What is Microsoft's vs. iPod product, "Zune"?

It has already been said that we have been told from time to time, but it seems that Microsoft officially acknowledged it. A multimedia player to counter Apple's iPod, its product brand name is "Zune" (Sunday). I heard that music will be exchanged with a personal computer using radio. It is said that overseas already can be exchanged in ad hoc mode. Anyway, expected big.

The summary of "Zune" (Sunday) is as follows.
The first rumor itself came out around January 27, 2006. I will introduce products that will become iPod killers.

Microsoft Mulling Possible iPod Alternative

And first of all Engadget began to make a fuss about the story near the July 12 th.

Microsoft's portable player is "Zune"? - Engadget Japanese

Microsoft approaches iPod accessory manufacturer for "Zune" - Engadget Japanese

And on July 22, or now, Reuters has finally succeeded in getting the word from Microsoft.

ITmedia News: MS iPod competing player emerges as "Zune" brand

Asahi.com: Microsoft brand new brand against the iPod within the year - business

MS's iPod killer is "Zune", clearly in an interview with the American magazine (MYCOM Journal)

So this is a mystery site that will deliver "Zune" information via email.

Coming Zune

Also, a blog that seems to be a thing of Zune developer. The logo is slightly different in color from what Engadget reported.

Zune Insider Blog

We have already reported on British BBC. According to BBC's interview, Microsoft officially does not allow any details other than the name.

BBC NEWS | Business | Zune challenge beckons for iPod

It is also on CNN.

Microsoft confirms plan to take on Apple's iPod - Jul. 21, 2006

Information not known from where each blog was purchased, or speculation, wishful observation is fluttering, but the reason for installing wireless LAN etc is early story differentiation from iPod. Also, does not it support streaming? It is also said. In other words, it seems that music can be played back via wireless LAN without transferring music directly. Extreme story, if you can use wireless LAN you can also play songs in the home PC at the same time via the net, or such tricks might be possible. Please do not expect Sekiritanu because it is what Microsoft does.

Microsoft's Zune Announcement - Gizmodo

In addition, Windows Vista has the function "digital locker", it seems clear that it seems that cooperation with music players and on-line music selling sites is kept in mind. In other words, it seems that this time "Zune" is hard, "Windows Media Player" is software, and Vista side "digital locker" is centered on purchase music management.

Also, it seems that Xbox 360 and various smart phones that Windows Media can operate will also cooperate.

So, what does Zune mean?