Microsoft considering dropping the price of the Zune Pass

[SAWYER]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/microsoft-considers-a-zune-pass-price-drop/

 

[zerocool84]

Which is great. If it drops in price I might actually consider it then but I don't listen to enough new music to warrant that though.

 

[Deeko]

Wow. I've had it for a year and a half now and already think its a good deal. Won't see any complaints here!

 

[jlee]

Wow, nice. I was just thinking about canceling with a new phone / Pandora, but if the price goes down I might keep it anyway..

 

[theeedude]

Hmm, I have my Zune HD, maybe I'll sign up

 

[Fingolfin269]

Wow this is awesome. I don't mind paying the 15 I already pay but will happily pay 5 less per month.

 

[corkyg]

Figures! They just changed top management in that division, and need to do something to gain some market share.

 

[Nebor]

Wow, I think it's a bargain at $15\mo. Being able to listen to all the new music I want on my wife and I's phones, in my living room and on all our computers, plus I get to keep 10 songs every month.

But I'll happily pay $5\mo less.

I did see a recent report that showed Zune's music service with only 2% marketshare. Pretty sad. They're getting beaten by Amazon.com

 

[jlee]

Wow, I think it's a bargain at $15\mo. Being able to listen to all the new music I want on my wife and I's phones, in my living room and on all our computers, plus I get to keep 10 songs every month.

But I'll happily pay $5\mo less.

I did see a recent report that showed Zune's music service with only 2% marketshare. Pretty sad. They're getting beaten by Amazon.com

What phone does the DRM'd zunepass music play on?

 

[Tristicus]

If they dropped the price, I might consider it...and consider, and consider some more.
But never get it.

 

[Deeko]

What phone does the DRM'd zunepass music play on?

Windows Mobile phones will do it. You can't just copy the files over, you have to sync them using Windows Media Player - but it can do it. Also, Microsoft's new stuff (the Kin and the upcoming Windows Phone 7 phones) have full integration with the Zune software.

 

[jlee]

Windows Mobile phones will do it. You can't just copy the files over, you have to sync them using Windows Media Player - but it can do it. Also, Microsoft's new stuff (the Kin and the upcoming Windows Phone 7 phones) have full integration with the Zune software.

Pfft we need an Android app. I'm not buying a Winmo 6 phone and I don't want to wait for 7.

 

[Nebor]

We use WM6 phones. You do have to use WMP to sync. It'd be nice if Zune 4.0 would just recognize the phone as a Zune. Should get that functionality with WM7.

 

[destrekor]

Pfft we need an Android app. I'm not buying a Winmo 6 phone and I don't want to wait for 7.

If Microsoft will play so nicely, and make an Android Zune app... I'd be in complete nirvana.

I'm refusing to upgrade from my Moto Droid until there are LTE phones on Verizon.
At that point, it will be a huge decision: Android or WinMo7. Android offers far too much for me to willingly abandon, and WinMo7 looks like it will be really nice, but lacking in the options department.
But to have Zune, on my phone, allowing me to carry a single device (granted, the battery would need to be quite capable), that'd be swell.
To do that, and it be an Android phone? yes please!
Zune Pass is too awesome to give up, so keeping my ZuneHD and running a 4G Android phone wouldn't be that painful. Especially since once I've graduated, I imagine my mp3 player won't get used nearly as often.

 

[Deeko]

If Microsoft will play so nicely, and make an Android Zune app... I'd be in complete nirvana.

I'm refusing to upgrade from my Moto Droid until there are LTE phones on Verizon.
At that point, it will be a huge decision: Android or WinMo7. Android offers far too much for me to willingly abandon, and WinMo7 looks like it will be really nice, but lacking in the options department.
But to have Zune, on my phone, allowing me to carry a single device (granted, the battery would need to be quite capable), that'd be swell.
To do that, and it be an Android phone? yes please!
Zune Pass is too awesome to give up, so keeping my ZuneHD and running a 4G Android phone wouldn't be that painful. Especially since once I've graduated, I imagine my mp3 player won't get used nearly as often.

Its an interesting situation. Microsoft might sell more Zune passes (and maybe Zunes too) if they released Zune apps on other platforms - but it would come at the expense of the Windows Phone platform. I have a feeling they'll keep it exclusive to WinPhone/Kin/etc.

 

[destrekor]

Its an interesting situation. Microsoft might sell more Zune passes (and maybe Zunes too) if they released Zune apps on other platforms - but it would come at the expense of the Windows Phone platform. I have a feeling they'll keep it exclusive to WinPhone/Kin/etc.

Yeah, it Microsoft actually took Zune multi-platform, I'd be in complete shock.
I expect the only phones with Zune will forever remain WinMo phones.

But the Zune Pass is the real money maker, especially if they are taking it to phones. Who, here's to hoping Microsoft completely surprises me, but I won't expect it.