Microsoft has finally seen the light with the zune

Is the MP3 player dead? Microsoft quietly kills off its Zune range - as iPod takes a back seat


In some of the least surprising news to hit the world of technology this year, Microsoft quietly killed off its unpopular Zune music player - at least the physical models.

The brand will 'live on' in Windows Phones, which Microsoft hopes will 'replace' the standalone players. In a final, cruel flourish, Microsoft revealed that orders already placed for Zune MP3 players 'will be fulfilled.'

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My feeling is that Zune was yet another grossly overpriced Microsoft offering.

Aside from the fact that every phone on the market (even $10 prepaid ones) can store and play .mp3 files using a microSD/SDHC card, the Zune did not offer any advantages over a generic .mp3 player selling for 70% - 80% less.