I Love My Apple iPod

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Zune HD vs. iTouch; Which is a better value?
   I'm looking for something that is dependable (doesn't break often), syncs easily, has a lot of memory (I'd be going for the 32 gig iTouch) and has good apps. Also, do Zunes work with iTunes? Thanks a lot!
   I know what it's called, I'm not stupid. -.-
   It's a shortening for it. Don't be such a smarty pants.

   • ANSWER:
     There is no such thing as an itouch. There is such thing as an ipod touch, so get that.

2. QUESTION:
   iTouch vs Zune HD which is best?
   I am looking to buy a new mp3 player. Right now I am leaning towards the Zune HD. I was just wondering if everyone could let me know their opinions on both of them, and maybe give me some alternative payers. Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     Zune HD is an excellent music and video player. The format of the menu and screen saver makes you enjoy the music more not only from a listening point but from a visual also, there are pictures and bio you could read from each artist or band (mostly all). The interface is quick and easy to use, the OLED screen is to die for, the video quality is exceptional.

     Only bad thing (to ipod people), there are not that many apps, but they are working on it (iPod did not have that much apps when they came out with the touch)...to me I don't care about apps, don't need 1,000 apps on my player...

     Overall if you want a great music and video player, try out the Zune HD....

3. QUESTION:
   Zune HD vs iTouch 3rd generation?
   I know a bit about the pros and cons of both, this is all i have though:

   Zune HD:
   OLED screen, which saves battery life
   better battery life in general in comparison to the itouch
   radio
   internet explorer browser
   around 50 dollars cheaper?

   iTouch 3g:
   rumors of a camera being installed
   bigger screen and better resolution

   I'm more familiar with the iPod products, and for some reason I'm so attached haha.

   Please list some pros and cons of both, and your opinion of which one would be better.
   Thanks(:

   • ANSWER:
     Zune HD:
     better battery
     radio

     Itouch 3g:
     camera
     microphone (maybe)
     16GB will be 9

4. QUESTION:
   Benefits of Zune HD vs Itouch 4G?!?
   I've been saving up lately and i was wandering if i should get the zune hd or the new itouch 4g

   thanks for your response

   • ANSWER:
     the Zune is a great player for just watching videos and listening to music. The sound and screen are great. However, if you want apps, the Zune HD isn't for that. It has apps, but there is only about 42 apps. It can browse the internet, though.
     I have one and it's pretty good for a music player.

5. QUESTION:
   Zune HD Vs. Itouch?????????
   i have an itouch. ive had it about 2 years and it has a scratch down the screen and the lock button is broke. i wanted a new nano until i found out you cannot browse the internet on it. so should i get a Zune HD? its cheaper than an itouch and i like that. so compare??? would the zune be good for the price? thanks(:

   • ANSWER:
     Sure, the Zune is a great device that sometimes conquers the iPod that it can't do. But with the lack of most things that the Zune line doesn't have and the iPods have is a sure bummer. Now, I'm going to tell you the importance of both. With the Zune HD, you could listen to music from both your library and the radio, stunningly, watch videos and look at pictures with it's OLED screen, but with the lack of apps, and the sluggish browser, is kind of a bummer. But with the low prices, these line of devices are a good deal.
     With the iPod Touch, you could do that, but without the OLED screens (not sure), but with tones of apps in the app store, and with the lightning fast browswer, you can't go wrong with that, if you want to pay more for your device.

     So the bottom line is that, if you want your device is just to listen to music, watch videos, you would want the Zune, but if you want your device to have a speedy browser, and lots of apps, you would want the iPod Touch.

     Hope this helps!!!

6. QUESTION:
   Zune HD vs iTOUCH What do you prefer?
   I'm torn between the two, honestly I was always a ZUNE person, I had the first Zune at release, and LOVE the ZUNE software. (Really is wayyyy better) Also the game function sounds cool but has yet to actually materialize.

   But the shitload of apps for iTouch, and it actually makes the Zune HD look tiny, make me feel like theres just something missing from the ZUNE HD....and if I put a bunch of movies on it like before, I'd prefer the larger iTOUCH screen.

   If you have one, what would you suggest, its hard to get a feel with display models. (In Best Buy the ZUNE HD seemed to barely function)

   • ANSWER:
     I prefer the ipod touch and have one;
     App store, with over 100,00 ad free apps to choose from
     Bigger screen
     Lots of accessories for it and the quality of the hardware and tech support and customer service can't be beat!

