Dell to delay MP3 player until next year

[mjh]

It looks like Dell is going to wait to release its latest version of an MP3 player, according to sources.

Even though reports in July indicated Dell would release a new MP3 player in time to compete with the Apple iPod this Christmas, it seems the PC manufacturer will push back a possible release until 2009.

Considering the current economic trouble in the United States and the rest of the world, there is no reason for Dell to try and rush to release a new MP3 player -- even though the holiday shopping season usually helps companies boost sales numbers.

Although plans for the MP3 player have been delayed, Zing, software able to organize music and movies on PCs and notebooks, will move forward.

Article here: http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/1...er-this-Christmas.html

I think it's a good idea for them to wait it out, as the iPod will dominate, and there should be less shoppers out spending this season.

Hm...

 

[Brainonska511]

Isn't this more "Consumer Electronics" or "OT"?

MP3 players are becoming pretty meh. They're becoming such a generic product like jeans.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Dammed Republican MP3 players, I'll bet they voted for prop 8 too

 

[RichardE]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Dammed Republican MP3 players, I'll bet they voted for prop 8 too

Those bastards!

 

[ProfJohn]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Dammed Republican MP3 players, I'll bet they voted for prop 8 too

Dell was going to release a 'pink' player so the Republicans protested and Dell has to rethink things.