Comments on: GameStop to Drop “DoorStop”, er Zune http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708 Independent Tech News and Product Reviews from former VP and head of CNET.com and Longtime Computer Shopper Columnist, Alice Hill author of the popular "Hard Edge" column. Originally named AliceandBill.com. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:29:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: John http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-816680 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:16:04 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-816680 The big issue now is we're stuck with I-crap interfaces being the only 'standard' for cars, as 1 example. So if you want to have your radio interface directly with an MP3 player, a piece of I-Crap is your only choice. There really should be an ISO standard interface for all MP3 players, so 1 common interface can work for all. I guess I'm just dreaming.... The big issue now is we’re stuck with I-crap interfaces being the only ’standard’ for cars, as 1 example. So if you want to have your radio interface directly with an MP3 player, a piece of I-Crap is your only choice. There really should be an ISO standard interface for all MP3 players, so 1 common interface can work for all. I guess I’m just dreaming….

]]> by: HW http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-810754 Tue, 27 May 2008 03:10:02 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-810754 Both Zune and IPod is very expensive. I remember the time when I bought the Moto Razr for 200 bucks. Now no one wants this phone even if you give them for free. Both Zune and IPod is very expensive. I remember the time when I bought the Moto Razr for 200 bucks. Now no one wants this phone even if you give them for free.

]]> by: Micro$ux Blows Chunks! http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-810337 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:04:22 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-810337 Hey Stromboldt - I wouldn't be proud of the "fact" that "It’s a far better product than the Ipod." Big deal, so is a cheap $30 MP3 player!!!! There are far better and cheaper (hardware) solutions than products from either of these money-grubbing, "us or else" companies.... Idiots like you who buy products from either company just encourage these two bullies to continue their overbearing ways.... Bend over, you mindless sheep!!! BAAAAA - BAAAAA- BAAA, sniff my butt!!!!! Hey Stromboldt -

I wouldn’t be proud of the “fact” that “It’s a far better product than the Ipod.” Big deal, so is a cheap $30 MP3 player!!!!

There are far better and cheaper (hardware) solutions than products from either of these money-grubbing, “us or else” companies….

Idiots like you who buy products from either company just encourage these two bullies to continue their overbearing ways….

Bend over, you mindless sheep!!!

BAAAAA - BAAAAA- BAAA, sniff my butt!!!!!

]]> by: Stromboldt http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-805775 Sun, 25 May 2008 22:52:17 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-805775 I have a Zune and have NO problems with it. It's a far better product than the Ipod. The only thing going against it is the base of loyal Apple fans who seem to feel they must dis Microsoft and their products at every chance the get... Zune isn't going anywhere and I'm looking forward to their 3rd generation introduction of this device. I have a Zune and have NO problems with it. It’s a far better product than the Ipod. The only thing going against it is the base of loyal Apple fans who seem to feel they must dis Microsoft and their products at every chance the get…

Zune isn’t going anywhere and I’m looking forward to their 3rd generation introduction of this device.

]]> by: Mico$ux Blows Chunks! http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-799093 Sat, 24 May 2008 07:36:41 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-799093 Well, the public has spoken... A hardware version of Windows ME... For once, I am almost at a loss for words, the masses have voted (a definitive NOT in this case) with their wallets and not their blind faith in M$ and cast this piece of crap into the scrap heap, where it belongs, along with the software from this atrocious company!!! Just when you were about to lose faith in your fellow man's intelligence, they come through & give you a glimmer of hope!!!! I am truly "shocked & awed"!!!! Well, the public has spoken… A hardware version of Windows ME… For once, I am almost at a loss for words, the masses have voted (a definitive NOT in this case) with their wallets and not their blind faith in M$ and cast this piece of crap into the scrap heap, where it belongs, along with the software from this atrocious company!!!

Just when you were about to lose faith in your fellow man’s intelligence, they come through & give you a glimmer of hope!!!!

I am truly “shocked & awed”!!!!

]]> by: GameStop to Drop “DoorStop”, er Zune - RealTechNews | Zune http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-798515 Sat, 24 May 2008 02:44:52 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/5708#comment-798515 [...] GameStop to Drop “DoorStop”, er ZuneRealTechNews, CA - 15 minutes agoBy Michael Santo It’s no secret that Zune sales are a fraction of those of the iPod, and GameStop has seen enough. In its earnings call on Thursday, … [...] […] GameStop to Drop “DoorStop”, er ZuneRealTechNews, CA - 15 minutes agoBy Michael Santo It’s no secret that Zune sales are a fraction of those of the iPod, and GameStop has seen enough. In its earnings call on Thursday, … […]

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