Zune.. I want a ZUNE, is it worth my desire?

Answer 1

Corn, if you want a zune, get a zune! I am tired of hearing about them! No just kidding, I don't know much about them... let me inspect for it.

Though the i-thing is more widely spread, the Zune is hipper, not to mention better looking. Here are some differences:

ZUNE MARKETPLACE VS i*UNES:

The Zune comes with a CD that installs the Zune Marketplace software on your computer. Basically, it's a pumped-up version of Windows Media Player without the fancy visuals that used to move in time to the music. However, the Marketplace offers SO much more.

Each song is $.79, while most i*unes stuff is around, oh, $.99? Marketplace also offers the Zune Pass, which is a little under $30 bucks a month: basically, it's a music buffet that allows you to get as much music as you want, and you can keep the music for as long as you pay for the subscription.

I'm a Lime/FrostWire junkie, so in the end, price makes no difference to me.

ZUNE SOFTWARE:

Your files are organized into folders with your Zune software and computer folders. Connecting your Sync cable to a USB port automatically syncs all of your files to the Zune, which comes in handy. Hand-sync your playlists.

INTERFACE:

The opening menu screen lists the options as shown:

Music
Videos
Pictures
Radio
Community
Settings

The background for your menu is customizable! Three preset backgrounds can be chosen in the Settings, and any pictures that you have on your Zune can be chosen as the background in three clicks or less.

CLICKWHEEL:

It's a beautiful thing, folks. It consists of two unlabeled circles. The first circle, the middle one, is basically the "Enter" button, while the surrounding circle is for browsing. When listening to music, the clickwheel changes functions: the top and bottom adjust music (which goes from volumes 1-20), while the side buttons are for song skipping. Much like the i-thing, but better, because the Zune has a cooler name. Huzzah.

MUSIC:

Quality is perfect. Also, a GREAT addition is the fact that you can view the album art of the song while the seconds and minutes of the song ticks down below the art. Beneath the time ticker is the song information.

VIDEO:

See the "SCREEN" section below.

PICTURES:

See the "SCREEN" section below.

RADIO:

Radio quality is great, and it definitely isn't something you can get from the i-thing. Your stations are customizable to either North America, Europe, or Japan. Preset your stations for easy access to them.

SCREEN:

[The obvious one:] The Zune has a much larger screen. Though the resolution is the same, it doesn't affect the image resolution at all; no stretching or pixelating of pictures whatsoever. Of course, gradient and stretching issues of videos depend on the video quality, not the device's makeup.

COMMUNITY:

Zune has Wi-Fi that lets you send files to other Zune devices. When I heard, I was "WoOT WoOt"-ing all the way to Sam's Club, but then a painful realization set in: I don't know anybody else with a Zune. Other reviews will tell you the quality of the wi-fi, since I can't give you advice from experience.

HOW THE DEVICE FEELS:

It has a smooth, rubbery skin that basically immune to scratching and fingerprints. The screen is as vulnerable as any other device's, of course, but a good screen cover for $10 or less can easily solve the problem. It is a bit heavier and thicker than the i-thing, though not by much, and besides, Zune's just FEEL better in your hands.

BATTERY LIFE:

Can't complain. Get a car charger. Shouldn't 8-10 hours of Zune-ing be enough for you? 'Tis for me.

THE FINAL WORD:

Zune is wonderful. I hope the i-Thing DIES. At least Bill Gates showers, which is more than I can see about iWoz. (No offense to him, of course.)

Answer 2

i bought a black Zune, and love it. It's been hard, but I'm getting use to liking the Zune more than my ipod. It's just works so much better for me. Here are some reasons I found for liking it:
1.bigger screen
2.scratch-resistant, durable
3.feels nice in the palm of your hand, really
4.has a nice UI design (way better than ipod)
5.has wi-fi feature so you can send songs & pics to other Zunes
6.has built-in FM tuner
7.you can change the background pic for the whole menu system
8.Zune software has a subscription feature so you can download a lot for 1 price
9.can sync with the Xbox 360
10.you can view videos and some pics in landscape mode (on it’s side) so you just turn it on it’s left side (makes it great for watching videos)
11.you can get 14 day free-trial for Zune Marketplace
12.is something new and has latest technology

If those aren't enough, just go to Best Buy or someplace, and try it out for yourself. It's really cool and works great. You might like it.

Answer 3

What is a Zune

Answer 4

no. I've only heard bad things about them.