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Originally Posted by David Tucker
This is a little after the fact since this has been sitting in my queue for a while, but here we go anyway! This is why I hate that people think the Zune needs applications to compete in the market. CNET�s prize fight is a little absurd because we have two devices that in reality can provide the same service but really don�t do the same thing. I�ll save you the time�the iPod Touch blows away the Zune HD 4.5 to 4.0 in the 5 round fight. But they�re comparing two different things throughout the fight. I feel like they may as well compare a Zune and a Corvette and dock the Zune points for not putting out 400HP. Yeah sure, they both play music!
If you want a device for a little music, applications, games�go get a Touch. If you want multimedia device that�s dedicated to music and video, go get a Zune. They�re just not comparable and not because one is better than the other.
If you take away application store out from the Zune equation, and there isn't much you're losing out on, then the Zune is not competing with a Touch at all. But because it has one it does compete. Poorly.
In most reviews I�ve seen, including CNET, the Zune wins on sound and screen quality. The navigation is considered on par with the iPod. Some like the Zune better while others like the iPod better but I think everyone can agree both devices are very good on that front and then it�s just personal preference. Both devices are well liked for the physical design. If I�m looking for a portable media player, the Zune just won on sound and picture. If I�m looking for a PDA, I�m getting an iPod. |
...are you kidding me? by omitting the 720p output and KILLER interface you proved to be another mac fanboy. didnt mention the HD radio either... or the OLED screen. the interface allows little things like being able to delete songs and videos directly off the device itself or adding your own picture for the screen-lock curtain, or even just looking at the amount of album artwork that you the Zune program finds for you automatically when music goes into Zune. the program itself really blows iTunes out of the water especially if you feel like getting the Zunepass 15$/mo unlimited music downloads. (only downside is it's for windows only, but just get parallels desktop 5 for mac and youre set) you didnt mention the actual product is made of lightweight metal that doesnt scratch, fits in your hand better, takes 3-5 seconds to clean with a good exhale and t-shirt... seriously ive had mine for 2 months it still looks brand new with no case, who can say that about their ipod?! i got grossed out looking at my own after 2 months of wear and tear even just to the lame jelly cases i had... i wonder what other people think about their scratched up iTouches. i like ipods but really i got twice the memory of the 8gb for 20 bucks more and i got this awesome zune. for a cheaper price compared to the larger 32 gig which i really dont want cause i'll store pointless music for years and id rather just keep cycling through 16 gigs, i was pleased with my zune HD. but knowing apple n00bs theyll keep bashing until we get silverlight and/or flash player plugin... a media player is a media player and i think apple is using it like a standard when its really a bonus that the player even comes with apps. with the apps and whatnot, id rather have less good ones than thousands of retarded ones.
i got the zune to replace my nano and im loving not supporting the apple company. anything macs can do windows can do better its just a fact :/
all i have to say to microsoft regarding the zune is where are my 5 main apps? e-book/pdf reader/writer, youtube, fb, twitter, and last.fm radio.
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