To buy or not to buy.....experiences so far??

Manic_euphoria · 03-14-2008, 11:02 AM

Hi! I'm new to the forum and had a question. I've been debating weather to get a Zune or Ipod for some time now....so far I'm siding with the Zune. I was wondering if you guys had any positive/ negative experiences that would help me make my decision? Thanks!!

Gregory · 03-14-2008, 11:06 AM

If you decide to buy a Zune I would recommend getting the software installed.

I would check out this.

Jon · 03-15-2008, 05:49 AM

Get a white Zune, check THIS out.

finn · 03-16-2008, 04:27 PM

i think that zune is better than any of the other mp3s out there, its much more reliable and all the software is great

Darren · 03-16-2008, 05:14 PM

Zune Forever

Click here and click on My Zune and you can see a pic of my Zune

CameleonMK · 03-16-2008, 05:19 PM

Me personally, I think it would depend on how big your library is.

Scrapz616 · 03-16-2008, 05:42 PM

yea, depends what u want from ur player and how much memory u will be using

Manic_euphoria · 03-17-2008, 02:41 PM

Thanks for your replies, I really appreciate it! I was thinking of getting a 30GB, seeing how 80 is so much space, 30 seems like a reasonable choice. (I want the red, yet in the pics it looks a deep pink....any input anyone??)I was thinking of mostly using it for music and movies, not so much for pics. I also noticed each Zune color is a different price...do you guys know if the protective color skins would let you sort of change Zune colors? thanx!!

lpxxfaintxx · 03-17-2008, 02:59 PM

There are protective skins at www.decalgirl.com for multiple colors. In all honesty, I'd prefer a Zune 80 (although I do not own one) for future features with the ZunePad and games. Also, it's much slimmer and has a bigger screen.

Manic_euphoria · 03-18-2008, 03:47 PM

Ooooh those skins are really nice, yet they don't seem very protective....it seems like a thin layer of vinyl you past eonto your Zune....I was wondering if getting the cheapest Zune and buying a protective skin in a desired color would be a good idea...any thoughts??

mezi99360 · 04-06-2008, 12:57 PM

The red Zune is barely red at all. On the box, it looks like a nice deep, dark red, but when you open it, it's like... '80s car that's been left in the sun-red, like a really pale, faded, nasty color. I've got a nice leather case for mine though, so I hardly look at the ugly red. Had I known it was going to be that shade of red, I'd have gotten the black instead.

Zazuneafoon · 04-10-2008, 04:49 PM

sorry to hear that you don't like the color of your Zune. But, it's cool to hear that you did get one in the end.

Welcome to the social!!

soccerfreak24 · 04-10-2008, 04:51 PM

Hey manic. Quick thing.. if your going to get the 30 gig remember that although it does have the new firmware, the device is still pretty big, the battery life isn't as good, and it doesn't have the touch pad. I don't know if those are important to you, but take it into consideration.

korndogg916 · 04-27-2008, 07:21 PM

Well Myself I did alot of homework before buying a Zune. My kids have crap pods err Ipods and Iam so thankful that I did not follow them. The Zune is so much easier to manage and very user friendly. So my opinion is yea grab one. I have a 30 gig and love it plenty. Also I suggest that you buy one at Target. For an extra $19.00 bucks you get a three year warranty ! And basicly in there warranty it states if they cant fix it they replace it! No deductable! So grab one and have fun!

**SilentWalrus** · 04-27-2008, 07:24 PM

Zune definitely.
I would get a red 30g
I have a red 80g and it's way too much space.
Just get a zuneone.net crystal case that is clear and you'll be good.

03-14-2008, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Manic_euphoria Squirt Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 11 Donate	To buy or not to buy.....experiences so far?? Hi! I'm new to the forum and had a question. I've been debating weather to get a Zune or Ipod for some time now....so far I'm siding with the Zune. I was wondering if you guys had any positive/ negative experiences that would help me make my decision? Thanks!!

03-14-2008, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gregory Support Team Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: What a stalker! Posts: 6,231 Reputation: 232 $zB: 3550 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	If you decide to buy a Zune I would recommend getting the software installed. I would check out this. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ^^ Interwebz in my car! Do you live outside of the US, have Paypal, and want the Zune Pass? If so PM me.

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Darren That's Not Funny Support Team Section Staff Senior Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,264 Reputation: 107 $zB: 1036 Donate	Zune Forever Click here and click on My Zune and you can see a pic of my Zune __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Scrapz616 Support Team Graduate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,443 Reputation: 107 $zB: 1108 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	yea, depends what u want from ur player and how much memory u will be using __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-17-2008, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
lpxxfaintxx Administrator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 5,737 Reputation: 177 $zB: 1792 Donate	There are protective skins at www.decalgirl.com for multiple colors. In all honesty, I'd prefer a Zune 80 (although I do not own one) for future features with the ZunePad and games. Also, it's much slimmer and has a bigger screen. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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03-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
finn Zewbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	i think that zune is better than any of the other mp3s out there, its much more reliable and all the software is great

03-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Manic_euphoria Squirt Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 11 Donate	Thanks for your replies, I really appreciate it! I was thinking of getting a 30GB, seeing how 80 is so much space, 30 seems like a reasonable choice. (I want the red, yet in the pics it looks a deep pink....any input anyone??)I was thinking of mostly using it for music and movies, not so much for pics. I also noticed each Zune color is a different price...do you guys know if the protective color skins would let you sort of change Zune colors? thanx!!

03-18-2008, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Manic_euphoria Squirt Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 11 Donate	Ooooh those skins are really nice, yet they don't seem very protective....it seems like a thin layer of vinyl you past eonto your Zune....I was wondering if getting the cheapest Zune and buying a protective skin in a desired color would be a good idea...any thoughts??

04-06-2008, 12:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
mezi99360 Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	The red Zune is barely red at all. On the box, it looks like a nice deep, dark red, but when you open it, it's like... '80s car that's been left in the sun-red, like a really pale, faded, nasty color. I've got a nice leather case for mine though, so I hardly look at the ugly red. Had I known it was going to be that shade of red, I'd have gotten the black instead.

04-10-2008, 04:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zazuneafoon Experienced Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 179 Reputation: 14 $zB: 121 Donate	sorry to hear that you don't like the color of your Zune. But, it's cool to hear that you did get one in the end. Welcome to the social!!

04-10-2008, 04:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
soccerfreak24 Support Team Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,560 Reputation: 148 $zB: 2537 Donate	Hey manic. Quick thing.. if your going to get the 30 gig remember that although it does have the new firmware, the device is still pretty big, the battery life isn't as good, and it doesn't have the touch pad. I don't know if those are important to you, but take it into consideration. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-27-2008, 07:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
korndogg916 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 5 Donate	Well Myself I did alot of homework before buying a Zune. My kids have crap pods err Ipods and Iam so thankful that I did not follow them. The Zune is so much easier to manage and very user friendly. So my opinion is yea grab one. I have a 30 gig and love it plenty. Also I suggest that you buy one at Target. For an extra $19.00 bucks you get a three year warranty ! And basicly in there warranty it states if they cant fix it they replace it! No deductable! So grab one and have fun!

04-27-2008, 07:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
SilentWalrus Large Walrus Premium Member Zune Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 768 Reputation: 47 $zB: 728 Donate	Zune definitely. I would get a red 30g I have a red 80g and it's way too much space. Just get a zuneone.net crystal case that is clear and you'll be good. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks for the sig stkr. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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