I bought a Zune 4, Then I won a Zune 16, Then I acquired a Zune HD 16. I've never had any type of problem with any of them, and wouldn't be able to live without Zune Pass. The Software is amazing, works on XP x86 and Vista/Win7 x86 and x64. However, I have one thing to say.

If you bought a Zune HD for apps, you are a fool. It was never intended to be an "app device" like the iPod Touch is.

Smartphones have made stand-alone media things moot. That said, pick your poison. iTunes or Zune Media. I'd stick with a disposable player from Sansa or the likes.

SWANIACHI wrote:Smartphones have made stand-alone media things moot. That said, pick your poison. iTunes or Zune Media. I'd stick with a disposable player from Sansa or the likes.

How have they made them moot? They are still good for people that don't wanna waste their smartphone battery

I love Zune. I have a 120 (with the squircle). Here's the thing. If you are looking to get a media player, and you can pick ANY media player, I'd say to just save your bucks and get a Zune HD. It's really that much better than anything else, intuitive and just all-around otterific. I got a 32 for my son, and I'm so impressed with it, I'm considering getting a 16 for myself in addition to my 120.

Heh.. otterific? That's otterific.

i wooted ^.^

nicktherat wrote:id only want a touch screen or more storage, not small storage and no touch. no sale for me!

Maybe you're looking for a Zune HD?

"That corrupt, degenerate device simply cannot withstand the unstoppable assault of the Microsoft Kin- er, that is, Windows Phone 7, just as the pathetic iPod fell beneath the boot of the glorious Zune!"

In what world are you living in where Windows Phone 7 is a triumph?

Invasion: Android Makes Big Gains In OS Share, Passing Microsoft

http://www.crn.com/news/client-devices/227500004/invasion-android-makes-big-gains-in-os-share-passing-microsoft.htm?itc=refresh

I have had a Zune for a while, and the software is so far superior to Itunes in cost, there is no comparison.

zentide wrote:
As long as your life doesn't revolve around peripherials for it, this trumps the i-pods hands down.

Peripherals for an iPod? You mean like headphones, a charger, or amplified speakers, which all work on any media player? What else would you attach to one?

Just a general comment:

It seems that every time Woot offers something electronic, people complain that it's "cheap carp, made in China," or compare it to some other item that's "eww, from Hong Kong." What electronic item isn't made in China, or some other Asian country, these days?

There's cheap Asian carp, and there's high-quality Asian stuff too. So saying that something electronic is made in Asia is like saying a car uses wheels.

Well, almost. Here's a website with a few electronic products that are made in USA.

And don't get me started on the trade deficit...


edit: LOL - on that "made in USA" page I linked to, there's a link that says "Search Amazon for Electronics Made in USA." I clicked it and found a book, a DVD ("Crips and Bloods: Made in America"), and a shower curtain.

I highly recommend to anyone who purchases on of these, get the HD/AV dock for your television. This device isn't HD but the dock comes with an insert that will fit this player and sounds amazing through a good home stereo. Also, once you have this device and get used to the software and start enjoying the Zune Pass, you won't be able to stop yourself from getting a Zune HD. Trust me, I started off with a Zune 8 and now have my original 8 and two 32GB Zune HD's. And smart DJ is a wonderful feature of the software (and on the Zune HD device).

Do these work with Rhapsody?

chm0dvii wrote:"That corrupt, degenerate device simply cannot withstand the unstoppable assault of the Microsoft Kin- er, that is, Windows Phone 7, just as the pathetic iPod fell beneath the boot of the glorious Zune!"

In what world are you living in where Windows Phone 7 is a triumph?

Invasion: Android Makes Big Gains In OS Share, Passing Microsoft

http://www.crn.com/news/client-devices/227500004/invasion-android-makes-big-gains-in-os-share-passing-microsoft.htm?itc=refresh

It looks as though you're new to Woot. Their writeups are always humorous. Usually very humorous.

SWANIACHI wrote:Smartphones have made stand-alone media things moot. That said, pick your poison. iTunes or Zune Media. I'd stick with a disposable player from Sansa or the likes.

