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Woot.com Offers Zune for $149.99

By BetaNews Staff, BetaNews

August 22, 2007, 11:32 AM

Discount site Woot.com has somehow managed to acquire enough white Zune players to sell them at a $100 discount from Microsoft's suggested retail price. For as long as supplies last, a new Zune player can be had for $149.99 plus $5 shipping.

Woot typically sells older items or those that have been overstocked and sitting on store shelves. The deal could be an indicator that Microsoft is trying to clear out stock in preparation for new models of the Zune that could arrive before the holidays. Either way, it's a great opportunity for those who have wanted a cheap portable audio player and aren't a fan of Apple products.

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By rsx508

edited Aug 23, 2007 - 8:46 AM

Maybe at $14.99, but I don't have any interest beyond that. I travel and meet with hundreds of clients and not one has a Zune. MS really needs to rethink their marketing strategy.

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By ZenWarrior

posted Aug 23, 2007 - 8:51 AM

Selling on Woot was their marketing strategy.

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By ZenWarrior

posted Aug 23, 2007 - 8:36 AM

Woot actually sold out of them. I was a tad surprised to see that when I looked last night.

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By dhjdhj

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 11:14 PM

Shhh....don't all shout at once....everyone will want one!

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By zridling

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 7:33 PM

Will someone, anyone, admit to owning a Zune? Maybe someone who bought Microsoft 'Bob'? I've still never seen anyone in public, in airports, or on campus carry one. Not a single Zune.

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By paul5tan13y

edited Aug 24, 2007 - 7:45 PM

I love my Zune! Every iPod user I've ever handed it to has said it is easier to use than their iPod. The Zune Marketplace subscription rules! I love being able to grab anything without worrying about how much it costs. If I really like an album I'll shell out the bucks at a brick-n-mortar shop to get the art and liner notes. My Zune has totally rekindled my love of new music.

- Paul

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By rsx508

posted Aug 23, 2007 - 12:09 PM

I travel heavily and often. I meet with hundreds of clients throughout a given year. I have seen a handful of iPhones, not hundreds, a handful. I have only seen one Zune anywhere outside of a retail outlet. That was in an airport. That was in July.

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By terminalx

posted Aug 23, 2007 - 11:43 AM

I never have seen anyone with an iphone either, must mean they don't exist and its failed.

I have seen several people with Zunes though at work and on campus.

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By Riva23

edited Aug 23, 2007 - 10:43 AM

Go back to /. please.
kthx

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By tankist

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 5:28 PM

hmmm... 155$
now it looks more interesting. they are still ugly (IMHO) but at that price i could probably live with it. need to research...

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By Program86

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 5:28 PM

Even at 149 its still a huge ripoff.

You couldn't even pay me to take that piece of sh*it, LOL

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By terminalx

posted Aug 23, 2007 - 11:32 AM

how is it a ripoff?

It has a larger storage then ipod, plays movies, pictures and music. Has a cleaner interface IMO. The sound quality is better as well.

So how exactly is this a piece of stuff?

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By JackIsBack

edited Sep 21, 2007 - 9:43 PM

What the hell are you talking about....

Larger storage - iPods have storage capacity of 30, 60, 80, 160 depending on model.

iPods play Movies, show pictures, and play music.

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By drumcat

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 12:42 PM

Pimpin' woot now. Nice. Woot got so many of them, they didn't sell out in the first 12 hours. Or maybe they aren't that popular... hmmm.

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By Galway

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 3:05 PM

Thats the beauty of choice, im sure the price put many people off and now they are more appealing.

Its quite normal to sell the older model when you upgrade it, just ask Sony. Guess if its limited to one site and not in every store it cant be so bad.

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By wincement

posted Aug 22, 2007 - 5:04 PM

'zakly

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