Microsoft's Zune will target iPod/iTunes

When it comes to producing an iPod killer, Microsoft may finally be putting its (co iderable) money where its mouth is. The company a ounced on Friday that a new line of portable media devices and online service, collectively known as "Zune," will target the iPod and iTunes Music Store. The hard drive-based devices will feature wifi co ectivity and an option to purchase music all on their own. Also, it is said that Zune device users in the same hot ot will be able to browse and listen to one another's playlists.

We'll see which (if any) of these features actually see the light of day, but it sure sounds interesting.