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Everything about "Xbox Music" I've seen (including the app in the Windows 8 RTM) would seem to indicate that the service is simply Zune without the tainted bran
by ConstantineXVI 14y ago
Everything about "Xbox Music" I've seen (including the app in the Windows 8 RTM) would seem to indicate that the service is simply Zune without the tainted brand. I'm not entirely convinced Microsoft needs Rdio for such a service, beyond their userbase. Not to say an Rdio buyout would be unlikely, but the conjecture in this piece about Rdio being Xbox Music doesn't survive the facts already out there.
- daegloe 14y agoAgreed. Sure, there is some obvious upside for Microsoft (talent, code, international rights), but they don't need Rdio. Rdio, on the other hand, desperately needs Microsoft. It's a politically motivated rescue. Similar to the MOG acquisition.
- untog 14y agoTheir 'web player' service exists, but is terrible. If it was at a low price (which, let's face it, it may well be) it might be worth snapping up Rdio just to get some attention given to their music web presence.