Zuning You Out

On Tuesday, Microsoft will release it's answer to the iPod (cough, cough three years later) when it launches the Zune portable music player. Although slow to market, the Zune is expected to be a big hit this Holiday season.

A couple of clear advantages that the Zune will clearly have over the iPod is its wireless connectivity will make it easier to download and play music as well as share pictures and video with friends. They viewing screen on the Zune will also be slightly bigger than the one on the iPod.

However, because the iPod dominates the portable music market, it will be difficult for anyone to put a dent in their established dominance. Apple currently maintains 75% market share of portable music players and created the market for legally downloading music.

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