Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Microsoft, Pink, Turtle, Pure, Smartphone | Themes: Smartphones
Now that that pesky Zune HD has finally launched, it's time to think Pink, everyone.
When the Zune HD was but a rumor on the world wide web, many bloggers wondered if this new-fangled device from Microsoft could be Redmond's answer to the iPhone. More details emerged over time and while the Zune HD was impressive, it was not a cell phone, which disappointed many.
Now that the Zune HD is sitting on retail shelves, it's about time we revisit the Microsoft cell phone rumors; and like clockwork, recent reports have given the whole thing a refresh, with the latest saying that project Pink is a Microsoft-branded cell phone.
Originally thought to be a mobile phone service in development at Microsoft, CNBC's Jim Goldman earlier this year cited "good sources" who said Pink would be combine with the Zune and the technology Microsoft acquired along with Sidekick manufacturer, Danger. Now reports say there could be two phones, codenamed Turtle and Pure.
Sources say Microsoft will debut this phone at CES in January. This seems like a good time to reiterate our previous point: If they just stuck a phone on the Zune HD (and you know, released it outside the U.S.), we'd be all over that.
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sounds cool
I'm glad that there are even iPod lovers who really like the zuneHD
just stick a gps native receiver in there to work with any mapping software and Not by triangulation (out of data=out of luck) and please do not lock it to a specific carrier and I will be all over it; and BTW it should have a user-replaceable battery, as these things tend to drain them a lot...
Sounds like the strategy 3dfx pioneered before they destroyed themselves.
I don't think a Microsoft branded phone could compete in this market place...they would have an amazingly difficult uphill battle.
I wonder if they'll put a ring on the phone like on the xbox.
I don't think a Microsoft branded phone could compete in this market place...they would have an amazingly difficult uphill battle.
So in other words, dont compete because it might be difficult?...hmm...
Sounds cool. If it's viable and not the usual Microsoft BS, I'll get one. They seem to have broken the curve of their usual drab somewhat with Windows 7 and the Zune HD. Let's see if they care to continue the trend.
I don't think a Microsoft branded phone could compete in this market place...they would have an amazingly difficult uphill battle.
Isn't all of life like that? Guess you should just quit life right now then. "They will have a hard time so they should stop!!!" Is that what you do in real life, just quit when any obstacle gets in your way?
I might actually consider buying a Zune HD if it could make phone calls. The iPhone isn't the best media player but I'd rather have a phone and an iPod in one then carrying around multiple devices.
Where did he say that?
Where did he say that?
How do you not see that? Granted it wasnt in those exact words, but the message was clear, unless he meant something totally different than what he typed up, either way its opinion so, its neither wrong nor right...
Nope it wasnt in those exact words and his message was clear: it would be difficult to compete, not that they shouldn't bother because it would be difficult.
The phone could have a built in transporter...but with out a good app base it wont go anywhere.
They got the built in ad supported apps for now. Once microsoft sets up the marketplace im sure the zune HD and a phone if they make one will be flooded with apps. .Net support would go a long way tword that especially if they can get silverlight to work with it.