Microsoft Handheld Reportedly Named 'Zune'

Yesterday a Seattle Times columnist claimed Microsoft's "secret" counter to Apple's iPod was being led by former Xbox spokesperson J Allard, would be Xbox-branded, and wasn't only trying to enter the music market, but handheld videogames, as well.
Late last night, however, Gizmodo received a tip from an alleged insider on the project, claiming the final name was Zune and attaching a clear photo of the product's sleek design.

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[rocky5000100]

thats kinda ugly

[M1K3]

Yeah, uhh i hope to hell they change it.

[Cyclonus]

kinda like Mazda.

ZUNE ZUNE!

[mikeeno7]

this is pure rumor anyways...

[CAPS LOCK]

hmm i-pod killer i dont think so, maybe i-pod impersinator...

i hope we can get more info on this

[HyperBear]

Then thats the ugliest piece of sh!t to every come up in gaming or media handhelds. This better be rumor about the name to, Zune, WTF. so i have a feeling that this is not only a rumored article, but a nicely but sh!tty photoshoped make of the actual thing.

[Marriot VP]

yah I couldn't believe that MS's own J allard came up with peice of crap. Rumor debunked for many reasons.

The handheld is supposed to rival the PSP/DS and the Ipod. This can't compete with the handhelds.

I'm very eager to hear some more details on what live features will carry over like XBL arcade.

[specialguest]

there's no way that's the final design. hahaha ouch! if MS can equal the sales of that IPod, more power to them. as far as being the "IPod killer", i dont know, it's not that easy. Apple figured out some kind of formula that works just like how Nintendo did with their portable system.

[The BS Police]

They should call it... the "Xbot".

It would prove that Sonyfanboy insults only help Microsoft even more.

[PS360PCROCKS]

lol