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Steve Jobs Smack Talks Zune, Brings Drunkenness Into It

CNBC's Jim Goldman thought he was engaging in a little harmless name-dropping to Steve Jobs when he mentioned that he and Microsoft's Robbie Bach spoke last week at CES, but Steve Jobs took it another way. When Goldman repeated Bach's statement about how the version 2 Zune was now a worthy alternative to the iPod, Jobs replied, "Was he inebriated? Do you even know anyone who owns a Zune?" Ouch. People excuse Apple's jabs toward Microsoft because they're underdogs in the OS market, but it just seems mean when they do the same in the iPod-dominated portable media player market. [CNBC via Mac Daily News]

7:01 PM on Thu Jan 17 2008
By Jason Chen
13,537 views, 167 comments

Latest by navvywavvy: When it comes right down to it, Steve Jobs is an arrogant prick. If you look at his actions and listen to the things he says, there is no disputing this fact. He's also an extremely talented and intelligent man. more »

Did Robbie Bach Trash Apple TV? During the Microsoft keynote, we heard Robbie Bach just say "We take [television software] seriously, it's not just a hobby for us." (Emphasis on 'hobby'.)

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Bill Gates Farewell CES Keynote Cheat Sheet

Right this minute, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is taking the stage to face the adoring throngs at CES for the last time. Before he moves on to the greater task of solving the world's problems, he will look back on his previous keynotes, talk about where Microsoft is headed, and make a few final announcements. Here are the Cliff's Notes to his last CES speech ever:
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9:30 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Wilson Rothman
29,028 views, 21 comments

Latest by JENNYZAPP: The best part had to be the celebrity cameos! [www.webcastr.com] more »