Zune or iPod?
Bunky recently bought a G3 Nano… only to learn that G4 was just announced. It even comes in the purple color she likes, whereas she had to go with pink for the one she bought. Upon hearing about this, I started thinking about if I should sell my old iPod and get a new music player.
I love how I can search my own site for old posts (especially for specs). Anyway, I have a 60 GB G5 iPod that I got about 2 years ago. At first I used it all the time, especially the video functionality. However, a decrease in American shows (due to strike) to watch and my absolute hatred of iTunes on Windows really caused the iPod to lose favor with me. Plus, I never used anywhere near the full amount of space and I found the non-flash iPod to be a bit clunky. The screens on these players are too small to really watch anything subbed, so that kinda eliminates anime.
I wonder how much I can get for it; it works great and is practically new because I am one of those losers who puts the protective stickers on the player before I put it in a protective hard case. I suspect I could get between $80-$150 for the player with the case and everything thrown in. I might possibly still have the box, although I probably threw it out in the last closet cleaning (which would be a shame, because I don’t know where the crappy iPod headphones are).
Anyway, now that the flash players are getting to 8 GB and above, I think that is enough to hold a decent playlist and a few movies or shows. The newest iPod Nano didn’t seem that much better than the old one, aside from the shape. My hatred of the iTunes software and my interest in the built-in FM tuner have led me to consider the Zune now. However, the breakdown on paper makes it seem like the iPod might still be a better value.
I like that the Zune offers a music subscription service. I’ve always enjoyed these more, since I don’t feel the pressure to be a cheapskate with songs every month. However, my rational side knows I don’t spend $15/month on songs normally, so in many ways the subscription service is actually more expensive. However, I know from experience that I try new music and find more unique songs when I have a subscription than when I buy a la carte.
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whoa, I’m actually quite surprised you didn’t know the new G4 Ipod was coming. I know alot of the tech sites just had mock ups, but later on I think they had actual cases for the thing.
I’m not even sure what mp3 player I’m going to get. I don’t like Apple, Creative has really gone down (well, its not they are doing worse then before, but it just seems they won’t higher their own standards), and Zune… I don’t know anything about the Zune, but I do like the look of those new ones. I think I’m gonna go with something from Asia, like from Cowon or whatever they are called. I’ve been hearing positive stuff about those players.
I wouldn’t get any of those. They are fairly overpriced, lack a lot of features
and the quality isn’t all that great either. There are so many different players with a broad range of features, designs and controllers, it’s really worth to compare. Capitalism at its best: Competition. Don’t be a sheep! I think http://anythingbutipod.com/ provides a good overview of alternatives. I bought a Meizu M6 and I’m rather happy with it because it provides a lot of value for a pretty low price and supports the features /I/ was looking for.
Wow, thanks for the link; there are a lot more choices now than when I last looked at players… I will probably need to get to a
nunnerystore to see some of these in person.yeah, I think some of the alternatives are just as good. IF I had no choice, I would still go with the Zune just to avoid the Itune monopoly. Although I use the Zune at work, and its PC client is not that great either. But at least you can play whatever you like on it
Speaking of subscription, the new zune is gonna have wifi support so you can basically browse the music store at a hotspot, it also has radio support so it can tell you what song just played on the radio. If you want that feature that is.
And you know what they do in a nunnery right? tsk tsk..
Whoa, Kabitzin, are you planning on selling your iPod? If the battery still works, I’d be interested in buying it from you…
I am! I sent you an email with details in case you are still interested.
I saw this ad and thought, “But what if I want to listen to music when I’m not thirsty?”
“This is a good song…MUST DRINK MOAR!!!” “CHUG! CHUG! CHUG!”
(you Kabis and ur drunk teenage parties!
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It’s sold out online… must be a lot of thirsty music lovers.