March 18, 2004

Microsoft's iPod Killer

According to Reuters, Microsoft will launch a iPod killer later this year in Europe. Creative will be one of the makers of a 20-40GB device that can hold 175 hours of video or 10,000 music tracks. It will weigh 11.5 ounces, which is about 3 times heavier than the iPod. However until there is an easy way to get video content like music from the iTunes store, the market will be limited to hard-core DiVx ripping users. Read