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Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Elena Wasnak — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:38:57 -0000

Here's the deal: Microsoft doesn't always have the best track record when it comes to quality products. I don't even have an iPod but I would splurge on one before I bought the Zune. If I'm going to lay down the cash I need to know it's going to last me and the and that the hardware and software will be dependable.

Besides. Microsoft will never be able to appeal to the same market Apple does. No contest.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

iPod Repair — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:27:37 -0000

Good article. I love to download music for my iPod; one of the best gadgets I have.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Navneet — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:32:28 -0000

Hi Guys.
I have used both the Zune and the iPod (Classic and Shuffle)
Zune sucks. Its Zune software on the PC is a pain. Compare that to iTunes - really no effort required for doing even new stuff.

Actual Zune interface is also tacky. But that may be because iPods controls are revolutionary. But patented interface or otherwise, Zune did come out after iPod had been released for a substantial time. Microsoft had experienced the quality of the product that was in the market. Is this the best that they could do?

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Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Mikey — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:19:27 -0000

Okay im a teenager, and i will say that having an Ipod isn't as much of a big deal anymore seeing as a lot of kids can't afford one. On that note though,I've had both a Zune and an Ipod, and out of bolth, i kept the Ipod. Why? Because of the little things, one the Ipod is smaller and holds less, this may not seem like a big issue, but it is since most people stick thier media player in their pocket. another one is i love itunes. You can basicaly find anything you want on there. Movies, your favorite tv shows, and music videos. Third would be it works on windows and mac, which is good because everybody i know has a different computer. There's more products from third parties out there for ipods. and finally Its and easy to use product without complications. Your ipod freezes up you push 2 buttons, and voila its fixed.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

jeff — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:02:32 -0000

i dont know what podcast is or DRMs is but the zune kicks the poo out of the ipod....why do people make them seem so difficult.with all these big words when there comparing them...its a f****** square wit music in it..thats all u need to know..... all i know is that the zune has a big colored screen and u can put pictures as ur backround and it has a radio so its better thats all that matters...peace

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Sleepy Almond — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:15:19 -0000

I own an iPod touch... The Wi-Fi is fast but there is no Flash or Java yet... If the Zune uses Explorer browser then it will be able to run Flash and(?) Java... So far I'm content with my iPod... But I'm still waiting for the Flash... Steve Jobs announced that there wont be any Java on iPod touch... Maybe Flash...

- Sleepy.Almond@gmail.com

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

bobo bobobo — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:48:43 -0000

i have decided to buy and ipod!

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

zune — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:03:50 -0000

It very hard for me to read all about zune

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

kevin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:58:07 -0000

i believe that in about 5 years the zune will definately be the superior mp3 player over ipod. How many generations of the ipod has apple gone through? 6? the zune is about to be in its second generation. No wonder it seems so inferior. Once microsoft improves the product line, makes better use of the wifi feature, and makes better design decisions everyone will want it.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Evan Gretok — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:37:29 -0000

Okay, clearly there have been changes to the zune since you wrote this. I just want to point out a few things.
1: The zune's 3-inch screen is awesome.
2: The controls take only about 30 seconds to master.
3: It includes EVERYTHING you need. You have to buy iTunes separatly for iPod (i don't like Apple's way of doing this)
4: It now has smaller flash models and a higher capacity model with touch controls.
5: Ever since the original release, updates have allowed it to work with more formats.
6: There are a few more color options (i know it isn't that important but...)
Granted Apple was first at this market, and has been the greatest since then. But, in my opinion (and this may be affected by the fact that the only iPod i ever had anything to do with never worked), its time for the zune to take the throne. Of course the player you buy really depends on what you want. Apple fanboys will always love the iPod. But the time of the zune is coming, and it showed an extreme amount of improvement since its launch, and it'll get even better. I have nothing against the iPod, i just love the zune.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Mundi — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:38:37 -0000

One thing that wasn't mentioned is the price!!! >:(
Zune: 30 GB - $300

iPod: 8 GB - $300

!!!!!

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Caboose — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:02:45 -0000

1. The Zune 2 product line will have podcasts and smaller sizes for the people that like smaller mp3 players. and an 80gb one. Oh and for the people that like the circle movement that the iPod uses be HAPPY because Zune 2's have that too.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Salil — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:39:13 -0000

You guys are stupid, I use torrents and limewire, so why do I need itunes? I use windows/ PC so I'm going with the zune

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Epoc — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:56:35 -0000

I have a zune and I love it. One of my friends also bought a zune and we used the wi-fi, no big deal. Then my same friend found a video ipod on the ground. he got everything he needed for it, tried to use it and got angry he came in to school and said that he hated i-tunes and that the zune software is so much simpler to use.
also, the updates make it very cool because when apple adds new features to the ipod, you have to go out and spend a couple hundred dollars on a new one while with zune, you can get updates to enhace the expiriance. perhaps games will be on the way (if not, that's NOT why I bought my zune, it was for music and video) but ms is working on the zune.
And also again, who cares about the color of your music device!? and if that's what you're looking for, zune has plenty of colors. even some unusual colors that show that you are't an ipoder. also more duable and while walking with it just in your pants pocket and if they're baggy, you know you have it unlike the ipod nano's.
Zune: not winner yet, but soon. once the word is spread around...

