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Xbox 360: “I can has price drop?”
This will be the wind beneath the rumour mills. Both the Toys R US ad (pictured above) and the Wal-mart ad (below) clearly show the Xbox 360 getting a $50 price drop down to $349. If you’re holding off for the price drop, the alleged date for the price drop to take place is August 8th.
Zune 2 for the Holidays!
Artist’s rendition of Zune 2 via Zune Groove.
It looks like Microsoft is planning to update the Zune line in time for the holidays. After going to a Microsoft conference, Whiz Byte reports that a rep stated “That said, Zune follows the cycle of the consumer electronics cycle so you can expect an update later this year prior to the holiday season.” Three ways that Microsoft is planning to improve the Zune are through “device family” improvement (new mp3 players, styles, and prices), new features (podcasting, etc), and geographic marketing (expand internationally). So, keep your eyes peeled for the every popular Zune to be upgraded this Christmas. And no, that wasn’t sarcastic. Afterall, the Zune has sold over 1 million devices now, which is respectable for the mp3 player, so we can only expect the Zune 2 to do just as well.
Red Zune to launch June 10th
On June 10th, Microsoft will release the Zune in Red, or “Watermelon Red”. The Red Zune will retail at Target stores nationwide or online at Amazon for a price of $250. So if you’ve been waiting for this colour option before you jumped on the Zune band-wagon, June 10th is your chance to join the Zune party.
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft’s big announcement today? The Microsoft Surface: a high tech, touch interface computer. The Surface has a 30 inch screen, and Microsoft feels that this device will soon aid easier transactions through out society. For example, at a restaurant, you can order, pay (even with multiple credit cards), and calculate a tip via the surface. At home, you’re able to use the Surface for photo display, photo editing, and interactions with cell phones and media players. The Surface aims to make computing simpler, and more tactile, and connect users through natural hand gestures. With the hefty $10,000 price tag, the Surface is likely to be found only at restaurants, hotels, and casinos, but perhaps with future models, the price point will drop.
