I picked one up today, just wondering how it stacks up to the Ipod. I've been a PC guy all my life, so for the same price I had to get the Zune. Whats everyone think about theirs?
I chose the zune because of the capability to trade music with other zune players. Also, like stated above you don't have to use any certain program to upload music, they offer one, but is not required. I have not had any issues yet, because I just got it, but thanks guys for the links. Interesting things to watch out for. But I'm still happy I did not go with Ipod. I was also able to wirelessly sync my zune with my computer, which is nice because it eliminates wires and I can always be charging it within decent range of my lap top. Just my two cents, but thank you for everyones opinion.
I chose the zune because of the capability to trade music with other zune players. Also, like stated above you don't have to use any certain program to upload music, they offer one, but is not required. I have not had any issues yet, because I just got it, but thanks guys for the links. Interesting things to watch out for. But I'm still happy I did not go with Ipod. I was also able to wirelessly sync my zune with my computer, which is nice because it eliminates wires and I can always be charging it within decent range of my lap top. Just my two cents, but thank you for everyones opinion.
I've evaluated the Zune -- Microsoft did not get it right with this iteration at all, IMHO. The wireless synching is nice... in theory, but in reality, it is very slow compared to a USB 2.0 or FireWire connection (as the iPod has).
The DRM nonsense Microsoft is foisting on people with the Zune is pretty horrible compared to the iPod. In all, I do not expect the current incarnation to make any dent at all in the market.
I'm never giving Gill Bates another nickel for his garbage anymore. All Microsoft dones is try to play catchup to the real innovators. (Chasing their taillights). Been that way since DOS 1.0.
I picked one up today, just wondering how it stacks up to the Ipod. I've been a PC guy all my life, so for the same price I had to get the Zune. Whats everyone think about theirs?
with all the DRM crap microshaft put into the zune, no thanks...i am a creative labs guy, have the zen vision m (video and music player) 30gb model, even apple forces you to use itunes to load your music, and they have tons of DRM stuff built into itunes...with creative, drag and drop as though the player is a hard drive, and it has 15hr battery life. microshaft can't build a proper o/s yet, let alone music players. all IMHO.
Rob
I stand corrected Mike, thanks for the info.with all the DRM crap microshaft put into the zune, no thanks...i am a creative labs guy, have the zen vision m (video and music player) 30gb model, even apple forces you to use itunes to load your music, and they have tons of DRM stuff built into itunes...with creative, drag and drop as though the player is a hard drive, and it has 15hr battery life. microshaft can't build a proper o/s yet, let alone music players. all IMHO.
Rob
Not true anymore. I don't even have iTunes installed on my laptop and I'm happily transferring music back and forth on my iPod using Winamp.
I chose the zune because of the capability to trade music with other zune players. Also, like stated above you don't have to use any certain program to upload music, they offer one, but is not required. I have not had any issues yet, because I just got it, but thanks guys for the links. Interesting things to watch out for. But I'm still happy I did not go with Ipod. I was also able to wirelessly sync my zune with my computer, which is nice because it eliminates wires and I can always be charging it within decent range of my lap top. Just my two cents, but thank you for everyones opinion.
I've evaluated the Zune -- Microsoft did not get it right with this iteration at all, IMHO. The wireless synching is nice... in theory, but in reality, it is very slow compared to a USB 2.0 or FireWire connection (as the iPod has).
The DRM nonsense Microsoft is foisting on people with the Zune is pretty horrible compared to the iPod. In all, I do not expect the current incarnation to make any dent at all in the market.
with all the DRM crap microshaft put into the zune, no thanks...i am a creative labs guy, have the zen vision m (video and music player) 30gb model, even apple forces you to use itunes to load your music, and they have tons of DRM stuff built into itunes...with creative, drag and drop as though the player is a hard drive, and it has 15hr battery life. microshaft can't build a proper o/s yet, let alone music players. all IMHO.
Rob
gotcha Moki, thanks for the correction. Good to see the DRM stuff will eventually go on itunes anyhow, microshaft needs to get their heads out of the sand and stop shoving DRM down everyones throat, it is clear this is NOT what the general public wants.with all the DRM crap microshaft put into the zune, no thanks...i am a creative labs guy, have the zen vision m (video and music player) 30gb model, even apple forces you to use itunes to load your music, and they have tons of DRM stuff built into itunes...with creative, drag and drop as though the player is a hard drive, and it has 15hr battery life. microshaft can't build a proper o/s yet, let alone music players. all IMHO.
Rob
Just a quick correction/clarification here... the ONLY place where iTunes involves any DRM at all is for songs you purchase from their store. You can use iTunes to transfer/rip your own music all day and all night, and no DRM is involved. Period.
This is not the case with the Zune, unfortunately, which adds DRM to everything you do, even your own music.