7. QUESTION:
   Gift: iTouch vs Zune?
   Thinking about buying my big brother a graduation gift, and right now he's had an old/refurbished Zune (i think the first version that was ever released). Just wondering if I should buy him the new version of Zune, or a new iTouch? Pros and cons? Your experiences? Thanks~

   • ANSWER:
     You can consider buying Apple iPod touch 32 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
     Pros:
     -Slick,small and light device
     -Great touch screen
     -The BEST web browser on a portable device
     -Amazing video/music playback
     -App Store (Too many cool applications for Free)
     -Display screen is clear and bright
     -No bugs and annoying stuff a very reliable hardware
     -64GB Flash based mp3 player

     Cons:
     -Not much of an upgrade over 2G (people were disappointed because they did not get upgrades like camera/OLED/etc)
     -Weaker battery, only lasts 30 hours for music playback versus 2G iPod touch 36 Hours music playback
     -Expensive for the 64GB version
     -Still no FM radio without the use of online applications
     -Bluetooth is still half locked

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8. QUESTION:
   Which touch screen mp3 ? Zune HD vs iTouch ?
   Soo I was going to get an iTouch this summer, maybe sometime in August, then I just find out Zune going to come out with a touch screen ! sept 8 is the date, and I don't mind waiting. But the question is, is it worth it ? I wanted the iTouch mainly for the cool games, like the ones you move the screen for and also tap tap. So will the Zune have cool games like these ? Interacting with the screen ?
   Also the iTouch doesnt have radio I don't think while the zune does...
   They both have wifi
   Which ones better ?
   is the zune just a great music player ?
   because i want something to keep me busy & entertained when im bored...

   • ANSWER:
     it all really depends on what you're looking for in an mp3/pmp player.

     personally. the ipod is a waste of time for me. i don't care about the apps, games, or all that other garbage on it; i have a cellphone that does all that stuff.

     if you strip all that stuff off the ipod touch, you pretty much get the zune. BUT the zune comes with hd support, and and OLED screen which will give you a longer battery life in the long run. the verdict is still out on the sound quality. but from what i've experienced, anything is better than and ipod.

     the user interface on the zune looks alot better than the ipod. and its got a monster processor, so you can expect games. i dont think there's bluetooth on the zune, but i hate bluetooth anyways; its just one more thing you have to plug in and charge. there's HD radio on the zune, which will most likely catch on in the next few years. the wifi is pretty much standard nowadays. i prefer the zune.

     so, it all really depends on what you're looking for.

9. QUESTION:
   Apple itouch vs. Zune HD?
   basically which is better? I looked at many reviews on different websites and they all basically showed that the Microsoft Zune HD is better but I would like your opinion please. Also it would be helpful if you gave evidence to support your answer.

   THANK YOU!

   • ANSWER:
     Most reviewers have never used both so you won't find users who can give a fair review of anything but the one that they own and then they slam the other. For someone who has never used either, you therefore can't really make an educated choice based on reviews but rather only on specs and prices. Factoring in both specs and prices, the Zune HD, being an HD display looks like the better choice at first glance. If you go one step further and consider that HD content that is only compatible with the Zune HD, you also need to factor in that HD content is much more expensive than SD AND that HD files are as much as three times the size of SD. At that point, it's not possible to even compare the prices of comparable capacities because the Zune HD would have to be roughly three times that of the iPod Touch. Or the alternative would be to only use SD content on the Zune HD, in which case you're paying for a display that isn't going to be used to potential. And, of course, the apps are a big part of what makes any wi-fi enabled device. While there are loads and loads of useless stupid apps for the iPod Touch and many free ones, at least the choices are there.

10. QUESTION:
    Zune HD VS Itouch help?
    birthday is in 2 weeks and i want one of these two. help me decide which one should i get?

    • ANSWER:
      It isn't too reliable to go with what people say online considering most people have jumped on the Apple bandwagon and obviously everyone is going to tell you to get the iTouch. I have the Zune 30g and I personally love it. It is also still in extremely good condition after having it for nearly 3 years (I know, it's not the HD). Honestly though, go with what features you prefer to have in an mp3 player because you will definitely find a lot more applications for the iTouch while on the other hand the Zune HD has the HD radio and I like the way the Zune Pass works. Go with your true instinct.

11. QUESTION:
    Zune HD vs iTouch: your pick is?
    Lets make one thing clear; I know what they both are, what they have, and their controversies. This is just a general survey. Only answer if you know what both devices are.

    • ANSWER:
      if you are planning on playing lots of games, get the touch, but beware, the battery life sucks when doing this...it seriously lasts like 3 hours if that.

      if you are going to watch movies and listen to music more with the occational game, get the zune HD.

      i have both, i rarely use the touch but i dont have much time for games....the HD does support 3rd party games/apps so there are about 120+ total to choose from...nothing compared to the touch, but they are still fun and all are free, so thats good.

