Wired News looks at why the Microsoft’s ZUNE launch is very bad news for Napster and other "Play For Sure" download partners:
"…I don’t think Microsoft stands a chance against Apple’s iTunes/iPod combo, in the short term, anyway. But the Zune ecosystem will blow away Microsoft’s own PlaysForSure partners, mainly due to seamless device compatibility and branding dollars."
"Given how little traction PlaysForSure products have in the marketplace, this won’t be a disaster for consumers. But these PlaysForSure partners, soon to be competing with the mothership, will scramble to survive. Among other things, look for an ownership change at Napster, probably sooner rather than later." (WIRED NEWS)
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"…I don’t think Microsoft stands a chance against Apple’s iTunes/iPod combo, in the short term, anyway. But the Zune ecosystem will blow away Microsoft’s own PlaysForSure partners, mainly due to seamless device compatibility and branding dollars."
"Given how little traction PlaysForSure products have in the marketplace, this won’t be a disaster for consumers. But these PlaysForSure partners, soon to be competing with the mothership, will scramble to survive. Among other things, look for an ownership change at Napster, probably sooner rather than later." (WIRED NEWS)
