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Zephik
11-15-2008, 06:07 AM
From the Microsoft Zune homepage...


Zune 120GB = $150
Zune 80GB = $130


Uhm... what? Seriously?

Has the 80GB Zune been discontinued or something? At least that would explain why you can't find the 80GB version on newegg. And it would sure explain THIS (http://www.amazon.com/Zune-Digital-Media-Player-Black/dp/B000WG6XW6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1226743319&sr=1-2). Well, no it wouldn't, not really anyways. That is kind of ****ed up, especially given all the reviews. I am so confused? What the heck is going on here?

It would make sense to me that for people who don't want to fork out 250 dollars for the maxed out version, that they would offer the lesser version for a more affordable deal. Apparently not. It must be discontinued or something, I just don't see how this could be otherwise. Anyone want to shed some light on this situation?

Also I just realized something. The 120 version comes with standard earbuds instead of premium in-ear headphones? Is that correct?? :/

LiTHiUM0XiD3
11-15-2008, 06:13 AM
why would anyone want a media device packed with DRM anyways?

Zephik
11-15-2008, 06:28 AM
why would anyone want a media device packed with DRM anyways?

Thats only through the Zune Marketplace I believe, but they also offer DRM free as well. I've heard that microsoft dropped the DRM for over one third of their tracks from the Zune Marketplace.

No different from an iPod in any case, at least thats what I've come to understand about it.

progbuddy
11-15-2008, 11:19 AM
Thats only through the Zune Marketplace I believe, but they also offer DRM free as well. I've heard that microsoft dropped the DRM for over one third of their tracks from the Zune Marketplace.

No different from an iPod in any case, at least thats what I've come to understand about it.

I havent seen DRM in a long time. They still sell the Zune 80 on www.zune.net...