Zune

Twenty years ago, Zune was launched in the United States, aspart of a hardware and software entertainment vision from Microsoft.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, looks back on thestory of Zune which was Microsoft's ambitious entry into the portable media player market. Peter explores how the device sought to challenge the competition with distinctive hardware and innovative social. This episode reflects on a personal connection to the Zune, the creation of Zunepedia and why Microsoft's music player remains a memorable part of technology history.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

CESPage.com Zune - cespage.com/zune

Windows Central - Relive the history of Zune with thisunofficial digital coffee table book windowscentral.com/relive-history-zune-unofficial-digital-coffee-table-book

The Digital Lifestyle Show #820 – Zune Remembered - thedigitallifestyle.com/w/2021/09/the-digital-lifestyle-show-820-zune-remembered

All Over the Map: How – and why – did Microsoft ‘Name That Zune?’- mynorthwest.com/history/all-over-the-map-how-and-why-did-microsoft-name-the-zune/3189496

The Entire History of the Zune - youtube.com/watch?v=cj2seR-9NagRoguePlanetoid Podcast - Zunepedia - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-eight

Zunepedia – zunepedia.com

RoguePlanetoid Podcast – Windows Phone - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-forty-one

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson