Baalzamon said:
Well, I'd say it was more a lack of money that led to its inevitable "failure." People want lots of apps, whether or not they cost money, they want apps for their electronic devices. When it seems like every month or two, Microsoft just randomly releases 1 or 2 new apps for the zune hd, I think one person working part time could make all of the apps that come out for the device. I mean, the device has the ability to be a beast, and the 32 gb is $100 cheaper than the similar sized 32 gb ipod touch...$100!!! I really do think if they could even boast that there are hundreds of apps, or just over 1000 apps or something, it would have sold a lot better, as I've heard on numerous occasions the complaint that there are no apps, and people would gladly pay $100 more for the ipod so they can get the apps.
Also thought I'd ask, does anybody know the validity to the zune apps that you can download off of random websites that people made, but Microsoft decides they don't want the people to release the apps in their stores. |
I am not sure of the overall budget regarding apps but from a promotion point of view I read a couple years back that they employed Crispin Porter & Bogusky to advertise the Zune. That name may not mean much to you but in the advertising world that means major bucks. I think it was to the "tune" - no pun intended - of $300m. I don't live in the US and never quite followed up on the outcome.
I am sure the money spent on the zune will be revealed soon enough.
As for the rest of what you said you are probably right.
