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Is Microsoft About To Launch Its Own Mobile Phone?
BARRONS.com: Tech Trader Daily —
... Today, CNBC offered a slightly different version of the Microsoft phone rumor, asserting that the company will create a Zune-based phone code-named Pink which could be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. There have been rumors about the nature of the company’s “Project Pink” going back at least a year; ...
Why Microsoft Should Make Its Own Phone: Windows Mobile Revenue Stinks (MSFT)
Silicon Alley Insider —
It's back: That pesky rumor that Microsoft (MSFT) might make its own cellphone. The latest bits involve a special Nvidia processor called Tegra, and a Zune-based gadget codenamed "Pink."
Industry observer Michael Gartenberg thinks Microsoft won't make its own cellphone because doing so would potentially destroy its partnerships with companies that sell Windows Mobile-based devices, like Motorola (MOT), Palm (PALM), and HTC. "Microsoft now has traction with more than 20 million licenses out there and a great stream of partners and new phones for ...
CNBC: Zune Evolving Into a Danger-Powered Smartphone Codenamed "Pink" [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... One of those rumors that won't ever die—the Zune phone—is now being touted by a reputable, legitimate news organization, CNBC. Jim Goldman (the guy that interviews Steve Jobs on CNBC after every Apple event) says that according a "good source," Microsoft is "ready to give a major facelift to the company's Zune music player that could mean its evolution into a new smart phone from the company." The project is codenamed Pink and "will combine the company's Zune and technology from Microsoft's purchase of Danger Inc." ...
CNBC: Zune Phone Is Real, Codenamed "Pink" [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... One of those rumors that won't ever die—the Zune phone—is now being touted by a reputable, legitimate news organization, CNBC. Jim Goldman (the guy that interviews Steve Jobs on CNBC after every Apple event) says that according a "good source," Microsoft is "ready to give a major facelift to the company's Zune music player that could mean its evolution into a new smart phone from the company." The project is codenamed Pink and "will combine the company's Zune and technology from Microsoft's purchase of Danger Inc." ...
The curious case of the Microsoft Zune phone
VentureBeat —
... But a different report today suggests that the Zune is about to evolve into a smart phone under the code-name “Pink,” a “good” source tells CNBC’s Jim Goldman. This device would combine the Zune with the technology acquired when Microsoft bought Danger, the company that made the Sidekick for T-Mobile. Goldman said a prototype of Pink could be unveiled as soon as January at the CES trade show — but that a wide release could be a year away. That, on the face of it, seems a lot more plausible. ...
Zune Phone Rumor Raises New Stink Around 'Pink'
iPhone Savior —
... slapped as hard as Microsoft has been trying to reanimate Vista, late night beer goggles focused on Zune makes total sense. I'll reserve my predictions until after the Microsofties have barfed up the future of smart phones. If the rumors ever become reality. Maybe bumping fuglies with Zune for the past few years has made the Microsofties all the wiser. If that's the case then why did they codename it Pink? Welcome to the new social disorder. [CNBC]
The ZunePhone/Pink/MsPhone/PcPhone/BallmerPhone
The Next Web —
... entering this already exciting market with Palm, Apple, Research in Motion and Google fighting it out sounds great to me.
For all the dirt, assumptions, dreams and guesses follow these links:
VentureBeat:
http://venturebeat.com/2008/11/25/the-curious-case-of-the-microsoft-zune-phone/
Gizmodo:
http://gizmodo.com/5099004/cnbc-zune-phone-is-real-codenamed-pink
CNBC:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/27912313
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Microsoft ‘Pink’ cellphone blending Zune & Sidekick DNA at CES 2009?
SlashGear —
... is in development, but somebody connected with the company doesn’t seem to have got the same memo. CNBC’s Jim Goldman quotes “a good source” claiming Microsoft are combining the Zune and technology from Danger (the company behind the Sidekick) to create a device offering “true competition to the iPhone”. Codenamed “Pink”, a prototype could be finished in time to unveil at CES 2009 in January. ...
