Zune v.s iPod, the war of the mp3s |
 Jul 24 2008, 11:50 PM
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Gambol and Japes' Research Department  Posts: 1,363 Joined: 11:00am May 14, 2007 Location: Seattle,Washington   |
Hey everyone this topic is about the war of the mp3s of Zune and the iPod, i personally like the zune better well one of the reasons because its from Microsoft, Zunes are pretty cool to use and i like the skin of it personally but im not the only one with an opinion so post your comments and concerns here.
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Jul 25 2008, 01:12 AM
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Kibble Boy/Girl at the Magical Menagerie Posts: 270 Joined: 12:04am December 31, 2007 Location: Playing Poker with the Giant Squid |
I have one of the older 30GB Zunes and love it. Nothing against Ipods, but I really like the Zune itself a lot better. I've dropped it several times so the fact that it is chunkier is a plus and the screen is also bigger than on an Ipod and they are (or a least were when I got mine) a lot cheaper. However the Zune software drives me crazy. Because it is microsoft, it is only compatable on Windows computers and (like several other microsoft programs) it has given me a little bit of trouble here and there, especially when the came out with the new Zunes and upgraded (to me it was more of a downgrade) the software. Also, Itunes has a lot more available than marketplace because it has been around longer and is more popular.
All in all, love the device, not to fond of the software. --------------------  |
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Jul 26 2008, 08:02 AM
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Knockturn Alley Fingernail Vendor Posts: 778 Joined: 9:46am August 25, 2007 Location: Chicago |
I personally like the IPOD better... My mother had the Zune a couple years back and I didn't admire it too much..
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Jul 27 2008, 06:10 PM
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Gambol and Japes' Research Department Posts: 1,363 Joined: 11:00am May 14, 2007 Location: Seattle,Washington |
QUOTE(GubraithianGryffindor @ Jul 24 2008, 11:12 PM)  I have one of the older 30GB Zunes and love it. Nothing against Ipods, but I really like the Zune itself a lot better. I've dropped it several times so the fact that it is chunkier is a plus and the screen is also bigger than on an Ipod and they are (or a least were when I got mine) a lot cheaper. However the Zune software drives me crazy. Because it is microsoft, it is only compatable on Windows computers and (like several other microsoft programs) it has given me a little bit of trouble here and there, especially when the came out with the new Zunes and upgraded (to me it was more of a downgrade) the software. Also, Itunes has a lot more available than marketplace because it has been around longer and is more popular. All in all, love the device, not to fond of the software. thats how i see it the device is awesome but you know the software isnt that great -------------------- Sig and Avatar made by CrazyClone "No more lies, No more Hate, No more politics..."- Trevor Mcnevan ,What defines the right to be free? |
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Jul 28 2008, 01:07 AM
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Eeylops Owl Cage Cleaner Posts: 223 Joined: 9:46pm April 23, 2006 Location: New Zealand |
Yeah the thing with iPods is that it's compatible with iTunes which is seriously such an awesome piece of software. It's just so simple and easy to use and it looks pretty elegant. Windows Media Player is just a mess. I really do not like the layout of it.
Regarding the actual hardware...well I still prefer the iPods.  Sorry but they're just better. The click wheel was just an awesome innovation by Apple.
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Aug 14 2008, 02:34 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 131 Joined: 7:18am May 15, 2005 |
My first player ever was an ipod Nano Gen 1? (pink) I had two actually, one burned out on me and another was stolen. I almost went for the bigger Ipod, then I spotted a pink Zune 30g. It was the color that sold me, I won't lie. But despite negative reports I fell in love with my player. So I am going to buy the Zune 80 next week when I get paid. i've also had my eye on a few creative brand players, but so far I'm loyally converted to my Zune. Still it hasn't escaped my attention that most people today own ipods. So I was wondering, how many people do have ipods (what kind) and how many have gone for alternative players like Zune, Sansa, etc. Maybe there are people who still use CD players and tape decks too. I actually saw a guy with a walkman that played audio tapes yesterday and it shocked me. Every once in awhile I still catch a CD player or two as well. -------------------- RhondaWeasley
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Aug 14 2008, 02:46 PM
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Quality Quidditch Supplies Test-Flyer Posts: 1,289 Joined: 8:28am April 2, 2007 Location: 1973   |
Well, I have one of the earlier white I-pod shuffles. I would never have bought an i-pod, but I got it free when I did the Year Book at school. It works pretty well, although it annoys me not having a screen, and the fact that I can't fit all the music I want on it on to it. But I live with it. Also, the battery button seems to be a bit dodgey - doesn't always show how the battery's doing
 I still have both my CD and tape walkmans though. The CD one I will sometimes use at night to listen to audio books, and the tape one I'll use for music we only have on tape (mainly my parents' old music collection) and I'll use the radio on it which neither of the others have. What ideally I'd like is an MP3 player with a screen, radio and a larger memory capacity. It would make deciding what to take on holiday a bit easier... -------------------- "Oh no, not again" -Bowl of Petunias The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy |
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Aug 14 2008, 04:01 PM
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Director of Farcical Aquatic Ceremonies  Posts: 9,187 Joined: 2:55pm January 28, 2005 Location: Classified, until such time as the Ministry sees fit to release it. |
I've just merged another thread into this one.
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Aug 16 2008, 05:58 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 115 Joined: 12:53am July 28, 2008 Location: The matrix, using Linux |
I like Ipods
 . You can put Ipod linux on it, and then put a bunch of apps on it! For example. you can play gameboy games
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Aug 20 2008, 09:46 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 131 Joined: 7:18am May 15, 2005 |
There's a few hacks for putting games on the Zune. I like the Zune because it's simply a player. All the extra apps on the ipod annoy me, especially since I have most of them on my phone... any apps I care to use anyway. the only thing the Zune is missing is a clock.
QUOTE(tiamat1990 @ Jul 28 2008, 07:07 AM) Yeah the thing with iPods is that it's compatible with iTunes which is seriously such an awesome piece of software. It's just so simple and easy to use and it looks pretty elegant. Windows Media Player is just a mess. I really do not like the layout of it. Regarding the actual hardware...well I still prefer the iPods. Sorry but they're just better. The click wheel was just an awesome innovation by Apple.Sorry, itunes gets on my last nerve. Zune DOES NOT use Windows Media Player by the way, it has it's own software which is much improved in the latest update. The intial launch of 2.0 made me want to scream, but they've fixed most of my major issues with it. It's still too cutesy more than functional. But (except for the lack of an audiobook catergory) as good as itunes as far as supporting the player it's designed for. I got my gen2 80 GB zune and I love the new "Zune Pad". The 30gb and 80gb Zune screen still kills everything but the ipod touch when it comes to viewing video and the ipod touch can't touch it in storage space, so I still say the Zune kicks ipods just for giving me an awesome screen plus killer space. the hardware has always been miles ahead of it's biggest pitfall (the software). I feel ipods are so overated. Especially the touch, which is a downgraded iphone. This post has been edited by RhondaWeasley: Aug 20 2008, 09:56 PM -------------------- RhondaWeasley
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