12. QUESTION:
    Zune HD VS Itouch 4G?

    • ANSWER:

13. QUESTION:
    250gb zune vs 32 gb itouch?
    why is it that a 250 gb zune cost only ~0 while the 32 gb itouch costs 399? what is it that the itouch hav that the zune doesnt? besides the touch screen and apps

    • ANSWER:
      nothing really. i guess accesability of accesories. but really i think the zune is better. its cheaper, and it has an am/fm radio, its hd, and 218 more gigs.

14. QUESTION:
    Zune HD vs current itouch?
    im not much of a fan of apple. ive owned the itouch previously and it was too bulky and i just didnt like it. I heard the zune has great video for movies, and great sound quality, hd local radio, and 14.99 a month unlim music DL. now i use my phone for apps, so the lack of apps from zune doesnt bother me. plus ive heard its a bit lighter, smaller, and battery lasts a bit longer. I also dont mind that there is not external speaker source like the itouch, but thats fine with me as i will be using headphones.
    besides your story about the battery (sorry to hear about that) hows the overall experience with the zune? thanks, all feedback appreciated!!
    talking about the Zune HD here, not just a regular zune. your guys feedback sounds nothing like a ZUNE HD

    • ANSWER:
      Cnet had a video comparison between both and iPod touch won. btw in the video the iPod touch is the 3rd gen not 4th but the new iPod would still smoke the Zune HD

      VIDEO:
      

15. QUESTION:
    Apple iTouch vs Microsoft Zune?
    Which do you think is better price-wise. I can get a 80gb zune for the same price as a 8gb iTouch. But which do you think is the better value. I wont need 80 gbs but that is the one after 16 and I would prefer that one out of the zunes. The iTouch obviously has a lot less space for videos which I was hoping to put on there, but the ability to go on the internet is awesome and I would use that a lot. So what do you guys think is the better value?

    • ANSWER:
      Look, if u wanna listen to music and have something that perfectly solves all ur problems, then IPOD TOUCH is great!
      As long as u dont buy an iphone after u get a itouch, u'll love ur itouch!
      this happened to me, i 1st had ipod touch and then after a coupla months i bought iphone, i know this sounds stupid, but because they have the same features and everything, u kinda get tired of it...... u knw what im saying lol!

      but otherwise, they are GREEEEAT~

16. QUESTION:
    Zune HD (16) vs. iTouch (8)?
    Besides the app store, which is better? I don't want a one word answer. If you want 10 points, you tell me WHY one is better.

    • ANSWER:
      See you said beside the App store, which as an Zune HD owner I will say the Zune hardly has.

      Now for everything else I will give you a comparison of both players by several key factors. Music Quality, Video Quality, User Interface, and Overall Quality.

      Now when It comes to Music, the iPod Touch seems to care more about its apps then its sound quality. The Zune totally beats the iPod with sound quality.

      For Video Quality the Zune has the iPod beat BADLY, first the OLED screen on the Zune is phenomenal. A side by side comparison of just the screen quality has the iPod lacking greatly. Next you have the Nvidia Tegra(yes the same Nvidia that makes high-end graphics cards) Graphics procession unit. Which is the most powerful graphics chip ever put in a MP3 player. It can play videos of 720P HD with bitrates up to 10MBs, that beats the iPods max video performance of 540P 2.5MBs. While both require a dock to see videos of max quality, they still play an important factor in video quality. Not to mention the Nvidia chip on the Zune HD is powerful enough to play 3D Xbox games.

      The User Interface might be a little more difficult to learn, but once you learn it, it certainly beats the iPod Touch. It is slick and very responsive, and has lots of amazing features that you wont see on other MP3 players.

      The Overall Quality is given to the Zune again. First off its made out of anodized aluminum that is very hard to scratch and looks, in the long run, better then the chrome back of the iPod. (which also shows everything under the sun, dirt, grim, fingerprints, you name it)

      Lastly for a bonus, the software for the computer itself beats iTunes anyday. First off its not a computer hog, and second you can actually share music between other Zunes, with an iPod you cant.

      Now just to give you a slight background on me. I have owned and tested over 10 MP3 player types. Including using the iPod Touch for over 20 hours, and iTunes, sadly for several months. When I bought my first Zune in 2008, I soon figured out there was no going back. Sold my original 8GB Zune last year and now I sport an great 16GB Zune HD, 4 months and NO problems.

17. QUESTION:
    ITOUCH 16GB vs. ZUNE?
    Im looking 2 buy one so which is better

    • ANSWER:
      definitly the touch. with all the apps and games you can get with the touch plus the stuff that comes on it already (internet, youtube, maps, mail etc) you never let go of that thing.

