cnet Prizefight: Zune vs. iPod = DRAW

marker580 · 12-03-2007, 10:35 AM

Yes, I spoiled it. But check it out here.

Dizzy · 12-03-2007, 10:42 AM

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The Zune seemed to win most rounds by just a hair

Zune kicked the iPod's ass when it came to rounds. But whatev...
Pretty convenient for them

marker580 · 12-03-2007, 10:45 AM

Yeah, it sucks that the Zune took 4 of the 5 rounds, but got robbed of the glory because of compatibility. Nonetheless, as c|net notes:

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The fact that the Zune even tied the mighty iPod Classic should be enough to send Apple's most devout fans into a reactionary hissy-fit.

baysik · 12-03-2007, 11:02 AM

hopefully the zune will be the winner when/if an update for the zune software comes out

chi · 12-03-2007, 11:28 AM

WTF ZUNE DEFINATLY WON!!

lespy · 12-03-2007, 11:35 AM

i am pretty sure that 2 of those testers where apple fans

lpxxfaintxx · 12-03-2007, 03:55 PM

Wow. Zune totally should have won that.

itzzddongzz · 12-03-2007, 04:49 PM

zune pwns ipod

Tobososlow · 12-03-2007, 04:51 PM

Seems like people are really starting to recognize the Zune and it's ultimate power... I'm glad I got mine for free

Andre3000 · 12-03-2007, 08:16 PM

Its not a draw. ZUne owns ipod in everything except battery life. They just didn't wanna upset apple.

RMBchocolate · 12-03-2007, 08:25 PM

they dont know what they're talkin about. zune won.

ACE · 12-03-2007, 11:39 PM

nice find! moved to Zune News....featured on front page!

musicmajor · 12-04-2007, 07:11 AM

The based the final result on overall points. In the four categories that Zune won, it won by just single point. But in the category that it lost - compatibility - it was under by four points. Hence the draw.

Javiert92 · 12-04-2007, 08:20 AM

It's obviously biased.

yensed · 12-04-2007, 09:31 AM

Even if the Zune80 would have came ahead, The iPodC would have still been right behind it. These 2 devices are so similar in so many ways. For every positive feature one of the devices has, it has a lacks in another area. The iPodC allows full access to its HDD which is extremely convenient, but it has a small screen which isn't fun to watch videos on. Whereas the Zune80 allows no access to its HDD, but has a nice large screen. Or EQ+Basic functionality(iPod) Vs. Radio+Wireless Sync(Zune). This is actually a very good thing for the Zune.

P.S. I do agree, Zune80>>>iPod Classic(80GB).

ACE · 12-04-2007, 02:24 PM

Actually, if you think about it - compatibility is moot subject. For one, why would Microsoft worry about making Zune compatible with 3% of the global market share (talking about Mac computers)? Second, don't the majority of that 3% already have some form of dual boot to make them able to use 90% of the software? I really think this survey, among other things, is starting to tarnish c|net in my eyes...

kanebix · 12-04-2007, 02:35 PM

Granted, since only like 4% of us in the world have a mac, it should have won in compatibility, but with future upgrades, the zune should have an easy time snagging first.

yensed · 12-04-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ACE

Actually, if you think about it - compatibility is moot subject. For one, why would Microsoft worry about making Zune compatible with 3% of the global market share (talking about Mac computers)? Second, don't the majority of that 3% already have some form of dual boot to make them able to use 90% of the software? I really think this survey, among other things, is starting to tarnish c|net in my eyes...

As time goes on, It would benefit MS to support both. But I can understand why its currently not a priority..

I still trust C|net when it comes to most things. But for PMP reviews, They Suck! Probably the Worst around(IMO). Though Jame Kim(R.I.P.) did do a fantastic job. His review of the first Zune on C|net was a major part of my decision to get one.

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Originally Posted by kanebix

Granted, since only like 4% of us in the world have a mac, it should have won in compatibility, but with future upgrades, the zune should have an easy time snagging first.

The Zune offers support for a single OS where as the iPod supports two OS's. There was no way the Zune could have won that round..

