iPod 80 GB Classic vs. Zune 80 GB? Any advice?
264355
It absolutely perplexes me, when people come up with this bogus "why would I want a radio with a 250 dollar mp3 player". Well, some people like listening to the radio. For instance, I always listen to radio shows on stations such as rock/metal. They are nice to listen to on the way home, and at work, some reasonable human beings might really want to listen to their favorite radio show at work. All these USELESS features that ipod lovers glorify, all they do is clutter the device. Keep it simple, a higher quality ,MUSIC player is better than a device which tries to cram useless "stuff" to try to please everyone. Coverflow?????? someone tried saying ipod is superior because of coverflow????? That makes about as much sense as Mike Tyson teaching organic chemistry. Lets move on to the build and quality. Ipod classic has a cheaper sound chip. And if you look back to previouis generations, where zune and ipod had the same one, zune sounded better. Because, ipod has cheaper internal engeneering. Cheaper internal engeneering, and a cheaper soundchip, and you have a music player who does not focus on music, but darnit if it doesnt have all those amazing features. Zune has a stronger, more durable build, which sounds better. IT tends to focus on music. Screen size....they have the same resolution......SO if you have te same resolution screen, but zune is bigger.....I think most "rational" human beings would rather watch movies on the larger screen... Not to mention, ipod is just plain white menus. ANd that half screen menu thing, I dont know what they were thinking there? Zune has custom backgrounds, and a more pleasing interface. Thats all for now, Good day
603725
I run it on my PC running Windows 7. quick install... & runs fine. I use to store music (over 117, 000 songs & plenty of room for maybe another 100-thou more) that I play thru Zune software. no problems, quiet, fast. wish I could be more helpful...try LaCle directly. good luck
39637
I have the same problem, pre-ordered new Zune 80, and interested in this pack. I see that there is a new a/v pack. Is this 100% certain? Are there any official sources of info on this?
642619
Thanks so much for your post.Yes,it was helpful,thank you.I've heard other good things about Zune too,so I'm seriously considering buying one.
1041507
Thank you for the information. Since the 32 gb is only $50 more, it would make more sense to me to go with that one and then I can add whatever music I want, whenever I want and whatever genres I want and have an incredible personal jukebox. But I'll keep in mind what you said and I can always change my mind and drop down to the 16 gb. And no, I don't care about the video. If the 16 gb does not have the video function, that might be the way I would go then. Why don't these places just make music players at a less expensive price for those customers who don't want every electronic function that is available at the higher prices? Thank you for the information. Since the 32 gb is only $50 more, it would make more sense to me to go with that one and then I can add whatever music I want, whenever I want and whatever genres I want and have an incredible personal jukebox. But I'll keep in mind what you said and I can always change my mind and drop down to the 16 gb. And no, I don't care about the video. If the 16 gb does not have the video function, that might be the way I would go then. Why don't these places just make music players at a less expensive price for those customers who don't want every electronic function... » Read More Thank you for the information. Since the 32 gb is only $50 more, it would make more sense to me to go with that one and then I can add whatever music I want, whenever I want and whatever genres I want and have an incredible personal jukebox. But I'll keep in mind what you said and I can always change my mind and drop down to the 16 gb. And no, I don't care about the video. If the 16 gb does not have the video function, that might be the way I would go then. Why don't these places just make music players at a less expensive price for those customers who don't want every electronic function that is available at the higher prices? « Show Less
190035
I have the 16gb and it doesn't work with it. It was made for any Zune from 60gb and up. You will love it if you have the new 120gb
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I had the 5.5 80gb classic and was very satisfied with the audio quality of it. But gen. 6 120gb is very audibly inferior -- sounds compressed and tinny, regardless of how high the bitrate is. After 2 weeks, I returned it and bought a 120mb MS zune -- had mixed feelings about it. But the sound quality blows away the iPod Generation 6 120mb. Even my wife, who has a "tin ear" could hear the difference on the Sennheiser 650 headphones we have. I think the DAC in the Apple is way inferior to their older gen 5 one...but whatever it is, their audio quality has deteriorated.
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I would save the $100 and buy the 30GB model. Spend the saved $$ on some decent headphones! I have about 2300 songs on my 30GB and have only used about 10GB so far. I also have several hundred photos loaded on it. The camera connector is awesome for traveling.
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I like WMP 11. The Zune software is basically the same, but with Zune Marketplace integrated. Nevertheless, I agree, the Microsoft Points system is quite silly. I mean, I know they have their reasons, but I think it would be easier for the average user to use plain dollars. I went ahead and subscribed to the Zune Pass option ($14.99 plus taxes I think) which lets you download all you want and synchronize to up to two Zune's. I've been downloading like crazy for the last two days and loving it!
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I wish people would stop blaming Amazon. Amazon is no longer selling the device. Its a MARKETPLACE seller that is using AMAZON To sell the Zune & unfortunately they have hacked up the price since the 80GB models are being discontinued.Dont blame Amazon, its the seller.
2019812
No diff. between the two. I have 80gB just cuz I have milions of cds and dvds. It just depends on you. 30GB is a lot though, but I chose 80Gb just in case.
688597
The Zune has a 60mb version, I saw it at Walmart, I don't know if it's 60mb exactly but it's a small portable Zune.Besides the Zune has just came out, you can't expect it to have all the models that the Ipod already has.
998036
i'd go with the ipod classic if only music. even though it is very bulky you can get it for like 250 dollars and like 60+ gb which is more than enough
998033
I would say the iPod classics. They have 160 GB of capacity and are only $249.00. It doesn't have a touch screen or anything fancy but it does hold up to 40,000 songs so if you want it to hold only music it can do a lot. You can watch videos and view photos on it too if you want, too. It has great sound quality, too. Here's a link. http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/ Hope this helps!
751341
I use an iPod Classic (older model 20gb) and it works fine. I do not have an iPhone but play my Zune through the aux input. I also have a Google phone (Nexus 5) and play it through the aux input with good fidelity. The sound is very good and I don't play my Bose 901's in the living room anymore because the dock is so convenient and so good. I like th price/value factor of the Altec Lansing docks. I still have my first one playing in the basement...Nice!
389125
The last 7Gb on your Classic! I think you are already effectively maxed out, as our iPods need a bit of breathing room and the 7gb would be that room.
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If you plan on puting on a lot of content, then yes 64 is worth it. BUT 32gb holds a ton of memory as well. I have over 3,000 songs, a lot of photos and large games and still with a few gigabytes to spare.