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

CantTouchthis — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:05:38 -0000

iPod Touch
r u kidding me look at it

Zune is trying to compete with the gen 5 ipod now this

zune is done

or for more space get the 160 gig iPod Classic

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Headphoneguy — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:54:59 -0000

As for the podcast thing:
I currently have an ipod, and use Winamp to sync it
However, for podcasting, i still have to use itunes

Its the same for the zune, you CAN (figuratavly speaking) add podcasts to your zune, but it wont appear in a podcast area (You could make a podcast PL tho...

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Zachary — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:15:11 -0000

It is obvious that the zune IS NOT on the same level as the ipod, but i would guess in the near future the zune will surpass the ipod. I currently own a zune and i had an ipod before it. ONE THING MOST PEOPLE WHO HAVE OWNED IPODS FAIL TO TELL ANYBODY is that IPODS HAVE A RESTRICTED CHARGE AMOUNT ON THEM, SO THEY PRETTY MUCH KILL THEMSELVES IN ABOUT A YEAR, and that SUCKS. The zune does not do that, which i like very much, i dont wanna funnel out $250 a year just to have good portable music. The zune software is also much better then itunes, it has subscription options to where YOU CAN BUY UNLIMITED SONGS for only 14.99 a month usd, so for the price of an average cd on itunes, you can get unlimited downloads for a month on zune software.

Overall while the ipod may be better now, the zune will surpass it soon once people realize what is going on.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Quinlan — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:12:32 -0000

We all know the Zune isn't as good as the iPod YET! The Zune has a lot of potential. When they make the next Zune it'll be a lot better, and will hopefully be able to combat the iPod, or at least pose a threat.

Besides, iPod is too popular. I'd rather do something against the crowd than with it. So I can't wait to (probably) get a Zune (still doing research).

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Matthew — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:04:27 -0000

i havent looked into the zune yet, but i do like how the 30-gb zune is available for the same price as a 4-gb ipod nano. dont get me wrong--i love the ipod nano. but i think the large capacity at the lower price is very competitive.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

jake — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:47:38 -0000

from the reviews i have read the zune and i-pod sound equal. i own an i-pod nano. i have it full and the screeen is broken. i am looking for a new music player. the only reasons i am going for the zune us the bigger screeen, radio, and less fragile. but i found a sweet deal for a video i-pod for 180 bucks. if you have a lot of music from itunes then get an ipod. i do not have a lot of music from itunes. i only have about 30 or so songs. most of my songs are from cds. i dont listen to podcasts and i am not a video freak. i am straight forward music junky. there is only one video that i would put on it and it is one that i made. i am just looking for the device that is less complicated. the touch wheel is annoying and the ipod is to fragile. i am a rough kid and the zune is more durable. i think a made my decision. the zune. i might get the ipod since i can get for fourty dollars cheeper but i dought it. bottom line. if you download a lot of music and you dont rough around. get an ipod. if you have a large cd collection and you run around a lot get a zune.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Donna — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:06:56 -0000

I bought a 2 yr service contract for my IPOD Mini. Apple refuses to honor it and has basically ripped me a new rear to the tune off $200+. I've ordered a Zune to replace it. Is it truly impossible to transfer 400+ downloads from ITUNES to the Zune once I get it???? Most of you are way more tech savy than me. I can't believe that you can steal music but can't transfer purchased music from one MP3 to another.

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:07:02 -0000

Wow, Zune all the way, Bill Gates is the one that perfected the computer, Its just the beginning, you cant expect that Zune doesn't have anything up there sleeve. Trust Microsoft, without microsoft, apple wouldn't even be here. And dont say microsoft copied apple. You seriously think Microsoft wouldn't of thought of it, or eventually thought of it? I guarentee in the next 3 years(when Zune is on there feet) It will be more popular than the Ipod. Also, do you evr see computer professionals EVER using macs? No they are always usin windows powered computer, Not macintosh(tell u sumthing?). Well it should, in the end, Microsoft is MUCH better than Apple

Re: My thoughts about Zune vs. iPod

Jim — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:35:16 -0000

you can say wutever u want but the bottom line is that ipods suck. the shuffle is durable but has no screen. the nano's screen is much too small. the video ipods suck because of the battery life, they scratch really easily, and theyre 2 heavy 2 carry in ur pocket. also, itunes sucks. im just gonna buy a zune because it cant be any worse than an ipod