PC Mag: iPod Touch = Overrated, Zune = Underrated

ACE · 10-05-2008, 04:04 PM

The people over at PC Mag, who gave Zune the Editor's Choice last year is again going to bat for Zune, calling the much hyped iPod Touch overrated - calling it the 'Kleenex' of MP3 players, and including it in their Top 10 Overrated Products. While some can't resist the iPod's appeal (apparently even zB Moderators), PC Mag puts it all into terms I have to agree with. Zune IS underrated! Here's what they say....

Overrated: Apple iPod Touch; Underrated: Microsoft Zune

The iPod has established it self as the Kleenex of the MP3 category, but other players offer stronger features to the discerning few. Most annoyingly, Apple charges a premium for less. News flash: A built-in accelerometer on the latest models lets you shake your iPod like a maraca to change tunes. Yay!

As a Microsoft product, the Zune is bound to earn insta-hate in some quarters. But it lets you sync your device wirelessly -- no cradles or cables needed. Though the iPod Touch has Wi-Fi too, we want more than Web browsing from our wireless connection. A recent Zune update allows users to tag music heard on the built-in FM tuner and order it when they next hook up on Wi-Fi. The Zune also lets you stream music to other Zune owners � if you can find 'em.

[via PCMag.com] [Thanks ickna11!]

Locke · 10-05-2008, 04:15 PM

Hurrah hurrah! Three cheers for the Zune!

Good to see it get even more good press; it's been getting a lot of love recently.

Draigos · 10-05-2008, 04:30 PM

Everywhere i go ,more people are wanting to checkout my Zune. The word is getting out.

Cloud Strife · 10-05-2008, 04:39 PM

Too true. Ive already converted a few people...

Locke · 10-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draigos

Everywhere i go ,more people are wanting to checkout my Zune. The word is getting out.

As it should.

runtohell121 · 10-05-2008, 05:22 PM

gooo zune

dustyshot · 10-05-2008, 09:07 PM

Lets cover apple with our zunes. LOL!

SilentWalrus · 10-05-2008, 09:18 PM

Yeah, I've converted numerous Apple fanboys.

Matt · 10-05-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentWalrus

Yeah, I've converted numerous Apple fanboys.

Me too

10-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,132 Reputation: 209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	PC Mag: iPod Touch = Overrated, Zune = Underrated The people over at PC Mag, who gave Zune the Editor's Choice last year is again going to bat for Zune, calling the much hyped iPod Touch overrated - calling it the 'Kleenex' of MP3 players, and including it in their Top 10 Overrated Products. While some can't resist the iPod's appeal (apparently even zB Moderators), PC Mag puts it all into terms I have to agree with. Zune IS underrated! Here's what they say.... Overrated: Apple iPod Touch; Underrated: Microsoft Zune The iPod has established it self as the Kleenex of the MP3 category, but other players offer stronger features to the discerning few. Most annoyingly, Apple charges a premium for less. News flash: A built-in accelerometer on the latest models lets you shake your iPod like a maraca to change tunes. Yay! As a Microsoft product, the Zune is bound to earn insta-hate in some quarters. But it lets you sync your device wirelessly -- no cradles or cables needed. Though the iPod Touch has Wi-Fi too, we want more than Web browsing from our wireless connection. A recent Zune update allows users to tag music heard on the built-in FM tuner and order it when they next hook up on Wi-Fi. The Zune also lets you stream music to other Zune owners � if you can find 'em. [via PCMag.com] [Thanks ickna11!] __________________ 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. 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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Draigos Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 70 Reputation: 10	Everywhere i go ,more people are wanting to checkout my Zune. The word is getting out. __________________ I'm a PC.

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