Zune Phone Dubbed “Pink” in the Works?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... Zune functions, possibly in version 6.5 or 7. It would be safer for Microsoft to stick with HTC to continue handling the device end of things, but having Danger under their belt could provide The Big M with an alternative. In terms of butting heads with other music-centric mobiles, namely the iPhone, the Xbox’s history is an indication that Microsoft isn’t shy about pushing into markets with entrenched competition or about producing new hardware.
[via CNBC]
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The Microsoft Zune Phone Is Coming
Android Phone Fans —
... Android, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get excited about a little competitive pressure. Microsoft releasing an actual, physical phone would mean more options for consumers and better products stemming from increased competitive pressure. It would also mean a more valiantly fought battle in which Android can ultimately destructify (yes, I invented that word) Microsoft.
We’ll be following this story. Very. CLOSELY.
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Why Microsoft should make the ZunePhone
CrunchGear —
... rumor is rearing its nasty Steve Ballmer head again thanks to a CNBC report talking about a device codenamed, “Pink.” Instead of simply dismissing this old rumor again, it might have some truth to it as the mobile world has changed significantly since the last time a ZunePhone rumor circulated. The ...
Pink: Microsoft’s attempt at a phone?
Gadgetell —
... Either way, Microsoft wants to make this phone good enough so that it can attract potential iPhone buyers. Ever since the iPhone was released into the public, it has been one of the most sought after phones on the market.
It will definitely be interesting to see if Microsoft does come out to say anything about this rumor. I would like to see a Zune phone, but whether it can be good enough to be a serious threat to the iPhone remains to be seen.
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Microsoft está trabajando en su propio teléfono
Movilae —
... o el Nokia 5800 XpressMusic; en los 3 casos se auguran elevadas ventas de cara a los próximos meses. Sea como sea, hay muchos que creen que en el campo de los videojuegos portátiles Microsoft llega tarde, en el campo de la telefonía más tarde todavía, y tardísimo en el campo de las pantallas táctiles; pero lo cierto es que Windows Mobile sigue integrándose en muchos terminales, lo cual podría facilitar el juego con ventaja a Microsoft.
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CNBC speculates Microsoft is Prep’ing a Zune Phone code named “Pink”
SolSie.com —
... good source” that Microsoft could be working on the new Zune facelift that will combine the company’s Zune and technology from Microsoft’s purchase of Danger Inc., the company that brought us the Sidekick flip phone available on T-Mobile.
Furthermore, CNBC is hearing that a prototype of the new Pink could be unveiled as soon as the Consumer Electronics Show in January, but that it could be pushed back into a February release.
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Microsoft: To Unveil Zune/Danger Device At CES Keynote?
BARRONS.com: Tech Trader Daily —
... That would be consistent with other recent reports that Microsoft is readying a combined Zune/Danger device; CNBC reported in November that the company plans to unveil a Zune-based phone code-named Pink; that follows previous reports that Microsoft was a working on a project known as ...
Microsoft To Debut "Zune Phone" At CES? (MSFT)
Silicon Alley Insider —
... 7, during Steve Ballmer's keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Barron's: Trip Chowdhry, of Global Equities Research, today asserts that the company will unveil a new device combining the features of the company's Zune music player and its Danger Sidekick handhelds, combined with what he describes as 'some motion enhancement features' using an accelerometer, like the Apple (AAPL) iPhone.
The timeframe is in line with a previous report from CNBC about a Zune/Sidekick phone, being built under the codename "Pink."
The argument ...
Rumor: Zune Phone is Coming to CES 2009
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... of Danger's mobile Sidekick, in addition to 'motion enhancement features,' like an accelerometer.
Basically, this means that the Zune device will come with a physical keyboard like HTC's G1 and will most likely feature a larger screen to accommodate heavy multimedia elements. And since we're all here copying each other's mobile phone features, we'll be shocked if the Zune phone doesn't feature multi-touch capabilities.
