Chris B. Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:47:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725826 The ad itself gets a huge plus from me since it ends with tuning to the KEXP station in Seattle (90.3 FM)!!! Now, forget the ad ... I've played with the new Zune and it truly does rock. I am going to buy a couple (different sizes) since iPod has left me wanting more, since it launched. There has been absolutely no innovation in iPods interface or features. Oh, and Zune gives me the radio back, baby!! Cheers. The ad itself gets a huge plus from me since it ends with tuning to the KEXP station in Seattle (90.3 FM)!!!

Now, forget the ad … I’ve played with the new Zune and it truly does rock. I am going to buy a couple (different sizes) since iPod has left me wanting more, since it launched. There has been absolutely no innovation in iPods interface or features. Oh, and Zune gives me the radio back, baby!!

Cheers.

]]> By: Charles White - Dallas, Texas http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725805 Charles White - Dallas, Texas Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:35:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725805 Hey, the commercial is kind of lame but then so are the Apple commercials IMHO. But the web site is VERY creative regardless of whether it portrays the correct message "BUY A ZUNE". To me, commercials have no influence on me other than a product notification. I am going to do my research before I buy it anyway. I have the first model Zune and I have an iPod and I really do like the menu interface better than the iPod for one simple reason "CLICKS". I can left click right click, down click, up click and know where I am at without having to look at the screen. Plain and simple. Can you close your eyes and navigate an iPod? Maybe, but not with confidence. I do not think the issue is whether one product is better than the other. They are both competent in what they set out to accomplish. I get the sense from everyones comments that this is just a pissing contest over which company you like better. To be perfectly honest, who gives a sh*t? Just buy the one you want and shut the f*ck up. end of story. Oh yeah, I have an iPhone so it is irrelevant whether I use my Zune or my iPod. I just wanted to throw my two cents in... Hey, the commercial is kind of lame but then so are the Apple commercials IMHO. But the web site is VERY creative regardless of whether it portrays the correct message “BUY A ZUNE”. To me, commercials have no influence on me other than a product notification. I am going to do my research before I buy it anyway.

I have the first model Zune and I have an iPod and I really do like the menu interface better than the iPod for one simple reason “CLICKS”. I can left click right click, down click, up click and know where I am at without having to look at the screen. Plain and simple. Can you close your eyes and navigate an iPod? Maybe, but not with confidence.

I do not think the issue is whether one product is better than the other. They are both competent in what they set out to accomplish. I get the sense from everyones comments that this is just a pissing contest over which company you like better. To be perfectly honest, who gives a sh*t? Just buy the one you want and shut the f*ck up. end of story.

Oh yeah, I have an iPhone so it is irrelevant whether I use my Zune or my iPod. I just wanted to throw my two cents in…

]]> By: Windows Vista News http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725699 Windows Vista News Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:15:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725699 <strong>Comment on Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? by Jon...</strong> There is an interesting post over at www.techcrunch.com... Comment on Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? by Jon…

There is an interesting post over at http://www.techcrunch.com...

]]> By: Jon http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725628 Jon Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:22:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725628 Nice to know that owning a Zune is tantamount to taking a hit of LSD... otherwise, why would you bother buying one? 1) you need to imagine other people around you with one to "squirt" music to 2) you need to imagine it working bug-free with Vista/XP 3) you need to imagine it's better then the iPod Come to think of it, this commercial actually makes a lot of sense, get people with lots of creativity to buy one, otherwise, the customer will be disappointed! I look forward to Zune 3 coming out and actually competing with iPod head-on, so far, they are taking baby steps in this marketplace... which they can do a heck of a lot better considering the resources at their disposal. Jon Nice to know that owning a Zune is tantamount to taking a hit of LSD… otherwise, why would you bother buying one?

1) you need to imagine other people around you with one to “squirt” music to
2) you need to imagine it working bug-free with Vista/XP
3) you need to imagine it’s better then the iPod

Come to think of it, this commercial actually makes a lot of sense, get people with lots of creativity to buy one, otherwise, the customer will be disappointed!

