Submitted by David Kuan08.19.2008
There was a rumor last year where Zune and Windows Mobile would come together to develop a Zune smartphone, a.k.a. the Zune Phone, or Zune 3. But, there didn't seem to be enough momentum to build on at the time.
With Microsoft's acquisition of Danger, maker of the Sidekick phone, and the promotion of Mr. Allard, VP of the Zune and Xbox divisions, to Chief Experience Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Entertainment and Devices Division, the chances of such a development becomes more feasible.
Over at jkOnTheRun, an anonymous source claimed to have knowledge of secret Microsoft meetings involving the future of a Zune Phone. James Kendrick added, "The timing of this alleged meeting is interesting as it coincides with reports of big shakeups in the Windows infrastructure at Microsoft."
It's even possible that the Zune Phone has been in the works since 2006.
For favorable judgement, ALL of the following criteria MUST be met.
1) It is a smartphone
2) Based on Windows Mobile OS
3) Based on Zune user interface and brand
4) Formal announcement made/confirmed by Microsoft by the end of 2008
Suggested Odds50.00%
Prediction Close Date:12.22.2008 (EST)
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David, this is lifted nearly verbatim from here. We could get into some trouble with plagiarism. The sources will need to be quoted properly.
Like the prediction, though. ;)
@Eric, prediction verbiage can be made with our own words. I was in a creative funk and lazy when I made the suggestion.
@Eric, revised with my own words.
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