Comments on: Taking A Look At Microsoft’s Zune Media Player

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:51:19 +0000

I would want it just for the built-in FM radio. That is a nice feature, and I’m still in awe that the iPod doesn’t have that. I guess it forces people to purchase more music though.

By: reed1468

reed1468 — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:18:44 +0000

i have a zune and i love it, i have even heard many ipod owners complain about their ipod videos and wish they had bought a zune

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:01:24 +0000

Well, my brother recently bought a Zune after having an iPod, and he said that he likes the Zune better. The downside is that it doesn’t have the Clickwheel like the iPod, but other than that he said it was pretty nice.

By: Looking

Looking — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:37:01 +0000

Well all this still leaves me wondering which is the best to have? Some one help me please! I’m not sure which one to buy.

By: Clic Zune

Clic Zune — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:19:40 +0000

For me the weight is going to make the difference.

By: pdedecker

pdedecker — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:36:03 +0000

Ryan wrote:

I haven't seen anything for sure but some bits and pieces that I have read say that it will not support podcasts.

No Zune for me then.

By: LB

LB — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:30:28 +0000

I too am impressed with Microsoftâ€™s creation. The Zune seems fully equipped and ready to stand its ground in a very competitive market. With features such as wireless capabilities and an FM tuner, Microsoft is allowing their version of the MP3 to go places that Apple has only been rumoring they would go. Wireless music sharing is an advanced feature, but the problem is that a person is only allowed to interchange among other Zune users. Other sites like [mytechlists.com] have their own reasons why Apple should be afraid of Microsoftâ€™s latest creation. They agree with the sharing capability and the style, and also mention the ability to download to the television and either buy or rent songs using a monthly subscription feature. I believe no one company should have control of the market. If better editions exist and are offering better prices and services, people should be excited to grow and learn what else is available.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:25:03 +0000

mediaphile wrote:

With the wireless, you can actually send songs to other Zune players. Sounds sweet, but the problem is that the player wraps each mp3 you send in the new Zune 3day/3play DRM. That's right, you're allowed to play the song 3 times in 3 days. And this applies to any mp3 you send, not just previously DRM'd songs.

I hadn't heard about that limitation before...that does suck but it is understandable.

pdedecker wrote:

Does the Zune also handle podcasts?

I haven't seen anything for sure but some bits and pieces that I have read say that it will not support podcasts.

By: Inferno_str1ke

Inferno_str1ke — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 11:11:08 +0000

That picture on the Zune menu looks odd, but typically M$. They don’t get that people like the minimalistic style of the iPod.

By: pdedecker

pdedecker — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:34:15 +0000

Does the Zune also handle podcasts?