18. QUESTION:
    itouch 3rd gen vs Zune HD?
    so apple released some new ipods this week the 8 gb itouch is now 9

    and microsoft is releaing there new touch screen zune HD in 16 and 32gb

    the 16 will cost about 9

    so which one will u pick and why????

    and also is the browser on the zune HD better than the itouches???
    CUZ I HEARD THAT IT WILL NOT SUPPORT YOUTUBE which i think is stupid if u ask me but idk

    so what will it be?????

    • ANSWER:
      I bought the 32gb itouch 3rd gen, only because of the apps, if zune gets a better appstore, then i'll probably sell and switch to the zune.

19. QUESTION:
    HW (10 points to the best) about Zune HD Vs Ipod Touch (3)?
    I have a social Studies homework on the Zune HD vs the new Itouch 3rd gen.

    We are doing a debate and i am in the the zune team....Can anyone tell me how to start my argument +my argument essay !@#

    10 points to the best answer

    • ANSWER:
      Ok:

      What the Zune HD does (and the Ipod Can't):

      - Fm Radio
      - HD Radio
      - Radio Tagging
      - Artist Biographies
      - /month all-you-can-eat subscription

      What the Zune HD does better:

      - OLED screen
      - Better sound quality
      - Better Graphics
      - Faster processor
      - Better 3D gaming
      - Lower Prices

      Subjective Points:

      - Fresh, new industrial design
      - Swifter, sleeker interface

      Things to mention:

      - The Zune HD DOES have an app store, but we know almost nothing yet.

      ________

      Ipod's advantages:

      - Mature App Store
      - Genius
      - Mac compatability

      Cheers

      -Ben

20. QUESTION:
    Zune Vs. Ipod. Which would you choose?
    Sooo I posted a previous question asking what kind of Ipod should I get tomorrow (technically today) and then it occurred to me that there is also Zune. So, to all of you music fanatics, what would you chose? Not sure whether or not I'm Guenna go for the Ipod Classic or the Itouch, but I've heard that the Classic is compared to the Zune 120GB, and the Itouch was compared to the Zune HD. So with that being said, which out of those four would you chose and why? Help is always appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      it really depends...right off the bat i have to throw out the ipod classic tho as the 120GB zune is just all around a much better player (larger screen, better sound quality, better build materials, wireless marketplace, wireless syncing and sharing, ect..)

      as for the touch screen players it is all what you are into....
      if you plan on playing lots of games, get the touch. but if you plan on using it for music and movies, get the Zune HD.

      that being said, i have owned all 3 devices you have mentioned...what do i use the most you ask....the HD. the screen on the HD is simply AMAZING, and blows away the other devices screens in this comparrison. also the sound quality is equally as good as the screen quality. games on the HD are all FREE and are actually pretty good and addicting. internet is fast on the HD, the keyboard works great, the accelerometer flips the screen almost instantly.

      also the software the zune uses is superior and much easier to use than itunes.....i am a pretty tech savy guy and i have a hard time figuring out itunes and how to use it properly...while the zune is super simple and easy to do.

      it all comes down to your preference....i suggest the HD to ppl interested in music and movies, and the ipod touch for game/app addicts, and the zune 120GB for ppl that want to put EVERYTHING they own on their player. i had 5000 songs and like 40 movies on my 120GB and only used up like 36GB or something...it was rediculous. but the internet and games and screen make up for the lack of memory available in the HD (compaired to the 120GB that is)

21. QUESTION:
    Zune HD vs Apple Ipod Touch?
    ok so my current mp3 player is breaking faster than i can probably write this question, and i am searching for a new one. My price is 250 max at least!!!!!!! 16gb and the 2 im looking at are the Zune HD and the Itouch can anyone tell me which is the better of the two: without the inclusions of the ipods camera, video chat, and that it has a ton of apps cause frankly they are all unnecessary.

    • ANSWER:
      There are a lot of useful and fun apps if you really look, but if you really don't care for any of that, and want the best quality video and music player, then get a Zune HD.

22. QUESTION:
    Zune HD Vs I touch which is better?
    im undecied if the hd will be better the the itouch
    i hade the zune in the past

    • ANSWER:
      I'm not sure about the Zune HD but the iPod Touch is a force to be reckon with. It's got a smooth web browser, downloadable apps, and tons of media playability. Not only that, but it's super compact and ultra lightweight. It's almost as thin as a Hersey's chocolate bar. Here's some reviews on the iPod Touch.

      http://www.viewpoints.com/Apple-iPod-Touch--114063-reviews

23. QUESTION:
    URGENT HELP... little mp3 crisis, iPod vs. Zune HD?
    K... So right now i have a little zune 8 gig i'm fine wit the size but wouldn't mind a 16 gb. Im also really bored with the 8gb... That's why im considering an itouch which leads me to my question...
    Will the Zune HD be worth waiting until fall to get or should i buy an iTouch?
    And, will the Zune HD have something like the app store when it comes out...

