Ipod vs Zune

[earl lee]

I'd get the new zune 2 in a heartbeat it is much better then the classic ipod, the old zune is ok for a first time mp3 player.

To make this easy all you have to do is ask yourself this, do you plan to buy music online? If so the ipod is the clear choice to go. I dont buy music online the only reason I have a ipod is because I found it on the ground lol.

 

[type911]

To make this easy all you have to do is ask yourself this, do you plan to buy music online? If so the ipod is the clear choice to go. I dont buy music online the only reason I have a ipod is because I found it on the ground lol.

How does that make any sense. Zune charges $14/mo for as many songs as you want to download. Hence why 30gb is a minimum.

 

[Got5onIt]

I've got a Sansa and love it. Ipod's are overpriced, IMO.

Check this place out: www.anythingbutipod.com

All the answerse to all of your questions.

:coolman:

 

[carrrnuttt]

I've got a Sansa and love it. Ipod's are overpriced, IMO.

Check this place out: www.anythingbutipod.com

All the answerse to all of your questions.

:coolman:

Did you install Rockbox on yours? Makes a WORLD of difference.

 

[ponyracer]

Cool great info from all but one member. Thanks, I have a lot to look into. She is only 14 so price is a major factor along with ease in use since I will have to figure out how to use it to help her. I think that we will start by mostly loading already owned CD's and such but the internet will be an option in the future. I will check into Rockbox and find out about that for sure. Thanks again, Jim

 

[NyteByte]

iPods are overpriced junk. They break.
My girlfriend has gone through four of them in less than two years. Also, the non-replaceable battery is a joke, but fortunately no iPod will last long enough to need a battery replacement.

If that's not enough, than iTunes by itself is reason enough to stay away from iPods.

There are other, much better offerings out there, including the Zune.

 

[Stavesacre21]

i second the itunes BS. I may be old school, but i always like just going through "My Computer" and dragging and dropping the music to the actual drive (MP3 player) myself. No stupid programs needed to aid in the process.

 

[Tom's_03SVT]

zunes are for gays.

Your Dad is gay....:kaboom:


The Zune is better, wireless music and file sharing....:thumbsup:

It's bigger and kids want something smaller than a TV remote. Don't think value, think fashion, especially if you are buying it for a girl.

 

[zerocool]

Got a question about the Zune software. Do I have to wait until I have my Zune to download it? I just ordered a Zune today and I figured I'd get a head start on dl'ing the software, but it's been "Preparing your computer" for like an hour.

 

[type911]

^uninstall and restart. The software comes with the device. If you downloaded it there may be some corruptions.

 

[zerocool]

^uninstall and restart. The software comes with the device. If you downloaded it there may be some corruptions.

Ok cool. How do you like yours?

 

[type911]

couldn't be happier. i have converted many co-workers out of their ipods. it is a true music machine with a few gadgets.

 

[KingCobra03SVT]

I have the ZUNE and I must say I am very happy with the features. The big screen is what got me plus I like to be different. Everyone seemed to jump on the Apple Ipod so I went out on a limb and tried something new and the ZUNE is great. :thumbsup:

 

[Snowboarda42]

I hate my iPOS. Its such a pile, I have to split it open about once a week to disconnect the battery and reset it. I'm going zune next time.

 

[HYBRED]

I have a Sony Walkman...$50, 2 gig, sounds good, easy to use, and it gets me to and from class.

 

[illness]

I love my ipod nothign wrong with it.. I dont know anything about the zunes though.. but i do know there is more aftermarket support as far as accessories and auto accessories as mentioned before.. to me that means alot.. so i choose to stick with the ipod...

PS: HYBRED your Blue stang is amazing.. just looked at the build pics.. im soo jealous.. thats the car ive always wanted..

 

[msm808]

I bought my Zune a month ago and love it.

 

[PDubs]

Zune is great. A good amount of storage, nice screen, more and more accessories keep coming.

 

[roadracer247]

30gig Ipod user here. It was a gift so I'm not complaining...

Never seen a Zune.

 

[ponyracer]

Well thanks fo rall the responses. After much consideration, we got her a Sandisk Sansa E250. It all came down to user serviceability, expandability and finally price. We paid $79.99 and added a 2 yr extended warranty for $12. We were also able to pick up 2 micro SD cards for it at $19 each.

So no onto the next obvious question. This coming weekend she is going over to Grandmas and that will give me time to check out Rockbox.org and work with it. So..

1. What advice do I need to know before I start?
2. I know just enough about this computer stuff to get myself in trouble.
3. anything else you think I need to know refer to statement #2. LOL

Thanks again you all are great to a noob!!