Zune HD Question

[Dark Cloud]

Hello everyone! I come here asking for some advice regarding the Zune HD.

I currently have a Zune 80GB. Got in in 2008, and I've loved it ever since. I've also gotten into playing all of my music through the Zune software so in general, I really am a "Zune guy."

My problem is this: last night, my Zune was working fine. I listened to music and then went to bed. I wake up today and try to turn it on, and nothing happened. I plug it up to my computer, Xbox, wall charger, and get nothing. So I am assuming that the device simply died as the resets won't even work.

I looked up the repair stuff on Zune's website, and apparently, Microsoft will send me any kind of model I want as a replacement (for a charge, that is). I can get a new Zune 80GB or Zune HD 16GB for $120, or a Zune HD 32GB for $150, or lesser GB models for less than $100.

Therefore, my question is this: is the Zune HD 32GB worth getting for $150, or should I stick with my 80 GB model? I only had music on my Zune beforehand (which actually was around 32GB), but I never listened to some of it, so storage is not an issue. The only thing preventing me from going ahead with this is the lack of support the Zune will receive in the future. I don't really wanna invest in an Apple product (I HATE iTunes with a passion), and no other mp3 player I had before came close to my Zune.

So is it worth getting a Zune HD?

[Rainbow Dash]

Don't get a zune in general

[dooglehead]

I personally think it would be worth it. I think it is pretty clear that the Zune HD wont be getting any more firmware upgrades. Zune is turning into a service rather than a device. It is still a great pmp.

[Dark Cloud]

Originally Posted by Rainbow Dash

Don't get a zune in general

Why? I could really care less about the updates or any of that. All I want is a device (that's not my phone or by Apple) that I can listen to my music on. I'm already used to Zune, so why not?

[Dilpickle1]

Buy the **** out of the Zune HD. Its the greatest dedicated PmP ever...

[alpha8768]

I would say: don't get a new Zune

The future lack of support is a big point to consider... And the actual price of unlocked WP7s on ebay is another big point!

You know, I sold my Zune HD 16GB last month for 90$ to get a NEW (in the retail box) Samsung Focus for 256$ without carrier. I am proud to say that it is my new PMP, and I still have access to the marketplace and all the services that don't require 3G or phone calls

You got my opinion

[Tartarus]

I'll sell you my Zune HD 32 GB with HD out dock and cases (I still have the original boxes and manuals etc) for $220,I should have it on eBay within a week if you want

[boohbah11]

Definitely get a zhd, its the pmp you will ever own

[Steven Me]

I would take the 80Gb Zune only for Music. For everything else you could use your smartphone

[shadowskater555]

If you want a device just for music I would defenitely say get the zune HD, its an amazing pmp, beautiful hardware and great battery life, I sold mine for the LG quantum and still miss it everyday.