I think having Wireless Sync and Radio should have brought the Zune80 in 1st place. But then again, there was no "Functionality/Features" category.

mojorocker · 12-06-2007, 06:49 PM

I still think the Zune is much better.

xjakehxbabehx · 12-08-2007, 04:01 AM

zune out does ipod on everything!
wifi, screen quality, sound quality, design, just everything!

12-03-2007, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
marker580 Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 53 Reputation: 13 $zB: 1 Donate	cnet Prizefight: Zune vs. iPod = DRAW Yes, I spoiled it. But check it out here. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-03-2007, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
chi Experienced Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 199 Reputation: 11 $zB: 104 Donate	WTF ZUNE DEFINATLY WON!! __________________ C BROWN ZUNE ROXORZ:shocked::shocked:

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lpxxfaintxx Administrator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 5,759 Reputation: 177 $zB: 1979 Donate	Wow. Zune totally should have won that. __________________ 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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Tobososlow Super Tough Killer Robot GFX Crew Zune Freak Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In a hypocritical world Posts: 1,079 Reputation: 59 $zB: 629 Donate	Seems like people are really starting to recognize the Zune and it's ultimate power... I'm glad I got mine for free __________________ 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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ACE iPoods suck! zB Writer Section Staff Super Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 1,848 Reputation: 140 $zB: 139 Donate	nice find! moved to Zune News....featured on front page! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

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12-03-2007, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
baysik Zewbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	hopefully the zune will be the winner when/if an update for the zune software comes out

12-03-2007, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
lespy Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	i am pretty sure that 2 of those testers where apple fans

12-03-2007, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
itzzddongzz Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 83 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	zune pwns ipod

12-03-2007, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andre3000 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 151 Reputation: 15 $zB: 116 Donate	Its not a draw. ZUne owns ipod in everything except battery life. They just didn't wanna upset apple.

12-03-2007, 08:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
RMBchocolate Squirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 Reputation: 10 $zB: 5 Donate	they dont know what they're talkin about. zune won.

12-04-2007, 07:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
musicmajor Squirt Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	The based the final result on overall points. In the four categories that Zune won, it won by just single point. But in the category that it lost - compatibility - it was under by four points. Hence the draw.

12-04-2007, 08:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Javiert92 Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 72 Reputation: 11 $zB: 9 Donate	It's obviously biased.

12-04-2007, 09:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
yensed Anti-Fanboy Retired Staff Experienced Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon. Posts: 983 Reputation: 24 $zB: 122 Donate	Even if the Zune80 would have came ahead, The iPodC would have still been right behind it. These 2 devices are so similar in so many ways. For every positive feature one of the devices has, it has a lacks in another area. The iPodC allows full access to its HDD which is extremely convenient, but it has a small screen which isn't fun to watch videos on. Whereas the Zune80 allows no access to its HDD, but has a nice large screen. Or EQ+Basic functionality(iPod) Vs. Radio+Wireless Sync(Zune). This is actually a very good thing for the Zune. P.S. I do agree, Zune80>>>iPod Classic(80GB). __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Last edited by yensed : 12-04-2007 at 09:39 AM.

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ACE iPoods suck! zB Writer Section Staff Super Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 1,848 Reputation: 140 $zB: 139 Donate	Actually, if you think about it - compatibility is moot subject. For one, why would Microsoft worry about making Zune compatible with 3% of the global market share (talking about Mac computers)? Second, don't the majority of that 3% already have some form of dual boot to make them able to use 90% of the software? I really think this survey, among other things, is starting to tarnish c\|net in my eyes... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

12-04-2007, 02:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
kanebix Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 65 Reputation: 11 $zB: 9 Donate	Granted, since only like 4% of us in the world have a mac, it should have won in compatibility, but with future upgrades, the zune should have an easy time snagging first.

12-06-2007, 06:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
mojorocker Posting Disabled Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: anywhere i want to be Posts: 142 Reputation: 11 $zB: 11 Donate	I still think the Zune is much better.

12-08-2007, 04:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
xjakehxbabehx Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50 Reputation: 10 $zB: 10 Donate	zune out does ipod on everything! wifi, screen quality, sound quality, design, just everything!

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