Taking A Look At Microsoft’s Zune Media Player

This article was written on September 16, 2006 by CyberNet.

Zune iPod Comparison

Microsoft is really going after an iPod-dedicated market with the Zune but they are doing it in a good way. At first I didn’t think that Microsoft was going to be able to hold their own when it came to stacking up against Apple but the Zune specifics appear to be quite impressive.

It is going to have:

  • 30GB hard drive
  • Built-in FM tuner
  • 3.0-inch screen
  • 802.11 wireless

Zune Styles Everyone thought it was a sure thing that Apple’s next generation iPod was going to have built-in wireless capabilities but that proved to be just a rumor. Not only will the Zune have the wireless but it will also have an FM tuner! That is pretty sweet because every now and then I get sick of listening to the same songs on my iPod and it would be nice to shake things up a bit by listening to the radio.

As far as looks go I’m not too sure about the brown model that they are going to have available. However, I could see it being one of those “fashion statements” that will probably start off a little slow and it will all of a sudden be the color that everyone wants.

News Source: Gizmodo

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PC Market Sales Figures Are In! Apple in 3rd Place…

This article was written on July 19, 2007 by CyberNet.

Apple third placeSales figures for the PC Market have been updated and Apple fans have reason to celebrate after Apple has reclaimed their position as the third largest PC seller in the US market. How did the other PC vendors do? Here are the top five:

1. Dell – 28.4%
2. HP – 23.6%
3. Apple – 5.6% (tied with Gateway)
3. Gateway – 5.6% (tied with Apple)
4. Toshiba – 5.3%
5. Acer – 5.2%

While Apple did in fact come in third place, they have a long ways to go before they get to 2nd place with Dell and HP holding such a large chunk of the market. As Reg Hardware pointed out, back in the 80s and 90s, Apple managed to have a market share well above where they currently are. So while their days of commanding a double-digit share of the market are over, their current third-place rating in the U.S. is not too shabby.

Keep in mind that the rankings above are for the US market.  The worldwide results shake things up a bit. Here are the top five Worldwide PC vendors:

1. HP – 19.3%
2. Dell – 16.1%
3. Lenovo – 8.3%
4. Acer – 7.2%
5. Toshiba – 4.1%

Amazing how different the results are Worldwide versus in the US, isn’t it? So while Apple doesn’t even rank in the top five worldwide,  it wouldn’t surprise me if their market share here in the US continued to grow with people curious what Apple computers are all about. Afterall, the Apple brand has gotten a huge chunk of publicity lately with the iPhone.

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New Dell EVDO ExpressCard

This article was written on June 28, 2006 by CyberNet.

New Dell EVDO ExpressCard

Dell has unveiled the new Wireless 5700 Mobile Broadband ExpressCard. The ExpressCard operates on the Verizon EVDO network which boasts speeds of 400 – 700 kbps and is capable of bursts up to 2 Mbps! Having speeds like that on-the-go is like never leaving the office.

Dell is charging $180 for the card and you will receive 30-days of Verizon service for free. After that it will cost $59.99/month if you are already a Verizon customer otherwise it is $80/month. You can find more pricing information by visiting the Dell/Verizon Homepage.

News Source: Notebook Review

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