September 16, 2009

Microsoft Announces New Zune to Rival Apple iPod

Microsoft Corp announced a slimmer, latest version of its Zune handheld music and video player. Microsoft, the software giant makes its latest attempt to compete with Apple Inc's ubiquitous iPod.

The touch-screen Zune HD, which features a radio receiver and wi-fi, is priced just below Apple's comparable iPod Touch in the hopes of grabbing market share as the U.S. holiday shopping season nears. The device, which goes on sale in the market soon. source