A Microsoft iPod Killer in the Works?

There is almost constant speculation about which company might soon make a device that can rival the popularity of the iPod. This week, the buzz is almost completely focused on Microsoft whose chairman Bill Gates announced yesterday that he would end his day-to-day involvement with the company in 2008 to focus on his charity work.

According to insiders, the new device would couple with Microsoft’s own version of the ever more popular iTunes store. But does it even stand a chance at chasing down Apples monumental market share in the integrated .mp3 player and store arena?

Via TechMeme.