CNET News' Ina Fried traverses San Francisco with one of Microsoft's latest music players, to mixed results.

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Some of the noteworthy characteristics of the iPod and the Zune: Zune Debut: November 2006. Number sold: 2.5 million. Price range: $150-250. Hues:...

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The Zune has a long way to go to become a threat to the iPod. But it is getting closer. With updated Zunes and new iPods hitting the market in the past week, I spent some time with each: a black-on-black version of Microsoft's music and video player and a bright red model of Apple's iPod nano. It became clear that there are a few things Apple can learn from the Zune -- and vice-versa.

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NEW YORK - The Zune has a long way to go to become a threat to the iPod. But it is getting closer.

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Microsoft is hoping mobile music lovers finally want to sing to a different Zune. Higher capacities, lower prices and new features are but three of Microsoft's stones to sling against the Goliath-sized iPod, which has sold more than 160 million units worldwide since its debut in 2001.

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This might sound kind of weird, but here it is: The iPod and the Zune aren't rivals anymore.

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Apple has dominated the digital music scene with its iPods. Microsoft has been an also-ran with Zune. But that hasn't stopped Microsoft from competing.

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NEW YORK -- The Zune has a long way to go to become a threat to the iPod. But it is getting closer.

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The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor...

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Apple's latest Nano is pretty, but Microsoft's Zune software beats it in several ways.

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