I look forward to Zune 3 coming out and actually competing with iPod head-on, so far, they are taking baby steps in this marketplace… which they can do a heck of a lot better considering the resources at their disposal.

Jon

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725418 Chris Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:28:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725418 Awesome commercial, but I guarantee the girl in it owns an IPOD if you catch my drift. Awesome commercial, but I guarantee the girl in it owns an IPOD if you catch my drift.

]]> By: Windows Vista News http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725304 Windows Vista News Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:15:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725304 <strong>Comment on Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? by wasker...</strong> Did you see the post at www.techcrunch.com... Comment on Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? by wasker…

Did you see the post at http://www.techcrunch.com...

]]> By: Petri Pokka http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725208 Petri Pokka Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:17:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725208 Yes, it's Aliesque, and yes, I like the ad, and yes, Zune is load of crap. Triple affirmative, good sirs! Yes, it’s Aliesque, and yes, I like the ad, and yes, Zune is load of crap.

Triple affirmative, good sirs!

]]> By: wasker http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725164 wasker Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:59:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725164 I agree with #52. I think, this Zune ad is brilliant. I won't be getting neither Zune nor iPod (I'm sold to SE Walkman), but the ad and promo site is very artistic and groovy. I agree with #52.

I think, this Zune ad is brilliant. I won’t be getting neither Zune nor iPod (I’m sold to SE Walkman), but the ad and promo site is very artistic and groovy.

]]> By: iProtestant http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725101 iProtestant Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:14:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725101 ...so 5 years ago. at least m$ managed to clone margot kidder. …so 5 years ago.

at least m$ managed to clone margot kidder.

]]> By: aray http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725069 aray Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:55:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725069 i love the ad, and why does every ms post always get a few apple fan boys asking the poster how much they were paid? childish i love the ad, and why does every ms post always get a few apple fan boys asking the poster how much they were paid? childish

]]> By: Nathan S Neely http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725053 Nathan S Neely Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:47:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1725053 I'm not a Mac/Apple guy at all, but that commercial pretty much put the nail in the coffin on my choice of which to buy. Microsoft is loosing it in my opinion. In fact they should provide some drug education for their employees and encourage them to stay of the crack or whatever it was they were taking when they created that ad. I’m not a Mac/Apple guy at all, but that commercial pretty much put the nail in the coffin on my choice of which to buy.

Microsoft is loosing it in my opinion. In fact they should provide some drug education for their employees and encourage them to stay of the crack or whatever it was they were taking when they created that ad.

]]> By: tommy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1724865 tommy Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:43:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1724865 lame as shit. alice in Metooland. but it'll look cool on my big ass table computer. lame as shit. alice in Metooland. but it’ll look cool on my big ass table computer.

]]> By: Hyjak http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1724767 Hyjak Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:39:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1724767 People dog the Zune like its a bad product, i had a Zune and loved it. The only real reason i have heard from people that dog it is that the marketplace isnt as good as itunes. You dont have to use the Zune marketplace to get your music fix so why put down the hardware? As for the ad it has the same problem as the originals, it doesnt tell you its an portable media player. They need to stop trying to be hip. People dog the Zune like its a bad product, i had a Zune and loved it. The only real reason i have heard from people that dog it is that the marketplace isnt as good as itunes. You dont have to use the Zune marketplace to get your music fix so why put down the hardware?

As for the ad it has the same problem as the originals, it doesnt tell you its an portable media player. They need to stop trying to be hip.

]]> By: Windows Vista News http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1724686 Windows Vista News Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:45:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/02/microsofts-latest-zune-pitch-what-do-you-think/#comment-1724686 <strong>Comment on Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? by Tom...</strong> Did you see the post at www.techcrunch.com... Comment on Microsoft’s Latest Zune Pitch: What Do You Think? by Tom…

Did you see the post at http://www.techcrunch.com...

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