I hate the Ipod (because I think the sound options are way too limited) and I've never really tried the Zune because I've always stuck to Creative Labs. I started out with the Zen Micro, then moved to the Zen Vision M and now I own a Creative Zen (yeah, now it's just Zen). Creative products tend to have excelent sound customization options and sound quality which are the most important things to me when it comes to MP3 players.
Poll: Zune, iPod or Other?
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when i looked into getting myself something to play music on the go. my first look was at the Zune.. but i've gotta say... anything that comes in colours that can only be described as Vomit Green and Dog Shit Brown isn't gonna go down well....
although my cousin did get one. and i've gotta say to use, it isn't half bad... but functionality isn't everything... asthetics are a major player too, and iPods look damn nice.... in my opinion anyway....
although my cousin did get one. and i've gotta say to use, it isn't half bad... but functionality isn't everything... asthetics are a major player too, and iPods look damn nice.... in my opinion anyway....
It's interesting to see so many Zune users here. Are they quite popular in the US? I don't even know anywhere that sells them in Europe apart from Amazon.
Personally, I'm still relying on my iRiver HP-140. It's *huge*, like brick compared to modern iPods, and it only has a black and white text-based interface, but it's got 40 gigs and the sound quality still beats most other players. They used to be the top choice for audiophiles, but iRiver seemed to have shifted focus in recent years.
I might have to replace it within the next year as the battery has slowly been deteriorating, but it's taken four years of near constant use which I've been very imressed with. The trouble is, there isn't another player like it on the market. I don't want an iPod because I don't want to touch iTunes and I've heard mixed reviews about the sound quality. I know there are other ways of managing your iPod, but I want something which is recognised as a USB storage device where I can just drag and drop files. I hate having to "sync" things, it's not how I work. Hopefully I can find something when the time comes.
Personally, I'm still relying on my iRiver HP-140. It's *huge*, like brick compared to modern iPods, and it only has a black and white text-based interface, but it's got 40 gigs and the sound quality still beats most other players. They used to be the top choice for audiophiles, but iRiver seemed to have shifted focus in recent years.
I might have to replace it within the next year as the battery has slowly been deteriorating, but it's taken four years of near constant use which I've been very imressed with. The trouble is, there isn't another player like it on the market. I don't want an iPod because I don't want to touch iTunes and I've heard mixed reviews about the sound quality. I know there are other ways of managing your iPod, but I want something which is recognised as a USB storage device where I can just drag and drop files. I hate having to "sync" things, it's not how I work. Hopefully I can find something when the time comes.
I've got an 80gb Zune. Black, with one of the Zune Original art engravings on the back. My fiance has a 30gb one. The best part is that both of us can use the same subscription account, and get just about whatever music we want.
I'm not 100% on this, but I don't think they're intended for sale outside the US at the moment. Maybe Canada as well. It was a common complaint when it was launched, and I'm not sure if that has changed.mintsauce post=18.68966.645448 said:
I have an 8 GB iPod nano (3rd gen), which is just what I need. It's the only mp3 player I own, and was a wonderful upgrade from my DiskMan. Having all the music in one spot is great, and the video capability is a nice bonus. The thing I dislike the most about it is the choice of pre-packaged headphones. Earbuds bug me like nothing else.
I think they launched in Canada this spring... in any case they're out but they're not really doing that well. I was tempted to wait for the Zune launch, but the Samsung went on sale for $50 and that ain't bad for an 8GB player with FM.Virgil post=18.68966.645498 said:
-- Steve
I'm voting other. I'm saving up right now for the Archos 605 Wifi, and previously have used iRiver products, with pretty high satisfaction. Other than that, I have a PSP, which I like because it supports ATRAC, which is a lossless codec, albeit a DRMed as hell one.
zune's became popular? did they release duke nukem forever at the same time?Evil Raven665 post=18.68966.645075 said:
i got a 30 gig ipod and it's crammed full of music, need a bigger one
I have an 8 gb zune, and I love the picture, and software it uses. It also plays on the sexbox, so thats good too. And i guess the new xbox dashboard is going to look a lot like the zune OS.
30 gig Ipod that I named George, don't ask why. I'm gonna need a 80 gig soon. Searching for a name.
The last part of that sentence was the only thing I've really disagreed with. I hated those earbuds, more then the iPod ones. The little foam covers vanished in my pocket and they tend to fall out of my ears. Though I give them credit for the little magnet on the back of the headphones so they stick together.Ares Tyr post=18.68966.645589 said:
I was really referring to the sound that the earbuds are able to output. Usually with earbuds, you can't differentiate much the bass, treble, and what not and I'd usually use a larger set of bulky headphones for good sound quality. But with the Zune earbuds, I can hear the music very clearly. Also, they are comfortable to me, because usually earbuds are too small and fall out of my ears, but the Zune one's fit very well, and comfortably. I don't even use the foam covers.Captain_Ne-San post=18.68966.646844 said:
And yes, the magnet is awesome. Also a good way to hurt your ears is to connect them while they are in your ear. Teeth grinding sound that is.
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