This report seems to confirm an earlier one revealing that Microsoft was working on a phone code-named 'Pink.'
It's ...
Zune Phone Rumored to Appear at CES 2009
Tech Observer —
... with the hardware design of Danger's mobile Sidekick, in addition to "motion enhancement features," like an accelerometer.
Basically, this means the device will come with a physical keyboard like HTC's G1 and will likely feature a larger screen to accommodate heavy multimedia elements. And since we're all here copying each other's mobile phone features, we'll be shocked if the Zune phone doesn't feature multitouch capabilities.
This report seems to confirm an earlier one revealing that Microsoft was working on a phone code-named "Pink."
It's a ...
There's No Zune Phone Coming; But Even If It Was, Would It Be Big News?
mocoNews —
... the Zune software may become a component of Windows Mobile devices in the future, but not a standalone phone. A spokesperson elaborated: "Right now we're happy to share the limelight." Still, despite those statements, CNBC reopened the wound in November, when it raised questions about a device codenamed "Pink," and ...
Not a ZunePhone: The big stink over “Pink”
VentureBeat —
... codenamed “Pink” or “Project Pink.” What makes that interesting is that a few weeks ago CNBC’s Jim Goldman tied Pink to the Zune Phone, saying that a “good source” told him the Zune was about to get a major facelift and that it was a part of a project known as Pink that combined the Zune with the technology Microsoft acquired when it bought Danger, makers of the popular Sidekick phone. ...
There's No Zune Phone Coming; But Even If It Was, Would It Be Big News?
paidContent —
... the Zune software may become a component of Windows Mobile devices in the future, but not a standalone phone. A spokesperson elaborated: "Right now we're happy to share the limelight." Still, despite those statements, CNBC reopened the wound in November, when it raised questions about a device codenamed "Pink," and ...
Report: CES will come & go without a Zune Phone
Yahoo! Tech Advisors —
... got a hold of Zune exec Brian Seitz, who scotched the Zune Phone rumors—sparked (or rather, re-sparked) by this CNBC story —with a quick, decisive quote: "No Zune Phone at CES." Of course, rumors about a Zune Phone aren't new— ...
Report: Microsoft in talks with Verizon about "iPhone rival"?
Yahoo! Tech Advisors —
... (sourced to unnamed "people familiar with the matter," mind you) in the Journal notes that the "touch-screen multimedia cell phone"—to be manufactured by a "third party"—could arrive "early next year" and would "compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone." The Journal also mentions "Pink," the rumored code name for a (rumored, natch) Microsoft project that—depending on who you talk to—involves either a cell phone that would "combine the company's Zune" and "the Sidekick flip phone" (as reported by CNBC late last year ) or a "set of consumer-focused premium services … for Windows ...
Microsoft: No MS Phone, No Zune Phone
jkOnTheRun —
... Rumors have been swirling for some time that the folks in Redmond are in the process of getting a Zune phone ready for market. Recently those rumors have broadened to indicate that ...
Microsoft Responds to Verizon Pink` Interest
eWeek - RSS Feeds —
... will enable our OEM partners to build even more compelling devices in a wide-range of form factors for customers around the world. The statements do not deny a Pink project, but simply pass the responsibility of hardware to other parties. The CNBC tech blog reported as early as November 2008 that a good source stated that an update to the Zune music player could evolve into a smartphone, and that the device was code-named Pink.
Chubby Microsoft Pink Phones Revealed In Photos
iPhone Savior —
... It was Jim Goldman from CNBC that raised fresh hopes for a Microsoft Zune phone back in November of 2008. Goldman said that the mystery device was codenamed "Pink". Goldman cited Microsoft's purchase of Danger Inc., the makers of the Sidekick Flip phone as the catalyst for the renewed chatter of a smart phone coming out of the Microsofties campus. ...
