Zune...or video ipod

michlou92 · 12-03-2007, 01:01 PM

I recently owned an apple nano ipod..nothing special, it was great for what i needed. Then all of a sudden the screen breaks internally, i call apple, it's unfixable. Well great now i'm out of an ipod so I decide to look into a video ipod for christmas, I liked the video feature. But realized that I don't want to give my money to a company that's product just broke and from talking to people I've heard this happens a lot. So i researched the 30 Black Zune and like it but still need some convincing. Someone told me not to get a Zune because the software is a pain and really confusing. Please help me clear these things up. Thanks!

Man. · 12-03-2007, 01:25 PM

Its a bit bias coming from anyone here, but i'd still have to say the Zune is much better than the ipod, both in the interface (FM 2.2) and technology(Wi-Fi) wise.

Plus I think its better to have something that many people dont have. I'm from the UK so when I pull the Zune out people are like "whats tht", but with apple its just "ohh its another ipod nothing special"

I'm not going to lie - yeah there are problems with the zune software but these can be fixed with updates (i.e what im sayin is its better to get bugy software than a bugy mp3 player).

Hope that helps

Dizzy · 12-03-2007, 01:26 PM

First off, yes, the software is a pain in the ass and easily the Zune's weakest point. However, this latest software has been completely rebuilt so there are bound to be weaknesses that can be fixed.

The new iPods are known to be shoddy quality. Really, I wouldn't invest in them unless you have plans to buy another soon. The Zune 30, while it too has problems, is a solid device that works fantastically and looks sexy. It's got continued support from both the community and the developers (pushed out in firmware updates). As an added bonus, they're ridiculously cheap nowadays too.

Diazari · 12-03-2007, 03:19 PM

I looked at the too as well, and chose the zune for the bigger screen wifi and other features. The battery life was the biggest drawback, but didn't influence my decision much.

deadshot11 · 12-03-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Man.

Its a bit bias coming from anyone here, but i'd still have to say the Zune is much better than the ipod, both in the interface (FM 2.2) and technology(Wi-Fi) wise.

Plus I think its better to have something that many people dont have. I'm from the UK so when I pull the Zune out people are like "whats tht", but with apple its just "ohh its another ipod nothing special"

I just ordered one for my wife for super cheap, and one of the things that I love too is that it's not an ipod, cuz everyone has an ipod. On top of that, the video ipod costs way more, so a 30gb mp3 player and video player that she can watch movies for much less than the ipod, that's what sold it to me.

crisis · 12-03-2007, 04:54 PM

iPods suck, nuff said =]

itzzddongzz · 12-03-2007, 05:47 PM

zune rulesss

zombie278 · 12-03-2007, 05:55 PM

i was a 4th gen ipod owner....(before the time of the zune). my ipod broke during the summer so i decided to buy the zune because of the bigger screen. it was a decision i never regretted.

mojorocker · 12-04-2007, 03:02 PM

ya i about got the ipod video, but got the zune instead, best choice i ever made

Tobososlow · 12-04-2007, 03:16 PM

Get the Zune, you won't be disappointed.

12-03-2007, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
michlou92 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10	Zune...or video ipod I recently owned an apple nano ipod..nothing special, it was great for what i needed. Then all of a sudden the screen breaks internally, i call apple, it's unfixable. Well great now i'm out of an ipod so I decide to look into a video ipod for christmas, I liked the video feature. But realized that I don't want to give my money to a company that's product just broke and from talking to people I've heard this happens a lot. So i researched the 30 Black Zune and like it but still need some convincing. Someone told me not to get a Zune because the software is a pain and really confusing. Please help me clear these things up. Thanks!

12-03-2007, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Man. Supreme Zune God Support Team Zune Freak Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,205 Reputation: 82	Its a bit bias coming from anyone here, but i'd still have to say the Zune is much better than the ipod, both in the interface (FM 2.2) and technology(Wi-Fi) wise. Plus I think its better to have something that many people dont have. I'm from the UK so when I pull the Zune out people are like "whats tht", but with apple its just "ohh its another ipod nothing special" I'm not going to lie - yeah there are problems with the zune software but these can be fixed with updates (i.e what im sayin is its better to get bugy software than a bugy mp3 player). Hope that helps __________________ 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.

12-03-2007, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,732 Reputation: 357	First off, yes, the software is a pain in the ass and easily the Zune's weakest point. However, this latest software has been completely rebuilt so there are bound to be weaknesses that can be fixed. The new iPods are known to be shoddy quality. Really, I wouldn't invest in them unless you have plans to buy another soon. The Zune 30, while it too has problems, is a solid device that works fantastically and looks sexy. It's got continued support from both the community and the developers (pushed out in firmware updates). As an added bonus, they're ridiculously cheap nowadays too. __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-03-2007, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
crisis Squirt Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18 Reputation: 10	iPods suck, nuff said =] __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-04-2007, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tobososlow It's a trap! GFX Crew Graduate Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In a hypocritical world Posts: 1,454 Reputation: 231	Get the Zune, you won't be disappointed. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-03-2007, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Diazari Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 240 Reputation: 15	I looked at the too as well, and chose the zune for the bigger screen wifi and other features. The battery life was the biggest drawback, but didn't influence my decision much.

12-03-2007, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
itzzddongzz Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 83 Reputation: 10	zune rulesss

12-03-2007, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
zombie278 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 109 Reputation: 14	i was a 4th gen ipod owner....(before the time of the zune). my ipod broke during the summer so i decided to buy the zune because of the bigger screen. it was a decision i never regretted.

12-04-2007, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
mojorocker Posting Disabled Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: anywhere i want to be Posts: 142 Reputation: 11	ya i about got the ipod video, but got the zune instead, best choice i ever made

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