Rumor: Zune Phone - or Xbox Zune? - coming to CES 2009

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http://www.qj.net/Rumor-Zune-Phone-o.../49/aid/127206

The rumor mill has coughed up a fresh one on the Zune phone. Oft spoken of, oft denied, this rumor's been brewing for years.

What's interesting is that the rumor has mutated, and has managed to pique my interest once more. No longer is it just a Zune phone, no. The rumor now goes on to say that we might actually see a web-enabled Xbox Zune.

It's an intriguing idea, considering how much the iPhone's being hailed as the next big platform in gaming.

The Xbox Zune is mere speculation of course, an idea suggested by Wired's Gadget Lab as a way to reconcile Microsoft's denial of the Zune phone, and the rumors surrounding the device. The latest of the rumors come from analyst Trip Chowdhry of Global Equities Research.

Chowdhry claims that the Zune Phone will combine the best features of the Zune and the hardware design of Danger's mobile
Sidekick. The device will also have motion enhancement features, like an accelerometer. Sounds like someone has iPenis envy. I'd say if the rumors are true, we can also expect a touch screen.

Chowdhry also claims that we will see this Zune Phone (I'd rather see the Xbox Zune!) at the Consumer Electronics Show 2009, which will be held on January 8.

not real ^^

i'm betting no on this one, but it sounds fun