Surprise surprise, Zune sucks.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-26-2006, 12:44 PM

http://www.suntimes.com/technology/i...Andy23.article

Damn, that was harsh! Even though my iPod just died on me, I'd still never buy such a product.

Gemini Cricket · 11-26-2006, 12:54 PM

I say we use the word "Zune" to describe anything that's crappy.

"Boy, they really zuned that parking lot by putting DCA there..."

"You know, they really zuned Tomorrowland in 1998..."

"Santa Clause 3 totally zuned."

"Michael Richards zunes."

"My 3 cylinder Geo Metro was a zune."

"Lindsay Lohan is zune-y."

Prudence · 11-26-2006, 01:11 PM

Well this sucks. It's not a surprise that the Zune sucks, but I was hoping it would be good enough to challenge the iPod. There are some things I don't like about the iPod that has kept me from shelling out for it, but I'm worried that other products that look interesting - like the Sandisk player - won't last long enough to be worth the investment. I was really hoping that Microsoft's entry into the field was going to spark innovation to benefit me. Alas.

CoasterMatt · 11-26-2006, 01:22 PM

I love my Creative Zen Nano Plus... It's definitely not Zune-y.

Kevy Baby · 11-26-2006, 03:20 PM

Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-26-2006, 04:26 PM

There are plenty of strong mp3 contenders out there, and the mp3 format isn't going anywhere...

Prudence · 11-26-2006, 08:36 PM

Does anyone here have a different mp3 player? I have a mini disk thing, but that is, of course, limited to the capacity of the disk, which isn't large. I'm looking for something with more iPod-like capacity.

lizziebith · 11-26-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I love my Creative Zen Nano Plus... It's definitely not Zune-y.

I have the Creative Zen V and I love it -- I didn't want to go iPod or Zune, and I'm very satisfied. These sweet Tamogotchi-like players come in a variety of memory sizes, and as flash-drives are pretty un-? non-? temperamental. A major plus is the fab software that comes with it - I usually don't bother with such stuff, but this is actually useful and friendly. Plus I like my, erm, Zen-casts!

BarTopDancer · 11-26-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

Does anyone here have a different mp3 player? I have a mini disk thing, but that is, of course, limited to the capacity of the disk, which isn't large. I'm looking for something with more iPod-like capacity.

What features of the iPod do you not like?
What features (other than disk space) are you looking for?

CoasterMatt · 11-27-2006, 11:12 AM

One thing that I also love about my Zens (I've got a Nano Plus and a Zen Vision 30gb), is that with Vista, there's no need for any other software - they're supported natively.

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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Surprise surprise, Zune sucks. http://www.suntimes.com/technology/i...Andy23.article Damn, that was harsh! Even though my iPod just died on me, I'd still never buy such a product. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I say we use the word "Zune" to describe anything that's crappy. "Boy, they really zuned that parking lot by putting DCA there..." "You know, they really zuned Tomorrowland in 1998..." "Santa Clause 3 totally zuned." "Michael Richards zunes." "My 3 cylinder Geo Metro was a zune." "Lindsay Lohan is zune-y."
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Well this sucks. It's not a surprise that the Zune sucks, but I was hoping it would be good enough to challenge the iPod. There are some things I don't like about the iPod that has kept me from shelling out for it, but I'm worried that other products that look interesting - like the Sandisk player - won't last long enough to be worth the investment. I was really hoping that Microsoft's entry into the field was going to spark innovation to benefit me. Alas. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I love my Creative Zen Nano Plus... It's definitely not Zune-y. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	There are plenty of strong mp3 contenders out there, and the mp3 format isn't going anywhere... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Does anyone here have a different mp3 player? I have a mini disk thing, but that is, of course, limited to the capacity of the disk, which isn't large. I'm looking for something with more iPod-like capacity. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	One thing that I also love about my Zens (I've got a Nano Plus and a Zen Vision 30gb), is that with Vista, there's no need for any other software - they're supported natively. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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