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Today Dave interviews Scott Erickson, Senior Director of Microsoft Zune.

Questions:

When did you start to strategize about the Zune? Is it true 10 months?
The viral marketing video (the one everyone thought was for the UMPC’s) was created back in January. Was there any fear this could have been leaked as a new mp3 player?
Tell us about Zune?
Tell us about the Zune Marketplace?
How many songs are in the marketplace today and six months from now?
How much does a typical song cost?
Does the Zune Marketplace support Podcasting?
Will it support Video downloads?
How will updates be applied? Over the air?
Talk a little about the sharing capabilities of Zune?
Does Microsoft ever see changing the 3 days or 3 plays rule?
Microsoft announced video downloads for the xbox 360 why didn’t they decide on allowing direct connection to the Zune for synchronizing?
What percentage of Apple iPOD owners do you think will switch out of curiosity?
What is Microsoft’s answer to the iPOD owner who made a significant investment into their iTunes Library but wants to switch to Zune?

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Great interview Dave. Just from the interview alone, I know Zune isn't really anything special. Apple has nothing to worry about at the present time. However, that's not to say Apple can stand still.

Posted by JNGold, Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 2006

Fantastic interview Dave, great info and topics! Makes me consider whether a Zune could be my next music player!

Posted by gt2697, Monday, Nov. 13th, 2006

Great show Dave! It was nice that they got you a unit before the interview.

Posted by agent680, Monday, Nov. 13th, 2006