    P.S. My birthday is in october, just after the zune HD release.

    • ANSWER:
      It can't hurt to wait the three months for it to come out. If you like the basics of the Zune 8, the Zune HD will only improve on it.

      I would buy the thing for battery life alone. It will have an OLED which has better battery life than an LCD. The Zune HD will also use the Nvidia Tegra as its processor. It is one of the most powerful mobile processors on the market and the way it is designed also makes it incredibly energy efficient.

      The firmware it will be running is based off of Windows CE/ Windows Mobile so the apps which were already developed for those should be easily ported over. And I doubt MS would bother to put the Tegra in there and only have it play music and videos. The XNA Game Studio already makes it easy to develop games for the Zune and it wouldn't be surprising if they made some Xbox games work with the touchscreen.

      Zunes don't get viruses. Just putting that out there.

24. QUESTION:
    zune hd vs ipod touch?
    Basically im looking to buy either a zune hd 32gb or a itouch 32gb. Which do you prefer and why?
    I'm leaning more towards the ipod because i had a 80gb zune and it stopped working after a year and that makes me wonder if the hd will be worth it.

    • ANSWER:
      okay now an ipod is a great buy or so most people may say. I have had a zune 80gb and a zune 30gb and i didn't have a problem with either besides my 80gb freezing up but you can restart it to solve that problem. I know for a fact I am getting a Zune Hd for Christmas and I can honestly tell you that Zune is the best buy because it is easier to deal with involving the sync process and the formats of files....Zune also has a radio and Zune's marketplace has a subscription, itunes doesn't even do that. Email me and tell me how it goes.

25. QUESTION:
    iPod touch vs Zune vs iphone vs classic (for the millionth time)?
    So i am looking to buy a new multimedia device. I have read a lot of the questions already asked on here but still feel it necessary to ask my own.

    i am looking at getting either a iPhone, ipod touch, ipod classic, or a Zune.

    now the Zune is out of the question if I can't use iTunes which seems to be the case. Correct?

    the iPhone is also out of the question if it truly is only a iTouch with phone capablities and a big billing fee. also correct?

    so the main competition (if the other two statements are actually true) is between the ipod touch and the ipod classic.

    i am tempted by the internet features the ipod touch has. but can the ipod classic store and play videos just as well as the ipod touch? and i know the touch's screen is probably better, but is the classics still pretty good?

    finally, which has more storage space in general?

    thanks for answering yet another one of these questions.

    • ANSWER:
      You could get the iPod touch. It's basically a iPhone without the bill and phone. However, it has more memory, 32 gb, for its price. If you want more memory, you could get the classic with 160 gb. If you are active or accident prone, I wouldn't recommend it. The classic has a hard drive and has moving parts. If you shake it or drop it, you could break it. Also, it has a small screen. As for the zune, if you want freedom to use any media player or buy from stores other than itunes, you could get that. All in all, I would get the iPod touch.

26. QUESTION:
    will a Zune HD work in an iPod docking station?
    I'm trying to decide between a Zune HD 16GB vs. an Apple iTouch 8GB. I'm leaning toward the Zune HD, but concerned it won't be compatable with most iPod docking stations. Help?

    • ANSWER:
      Probably not, iPods have a 30-pin connector on the bottom which is pretty unique to that device. and if you look at the path iphones are moving down with having external devices, theres a good reason why that 30-pin connector is standard on apple mobile devices. if you are just going from the headphone audio output on the iphone or zune it will work fine.

27. QUESTION:
    Ipod Touch Vs Zune HD?
    I am at a pickle here. I dont know which one I should get. The details on the zune are pretty much out. But the itouch is still in its shady state.

    So far I am thinking the zune is pretty good. Its looks and seems decent. I will probably go with it if Apple cant beat there price. Currently the 16 gb zune sells for the same as the current 8 gb Ipod touch . But that all can change.

    Do you think apple will match there price?

    The main plus about Ipod though is that its got 3 years of experience while the Zune HD is just starting out. Having cameras on the touch seems cool. But I already have a crappy one on my phone and I have a deccent digital camera also. Its not a big selling point to me. And I guess the same for apps. Sure they are nice. But really the main thing I want to do is watch videos and listen to music. May get a few games. I had a DS and I know its not better than that. Its a nice thing to have but I dont think having apps or not will be my selling point.

    I know the Ipod touch wont dissapoint. I used their current one and its pretty cool. Its only going to get better. I am taking more of a gamble with the zune. But it seems that I can get the better deal out of it right now.

    What are your opinions on these new players? And which one would you pick up or rather pick up this fall?

