Software maker faces uphill climb in closing the gap on Apple’s iPod.
Microsoft Corp. said Friday it plans to release a new music and entertainment player and accompanying software under the “Zune” brand this year, in a belated attempt to challenge the dominance of Apple Computer Inc.’s iPod player.
Microsoft confirmed the plans for an entertainment device and software in a statement after touting those products to record companies in recent months.
The world’s largest software maker faces an uphill climb in closing the gap on Apple’s iPod media player and iTunes Music Store, the runaway leaders in their respective areas.
i dont know why even try to call it “competiton” with the iPod. I know for a fact that both phillips and creative have devices that are far supieror to the iPod but no one cares.