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Remember the Zune? Most people write it off as just another failed MP3 player, but it was so much more. Microsoft was onto something; the UI, the Zune Pass, the social sharing features - it was ahead of its time. Sadly, it never got the recognition it deserved and faded into obscurity. If only they had persisted a bit longer, we might've seen a real contender to the iPod throne. Pour one out for the Zune folks, it was the underdog that should’ve had its day.
Submitted 9 months, 4 weeks ago by TechieNostalgic
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The Zune's failure was really a matter of bad timing and marketing. MS actually was pioneering tech that set groundwork for others, like wireless syncing and that gorgeous UI. One could argue it helped shape future mobile UI philosophies. It was a golden example of good tech that didn't align with consumer expectations at the right moment.
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The Zune Pass was such a sweet deal. Unlimited downloads and you could keep 10 songs a month! Even now, no streaming service lets you do that. Zune's platform felt personal, a digital music collection that actually felt like it was yours. RIP Zune.
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Totally with you on this. I was a die-hard Zune user, and I still believe the Zune HD's OLED screen and slick design was years ahead. People were just too caught up with Apple's marketing to see what a gem Zune was. Oh, what could have been...