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iPod Owners Considering Microsofts Zune MP3 Player

A new survey conducted by ABI Research has shown that many prospective MP3 player buyers - even owners of iPods - would be likely to choose Microsoft's zune player. 1,725 teenage and adult US residents were asked whether they planned to buy an MP3 player in the next 12 months. Of those responding that they were likely to do so, 58% of those identifying themselves as existing iPod owners and 59% of those who owned other brands said they would be "somewhat likely" or "extremely likely" to choose a Microsoft zune player over an iPod or another brand of MP3 player. more

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Music Phone Sales Support Nokia's Acquisition of Loudeye

Nokia has announced that it wants to be a "global leader in mobile music experiences." To that end, the company has been sliding into place a number of key building blocks to turn that wish into a reality. Music capability has become a key feature of nearly all of Nokia's mid- to high-tier mobile devices. In particular the 6233, 6280 and the N-series have strong digital music functionality. more

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