To Zune or not to Zune?

[Thulanks]

Hey people! I see everybody is talking about the new Microsoft Zune, so I was wonderin if somebody here had it.... Is it better than the Ipod? Can it play any Mp3 file or only those purchased in Zune Marketplace?

And the most important question: Should I keep my Ipod Nano or go for this one?

[t i z]

wut is this zune? can u post pic so i kno wat ure talk about?

[extepan]

well, i dont know about this zune, but if you decide to dump your ipod nano, please give it to me

[spookshow]

zune? haven't seen those in australia yet... personally i'd wait and see if it's still getting good reviews a few months on (when the problems usually start to occur)

and seriously, why ditch a fine working music device? unless you're running out of space like me (but that's another matter... *sigh*)

[s1012h]

zune's not a good mp3
might as well buy an iPod video
iPod is so much easier to use, SMALLER, and everybody's saying that iPod is still the victor in the mp3 player war even with the Zune

[adpoyao]

you know whats better than an ipod?

creative vision: M. the website anythingbutipod.com said so.

[Keishi]

aha. Zune.

http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archi...le-pinouts.php

[kaue_]

My friend bought one and when I asked her if I should buy one she said: go and upgrade to a better iPod!

And iPod is cuter!

[Keishi]

I'd recommend Creative though.

My friend go Creative 30gb (or around that size, I don't really remember, but it was BIGGER & LARGER than my 2GB iPod) for the half of its price. Not sure though about the audio quality. There has been a debate that the equalizer on iTunes only work with iPod or whatever Idk.

[kaue_]

My first mp3 was a Creative MuVo... I still have it, and wow, it was good, and cheap! I second Keishi's post.

[moombasista]

ZUNE



Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features:

30GB digital media player stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video

Features wireless networking so you can share tracks and other media
3-inch color screen features a landscape mode for video viewing

Compatible with Zune Marketplace for media downloads and subscriptions

Automatically imports your existing music, pictures and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats


Technical Details :

Supported Formats: JPEG
Supported Formats: MP3
Supported Formats: WMA
Supported Formats: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps)
Supported Formats: WMV
Internal Storage: 30GB
Display Type: 3" Color Display - 320 x 240
Interface: Wireless
Power Source: Rechargeable Battery
Dimensions: 4.4" x 2.4" x 0.6"

Product Description:

The Digital Media Player reinvented. With the new Microsoft Zune you can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your home-grown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. Listen to those received full-length songs up to three times in three days, with the option to flag the ones you like to easily purchase them the next time you sync up.

Browse the Zune Marketplace for access to millions of songs, old and new. Use the bright 3" LCD screen to watch your favorite videos or browse pictures of your family and friends. 30GB of storage means plenty of space for your music, photos, and videos. Never grow tired of your music with a built-in FM tuner for access to local FM radio broadcasts. Reinvent your digital media experience with the Microsoft Zune!

Import unprotected music, photos and videos in WMA, MP3, AAC, JPEG, WMV, MPEG-4, H.264 from iTunes and Windows Media Player Purchase music from the continually updated Zune Marketplace using 79 Microsoft Points to purchase individual songs, or use a Zune Pass subscription for unlimited access to millions of songs for just $14.99 a month (Microsoft Points cards sold separately for purchasing music without a credit card)

Optional Zune Car Pack allows you to play your tunes in your car with an FM transmitter with AutoSeek and Car Charger (Sold separately) Easily update your Zune via your PC when updates become available to add more features! Up to 12 hour battery life playing music with WiFi off Dimensions - 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.58 Weight - 5.6 ounces 1 Year limited manufacturer's warranty Requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and High Speed Internet Connectivity


iPOD video (30 GB version)



Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features:

iPod holds 7500 songs, many hours of video, thousands of photos, and more on 30 GB of storage

Download songs, podcasts, videos, games, and more from the iTunes Store

Large, 2.5-inch, 320x240-pixel, color display screen is 60-percent brighter

Search function lets you type out the name of a song with the Click Wheel for instant results

Measures 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.43 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 4.8 ounces



Technical Details:

Storage: 30 GB
Song capacity: 7,500
Photo storage: 25,000
Video storage: 40 hours
Audio support: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple lossless, AIFF and WAV

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Photo support: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats
Video support: H.264 video: up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 fps, baseline low-complexity profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 fps, baseline profile up to level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video: up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 fps, simple profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Display: 2.5-inch (diagonal) QVGA transflective, over 65,000-color liquid crystal display with white LED backlight

Resolution: 320 x 240 pixel resolution, 0.156-millimeter dot pitch
iPod ports: Dock connector, stereo minijack, composite video and audio through minijack

Connectivity: USB through dock connector; composite video (with AV cable, sold separately) and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately)

Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
Battery life: Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music; up to 3.5 hours of video playback

Charging option: Charging via USB or FireWire to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)

Charge time: About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80-percent capacity)
Headphones: Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz; Impedance: 32 ohms
Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish

Environmental requirements: Operating temperature: 32 to 95-degress F (0 to 35-degress C); Nonoperating temperature: -4 to 113-degrees F (-20 to 45-degrees C); Relative humidity: 5 to 95-percent noncondensing; Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 meters)

System requirements (Mac): USB 2.0 port; Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later; iTunes 7 or later

System requirements (PC): USB 2.0 port; Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; iTunes 7 or later

Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.43 inches (WxHxD)
Weight: 4.8 ounces
Warranty: Single-incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty

In the box: Apple 30 GB iPod with video playback, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, case, quick start guide


Product Description:

Apple iPod - Continuing its tradition of hardware and software innovation and design, Apple has released a new iPod that surpasses the last. This update to the 5th generation iPod with video playback features the same 2.5" display, but now it's 60% brighter! Perfect for iTunes 7, which ushers in movie and video game downloads.

Another update that will help out with all that new content is the battery. This iPod has up to 14 hours of music playback, and up to 3.5 hours of video playback. You also get a newer set of white Apple earbuds, and best of all, a lower price!

Ports - dock connector, Stereo minijack, composite video and audio through minijack Connectivity - USB through dock connector, composite video (with A/V cable - sold separately), and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately) Charge Time - about 4 hrs. (2 hrs. fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video - up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats / MPEG-4 video - up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats Backlight Timer Sleep Timer 20 Equalizer Settings Shuffle Songs or Albums Date and Time

I've heard a lot of bad reviews with the ZUNE so I think you should upgrade to the iPOD video IMO

[Keishi]

WOW O_O
That is so detailed sista

kudos

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I like how you can trasfer music from zune to zune.