    • ANSWER:
      Ipod touch definitely, of course you are paying for the name and even though it is twice as expensive you should get it cause you could jailbreak it and do so much more stuff with it i have the Iphone and it is currently jailbroken and my friend has his ipod touch jailbroken and we both are glad that we got a Mac item

28. QUESTION:
    What are you going to buy? Zune HD vs Ipod Touch (3rd gen)?
    Well the cats out of the bag on pricing. I was hoping for even pricing then I may have sided with apple. It was announced that there will be a 8gb Itouch for 0 while the Zune HD 16gb is 0. It doesn't take a scientist to account for the big upgrade of space for such a small price.

    The price is what sold me on the zune. I am just cheap like that lol. Granted the ipod touch has a bigger screen, lots of apps, and a extremely solid back round being its 3rd generation.

    What it really boils down to is how many songs and videos I can hold at a time. And the zune is double the ipod's so its the winner here. I am taking a gamble though. The zune is new, it looks promising. I will be impressed no matter what its better than my 4 year old sandisk. But theres a chance I will be getting a inferior product. Anyways

    Which player are you going to buy? Or which one would you buy and why?

    Thanks for your input. I just want to hear some opinions.

    • ANSWER:
      ZUNE HD ALL THE WAY!

      iPod upset most of their customers when they announced no camera on the 3rd gen itouch. petty much nothing is new with the 3rd gen they didnt even say it had a better battery??? what the heck and they have no 16gb only 8gb for 200 and 32 and 62 idk the exact price but a ripoff.

      nd the zune HD! well it has OLED screen with a very hd sharp image even outside with the glaring sun, web browser, hd radio, touch screen as well, although it does not have flash player yet it still beats the new ipod touch 3rd gen. and the zune has a way better battery than ipod. so it is zune hd for me all the way=]]

29. QUESTION:
    Zune HD vs Sony x series walkman?
    I need help deciding what mp3 player to buy. should i get the Zune? or the Sony i know that the sony has very very good music playback quality. better than the ipod touch actually ;], and thats one big important quality i look for in any mp3 player, but then comes the Zune. The zune looks like its gonna be an itouch killer! here but im not sure if the music playback will be as good or better than the sony's.. both are touch screen and have OLED touch screens but idk i like them both! here some links below for the zune and the sony let me knw wich one you would be the choice.

    SONY

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9341312&type=product&id=1218087587675

    ZUNE HD

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9452004&type=product&id=1218106991222

    • ANSWER:
      zunes have always been one of the better sounding MP3 players out there...much better than the ipod lineup. so it should be just as good as the sony. i was also considering the sony...that was until i got my hands on one. the interface was "clunky" and just outdated and UI was not as "pretty" as the zune HD's.....plus for or so, it was a no brainer for me. you are also getting HD radio on top of FM radio, wireless syncing and sharing and wireless marketplace, glass screen, scratch resistant backing, user friendly software that works and looks great. 720P HD output, nice xbox360 intigration, larger screen, and double storage capacity for less....is this even a real question...haha....any way you look at it, the zune wins out.

30. QUESTION:
    8GB iPod Touch vs. 30GB Zune?
    I have been planning to get the iTouch for a while now, but recently came across the 30GB Zune which comes at a lower price. Do both have Wi-Fi internet access? Which is better in your opinion? I just want to watch movies, listen to music and use the internet at home. However, the fact that the Zune has waaay more memory space at a much cheaper price throws me off. Why is this?

    • ANSWER:
      definately ipod touch- the motion sensor games you can get are awsome and on the zune you cant get any games
      you should get one for free here---get-apple-ipod.blogspot.com

31. QUESTION:
    Zune 8GB VS. iPod Touch 8GB??
    i need some help. im debating on getting the ipod touch and the zune 8gb. I dont know though. i heard the zune has games, anyone have one to tell me what kinds of games it has. I know that th itouch has GREAT games, and you can use the internet. but in the zune u can't go on the internet.

    I need some pro and cons. ANy ideas which i should get. i mostly wanted the itouch cuz if the games and internet. but the zune has games too.

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I picked the Zune over the iPod Touch because

      1. Nice design - Both are very nice looking, but I think the Zune is better. It's different, yet cool, and the iPod Classic has too much of a utilitarian look to it, and isn't as inviting.

      2. Hardware - Definitely Zune. The brushed aluminum backside is really scratch free (Apple uses the other scratch-prone aluminum back). The plastic front of the Zune has a nice solid texture. The Zune has a BIGGER glass screen. Makes video viewing great.

      3. UI - The user interface on the Zune is much more better and intuitive. The iPod Classic still uses that menu system where you have to keep "digging" in and out to get where you want. Zune one ups it by making it very easy to find what you want in one category, and gets you back to the home screen faster.

