Microsoft Kills the Zune

[BabyRaptor]

I've only ever known one person who owned a Zune, but I know quite a few people who use the software.

 

[dalek sec]

The only product placement I EVER heard for this product was people making fun of it. Did they even make a commercial for it? The Zune was DOA as far as I'm concerned.

I hate to say but that's really the only way I've ever heard of the Zune in the public mind as well. I think they have some commercials but I honestly just don't remember it. I'm not ragging on the people who own Zunes, just saying I don't remember the ad's for them.

Still, sorry to hear that it's being killed for the fans of the Zune, atleast they're keeping the software and stuff up and running.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

See, when I hear the term "sheep" I assume more along the lines of "Following the herd". It's not that they're stupid, they just go along with everyone else because it's the collective norm.

This man gets it.

And I assume you think you're the aloof, superior wolf, right?

On a side note, sheep actually aren't that stupid, a rather hilarious misconception considering the usage of the term.

Isn't that mentality more appropriate for the "Apple Fans" you speak of? They, collectively and usually, seem to think pretty highly of their own "chic" selves. It's cool, and so they're cool dudes, right? I just get rather annoyed by it all, I don't think I'm some cool dude. That would be rather hypocritical, no?

See the above quote by WaaghPowa for the response to the second part of your post.

Yeah, but everyone does things like that. Apple fans aren't different than anyone else with a hobby or passion, and that most likely includes you. Ever gotten a game at a midnight release date? Same as an apple fan. Ever defended a product you know has flaws? Same as an apple fan. Ever bought something because you trusted the company? Same as an apple fan. Ever looked down on something because of a product they bought? Same as an apple fan.

 

[Shy_Guy]

Yeah, but everyone does things like that. Apple fans aren't different than anyone else with a hobby or passion, and that most likely includes you. Ever gotten a game at a midnight release date? Same as an apple fan. Ever defended a product you know has flaws? Same as an apple fan. Ever bought something because you trusted the company? Same as an apple fan. Ever looked down on something because of a product they bought? Same as an apple fan.

Everyone is a pompous dick? To some extent, yes. But "Apple Fans" are usually pretty high on the top 10 list.

I have no problem with people who buy an Apple product because they genuinely enjoy it and think it's good. It's the people that just do it to go with the flow or be "cool" that bug me.

Also, defending a product you know has flaws is fine, as long as you actually acknowledge said flaws. Otherwise, you're just a fanboy. Those are the people I have problems with.

Anyway, I'm not sure where I was ever going with all this anymore. Good day to you, Sir.