Ipod vs. Zune - Page 2

Joshua312 · 11-14-06, 07:16

I completely agree Frugle, I love Apple and what they do as a company.

Thanks for the insight on the speakers, the real reason I was interested in the Logitech speakers was because of the capability to connect to my TV to watch the videos/tv shows I purchase. I guess it'll be best if I go to the Apple store and see things first hand and hear them.

Frugle · 11-14-06, 07:21

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Originally Posted by Joshua312

I completely agree Frugle, I love Apple and what they do as a company.

Thanks for the insight on the speakers, the real reason I was interested in the Logitech speakers was because of the capability to connect to my TV to watch the videos/tv shows I purchase. I guess it'll be best if I go to the Apple store and see things first hand and hear them.

Does that mean that you don't have a proper TV setup (good speakers and such)? as for me, the ipod dock has worked great with the video outs and audio outs.

You only need stereo speakers, if Apple had all their videos in full surround sound the file size would be insane.

Joshua312 · 11-14-06, 07:31

I do have proper speakers/tv - - Maybe I will just go with the ipod dock like you said, sure would save some money as well! Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.

Danase · 11-14-06, 07:36

I wish these things would come with a fm reciever built in. I have a iRiver right now. Not the best I am sure but it was cheap and has a fm reciever so while at the gym I can get the TV stations that are broadcast in fm.

paul34 · 11-14-06, 08:12

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Originally Posted by Joshua312

Can you elaborate a little more on this statement. Just want to see what other people think of it and it's flaws/pros.

"The iPod definitely doesn't do everything it should in an acceptable and efficient manner"

Thanks

Well, I will say that first of all I really do like the iPod - it just "works." I hear this is true for many of Apple's products, which is always a plus. Not to mention of course, the nice, elegant styling of the iPod.

However, I've heard they have their fair share of bugs and lag issues - I really hate any type of lag. Regardless, it doesn't play all the formats I'd like for it to play, and the battery is not easily user-replaceable. Plus, I'd appreciate it if it wasn't so closely integrated with the iTunes software. I know that other programs can be used with it, but this is more of a personal annoyance than anything else.

I think overall my only "complaint" would be short battery life and the fact it doesn't support too many formats. I've also heard that on default settings, iPods will basically self-destruct (with regard to all its music!) when connected to another computer. That is terrible... just shows how the record companies are crossing the line by trying to control the consumer.

If you were to buy a product right NOW, I think I'd recommend the iPod. The Zune seems like a nice little product, but not ready quite yet. I'd give it maybe a year or so for the second generation of Zune to come out.

I know a lot of people will criticize Zune simply because it is a Microsoft product, but I think it is rather unfair. Remember the first generation iPods? Yea, neither do a lot of people

. It took Apple a few tries to make the great iPods we all know today.

SpoiledMan · 11-14-06, 10:22

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Originally Posted by paul34

Remember the first generation iPods? Yea, neither do a lot of people

. It took Apple a few tries to make the great iPods we all know today.

It wasn't because it wasn't "right" but that it was a Mac only item. Mac's really weren't that popular when the first iPod came out. When they made them compatible with the "dark side" then the popularity grew. I've had one since they first came out. There hasn't really been much change in how they work but more the form factor and the control layout.

Yal · 11-15-06, 09:56

I would wait for Zune 3.0 it will be killer by then. Zune 1.0 is just the proverbial shot across the bow to Apple. Its like Rambo picking up the mike and saying "Murdoch I'm coming to get you"

I would get the Ipod but I personally like a radio so I went with a Cowon X5 (Iriver and Zen are also great). The very second Ipod comes out with a built in radio (not a remote attachment crap) I will get two!

rjstaaf · 11-15-06, 10:26

Both are too rich for my blood. My kids want an MP3 player for Xmas and we are getting them each a Creative Zen V with 1Gb capacity.

ZEN V - Small and trendy, ZEN V features a brilliant full color 1.5" OLED display

Creative Zen V 1GB, White/Orange - Wal-Mart

It is currently $79 at Walmart. For the same price as the Ipod Shuffle you get the same capacity but you also get a screen similar to the more expensive Ipods.

CkretAjint · 11-15-06, 12:36

This IMO just falls down to the Apple vs Microsoft fight...

Pay a little more for a product that probably will never fail. Or buy something for less and learn that blue is NOT your favorite color to see on your screen

iPod for me all the way. Had mine 6 months, and never 1 issue with it. Couldn't be happier!

Joshua312 · 11-15-06, 02:12

Thanks for all the info guys! My ipod will be here tomorrow

Frugle · 11-15-06, 06:37

Just to give my opinion, hope you don't mind

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Originally Posted by paul34

Well, I will say that first of all I really do like the iPod - it just "works." I hear this is true for many of Apple's products, which is always a plus. Not to mention of course, the nice, elegant styling of the iPod.

However, I've heard they have their fair share of bugs and lag issues - I really hate any type of lag. Regardless, it doesn't play all the formats I'd like for it to play, and the battery is not easily user-replaceable. Plus, I'd appreciate it if it wasn't so closely integrated with the iTunes software. I know that other programs can be used with it, but this is more of a personal annoyance than anything else.

honestly the only time I have lag is when starting up a movie. which to me is to be expected and it is very short.

there's nothing better than iTunes

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I think overall my only "complaint" would be short battery life and the fact it doesn't support too many formats. I've also heard that on default settings, iPods will basically self-destruct (with regard to all its music!) when connected to another computer. That is terrible... just shows how the record companies are crossing the line by trying to control the consumer.

I dunno, a 20 hour battery seems pretty darn good to me, I guess it depends on what you need.

I don't know where you heard the self distruct thing...

here is what happens when an iPod is connected to another computer...

If it is setup as a disk (you can turn that on or off) it shows up as a harddrive just like an external harddrive does.

Where the dude may have been confused, is that if iTunes is installed on the computer, and opened, a box will pop up saying "This ipod is synced with another computer, would you like to delete that music and sync with this computer? (yes or no)"

also, if both computers are verified to the same account, you can even trasnfer songs off that iPod and onto the other computer so you can transfer songs from one computer to another easily.

and the only format itunes doesn't accept (I think) is WMV, and songs can be converted from WMV to MP3 er whatever very quickly. (most things don't play WMVs anyways)

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If you were to buy a product right NOW, I think I'd recommend the iPod. The Zune seems like a nice little product, but not ready quite yet. I'd give it maybe a year or so for the second generation of Zune to come out.

I know a lot of people will criticize Zune simply because it is a Microsoft product, but I think it is rather unfair. Remember the first generation iPods? Yea, neither do a lot of people

. It took Apple a few tries to make the great iPods we all know today.

iPod is a great product, it became popular when Apple wasn't popular.. if Zune is anygood, it will become popular.

just my .02

AkronSi · 11-15-06, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Danase

I wish these things would come with a fm reciever built in. I have a iRiver right now. Not the best I am sure but it was cheap and has a fm reciever so while at the gym I can get the TV stations that are broadcast in fm.

Hey Danase, Apple sells an FM adapter for the iPods. Apple - iPod - Accessories It even doubles as a remote (like the first 2 gens of iPods came with).

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