      4. Customizability - You can change the background of the menu(easy to identify and looks cool), get your Zune a nickname (you have to register, and hope noone else took it), get special laser engraving at Zune Originals ( https://zuneoriginals.net/ ), cases, accessories, and the usual.

      5. FM Radio - You can catch radio talk shows, news, sports, radio contests, new music, and a bunch of other radio content with the FM Radio. You can also buy a song from a radio station, if there's RDS offered.

      6. WiFi - You can share songs and pictures with other Zune owners, wirelessly connect to your PC, access the Marketplace store, and instantly update your podcasts

      7. Software (computer) - I personally like to manage my music in the Zune software better. iTunes really looks like old spreadsheets compared to the Zune program. Again, the UI on the desktop software is pretty smooth, slick, and simple to go around. Nice transitions, and you can even change the background theme. Also, it uses LESS memory, so it's not as as bad on system resources.

      8. Store - iTunes does have more content, I'll admit. But the offerings on Zune aren't bad. It has almost all the tracks that iTunes has, and there's some TV shows and music videos offered (Increasing every week!). Browsing through Zune Marketplace is cool though! Popular artists have special pages and it looks really neat to browse through. Finding content is much more easier for me. You can also access the store on your device.

      9. Zune Pass - This is an optional way of getting music from the store. Instead of traditionally buying music, you can RENT music for .99 a month. You have access to almost all of the store's music tracks, and you can download as many tunes as you want onto your device. After a month, you do have to pay .99 to keep your subscription running, or else your songs don't work. But it's a great legal way to get tons of music, for a rather cheap price.If that's not your thing, each song cost 79 points each (99 cents).

      10. MixView - On the Zune software, there's this awesome visualization that comes up when you're playing a song. You really have to take a look : http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?vid=1dadcc7c-bbed-4e5c-a36a-b6bc44728ed1

      11. Games - The latest Zune firmware contains 2 games: Hexic and Texas Hold'Em. More coming soon.

      You can DOWNLOAD the Zune software right now, and give it a try : http://www.zune.net/en-us/software/download/default.htm

      Also, the Genius feature on the iPod, doesn't even compare to the Zunes. Check out any fair review on the web, and the Zune's Channels and Picks offer a much better music discovery.

      Do you really need to go on the Internet where you go? It may be convenient, but that's only if there's a free fast WiFi spot available, and again, it's not always fast. Safari doesn't display Flash btw.

      It comes with Hexic and Texas Hold 'Em in the latest update, and you could always download more from that other users created.

32. QUESTION:
    Ipod touch (latest generation) VS the Zune (latest)?
    the itouch is so cool. What would make me buya Zune instead?

    • ANSWER:

33. QUESTION:
    zune hd vs ipod nano?
    should i buy the zune hd or the ipod nano. after sales, the zune comes to 209.99 and the nano comes to 175.00. both are 16 gb. please dont say the itouch, because the pricing for gb just arent right for me

    • ANSWER:
      zune hd.
      better player overall and all ipods have pathetic sound quality.

34. QUESTION:
    Can the Zune HD play youtube videos?
    Alright, this is basically what will win me with the Ipod touch vs zune.

    Can the Zune HD play youtube vids?

    Is it even possible, please explain a little.

    So far what I see between the 2...
    Zune has better audio better screen better look better battery life better resolution, cool features

    Itouch has a lot of apps (that counts for like a zillion pros) and can play youtube vids.

    • ANSWER:
      No it cannot, the itouch can with the support of all the core features of the original YouTube.

      Plus the HD screen is annoying with the black background because you always see your reflection on the screen I hate it.
      With the itouch the screen is covered in icons so you don't have that problem and if you jailbreak you can change the wallpaper.

      But no the zine HD can't cause it sucks and is Microsoft obvious fail to compete with apple.

35. QUESTION:
    Zune hd vs. iPod Touch?
    I just bought the itouch but sadly only 8gb bc ik that I won't need much space but my friend has a zune hd and it was about the same price as my touch except cheaper and has twice as much space as me. I was think should I keep my touch or switch to the zune hd?

    • ANSWER:
      I recommend the ZuneHD over Itouch from personal experience, it has better quality to everything, from using both my 16 gb Itouch and ZuneHD but remember if you want apps and videos, stick with touch, better quality everything and HD radio, ZuneHD, though new 3rd party apps, may make youtube possible in the near future. 3rd Party apps ( about 100-150) are alot for the ZuneHD though minute to Itouch's app collection.

36. QUESTION:
    Everyone should hold OFF for the ZUNE 2.......?
    Its the number one mosted wanted on cnet

    Zune 2 vs Ipod classic
    3.2'' glass screen
    same battery life as ipod's
    same size as ipod's
    sync wirelessly with your laptop
    80gb hardrive, same as ipod's
    FM radio
    Watch movies in Widescreen mode
    Customizable background (have your gf/bf as your background)
    Very Intuitive User Interface (better or same as ipod's)
    Microsfot is backing it up so you have nothing to worry
    Doesnt crash (i own zune 1 and it havent crashed on me once yet )

    It beats the ipod classic in every aspects. To compare it the itouch, it has way more space 80gb vs 16gb. They itouch may looks better but it costs way more (150dollars more for the 16gb itouch).
    Here is the link to CNET most wanted

    http://www.cnet.com/4520-4_1-6541088-1.html?tag=cnetfd.mw
    Also comes with Premium Earphones worth 39 dollars. The zune 2 audio output is already wayy better than ipod's. With the premium earphones, it will be day and night difference.

    • ANSWER:
      Saying the Zune 2 beats Ipod classic is like saying I can beat a honda civic with a mustang, of coarse you can but there are about abillion cars in between those. There are players already out that are better then the both of them. The Zen Vision M has won awards with Cnet for like 2 or 3 years straight. The Zune platform sucks, I happen to be a microsoft fan but simply put the players just suck and as long as I can buy a Cowon A2 or Vision M or Archos 404 I will never be buying a Zune or an Ipod.

37. QUESTION:
    8GB vs. 32GB iPod Touch?
    I'm most likely going to be getting an iTouch for my birthday, and I'm not sure of whether to get the 8 or 32 gb model. I've read that the 32gb one is the 3rd generation and is up to 50% faster than the 8gb which is only the 2nd generation? Is it really noticeable to where it's worth shelling out the extra 0?

    I'm not much of a hardcore gamer...I plan on using the iTouch for checking my email/using Facebook continuously, along with using various apps I find like Tap Tap or something.

    I have a Zune 30 right now, and I've already used 6 gigabytes of it, if that helps.

    • ANSWER:
      I have a 8GB Touch G3. I don't notice the "Its really a G2" processing speed loss. I've also owned a Touch G1 and thats also pretty quick. It'll be the least of your worries. Memory wise,You'll probably carry over those 6GB of music and from experience, I'll tell you it truly sucks to be dangling near the edge of your memory. That said, you'll carry over that music and only have two gigs available for apps. If you're like me, you might go app crazy. These games are also pretty big. Basically what I'm saying, get the 32GB if you've got someone else purchasing it for you. As much as I hate to persuade anyone to give Apple MORE of their money.

38. QUESTION:
    Zunes VS. iPods? What do you think?
    So, about a month ago I dropped my iPod touch first gen. for the billionth time, but this time the screen broke. My dad said he'd try and get it fixed for me and he sent it to some place where they fix iPods (no, he didn't send it to Apple) but they sent it back saying that we have to pay 0; and yeah, there is no way my dad is paying that much money to get it fixed. So I'm thinking of saving up money to buy a second generation iTouch because I loved my first generation sooo much. But then I thought that maybe if I bought the Zune, I'd be getting more than if I bought an iPod. So basically what I'm asking is, which do you think is better? Zunes or iPods? Pros & Cons of both, tell me what you think.

    Thanks sooooooooooo much to everybody.
    I really appreciate it

    • ANSWER:
      I have the zune 120 gb and love it. It's 0, holds 30,000 songs, and has better sound quality than the ipod touch. It has wifi, and while you can't go on the internet, there is a marketplace in which you can buy songs straight from your player, like the itouch. It also has a radio, and if you like the song thats playing, you just click buy and it will download it for you. It's still a big screen for watching videos, and can hold a lot more than the itouch. Hope I helped!

39. QUESTION:
    Gift: iTouch vs Zune?
    Thinking about buying my big brother a graduation gift, and right now he's had an old/refurbished Zune (i think the first version that was ever released). Just wondering if I should buy him the new version of Zune, or a new iTouch? Pros and cons? Your experiences? Thanks~

    • ANSWER:
      You can consider buying Apple iPod touch 32 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
      Pros:
      -Slick,small and light device
      -Great touch screen
      -The BEST web browser on a portable device
      -Amazing video/music playback
      -App Store (Too many cool applications for Free)
      -Display screen is clear and bright
      -No bugs and annoying stuff a very reliable hardware
      -64GB Flash based mp3 player

      Cons:
      -Not much of an upgrade over 2G (people were disappointed because they did not get upgrades like camera/OLED/etc)
      -Weaker battery, only lasts 30 hours for music playback versus 2G iPod touch 36 Hours music playback
      -Expensive for the 64GB version
      -Still no FM radio without the use of online applications
      -Bluetooth is still half locked

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M3SOC4?ie=UTF8&tag=gaminglinks-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002M3SOC4

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