I disagree. I like a dedicated device for media. I tried the whole iPhone thing and found that I NEVER use my phone for media. Maybe I am biased though because I have a Zune HD and it absolutely destroys the iPod and the Zune software is great as well. I hate iTunes with the passion of 1,000 white hot suns.

roadhunter wrote:Peripherals for an iPod? You mean like headphones, a charger, or amplified speakers, which all work on any media player? What else would you attach to one?

I believe he's talking about docking stuff. There are many more of these products for iPod than for all other brands together.

Zune VS Ipod


EDIT: W00T you so funny!!!!

NO DEAL! these sell for $59 or less on EBAY....all the time!
ks

gsmittle wrote:Pretty much the rest of the world…

...NOT!

I sleep with environmental sound, an endless looping 1 hour of a thunderstorm on Cape Cod.
On one of these in an iHome Zune clock radio maybe also gotten here. Been running pretty much 24x7 for a year, never bother to turn it off much. Like the Energizer Bunny.
Q:What happens when you put the batteries in backwards in the Energizer Bunny? A: It just keeps coming and coming and coming....

kjrehberg wrote:There's a magnet to hold them together which seems silly because it's not really strong enough to do much.

They sound great. I'd like to know who the real maker is so I can get more of these without the high price.

They also survive trips through the wash.

LOL, I'm glad I'm not the only one who washes my headphones on a regular basis. Everything about the Zune is durable. I have dropped all of my players (I have three) several times and they all still work fine. I once dropped my headphones outside by accident and when I found them several days later and after a huge rain, I simply brought them inside, cleaned them, and let them dry. They still sound great and work perfectly to this day.

woofohio wrote:Anyone know if this can be used with the same software as the 30Gb first gen Zune? I have that and love it, but would hate to bother with a different application for each.

all of the Zunes work off of the same software, and all except the HD run the exact same software on the devices.

Wntrgarnet wrote:No, This Product is NOT compatible with Mac.
However, what is compatible with Mac?

everything that actually works

[quote postid="4140307" user="RMSimpson12"]I really suggest not using that site. They seem to be a bunch of scammers based on the reviews of the site. just google "dyscern reviews".

Let me just say that I bought a 120GB Xbox 360 from them. It arrived in three days, new in the box and was a beautiful black, and not white and used like I expected. I bought a refurbished Ipod Touch from them that looked brand new and got the same great service. Just one man's experience....

irradiated wrote:No, it doesn't have a wheel. It has a pad that you hold down to scroll through the lists. ...
Unfortunately, it's not pressure sensitive so you can't adjust the speed of scrolling except by how long you hold the pad.

actually its touch sensitive so you can swipe your finger along it (if you've turned it on in the settings) and if you swipe fast, the list will scroll fast and then decelerate over time.

sukeiasa wrote:everything that actually works

probably the biggest misconception known to humankind, and the reason Apple charges waay too much for what should be "normal priced" PC hardware running their OS.

Woot.com, shut up. haha. your snarky commentary is funny, as always, but this time you're hurting only yourself. Sure, the zune wasn't the first successful mp3 player, nor is it the most successful, but I've had both ipod and zune and enjoyed the zune a whole heckuva lot more. the interface is more colorful and friendly, it's easy to navigate and the touch pad works excellently. two thumbs up for zune. nearly everyone who i know that's owned one is a big fan.

kjrehberg wrote:There's a magnet to hold them together which seems silly because it's not really strong enough to do much.

They sound great. I'd like to know who the real maker is so I can get more of these without the high price.

They also survive trips through the wash.

yeah. these things are sweet.

Dilpickle1 wrote:How have they made them moot? They are still good for people that don't wanna waste their smartphone battery

or for people who don't need or want a smart phone, and are more specific with their technological purchases.

TheIginator wrote:Grabbed the 80gb off woot! about a year ago for approximately 140. Couldn't be happier. Zune definitely trumps iPod, as I've dealt with both extensively. If you're in need of a media player, get a Zune.

Should you get this deal? There's likely better out there.

Me too! I could not imagine paying this much for only 4g.

I purchaed 2 80Gig Zunes from Woot. One was DOA (refurb) and the other worked great until I droped it and cracked the screen.

Anyone know if i can get these repaired/replaced through MicroSoft?

dirkjsmith wrote:I purchaed 2 80Gig Zunes from Woot. One was DOA (refurb) and the other worked great until I droped it and cracked the screen.

Anyone know if i can get these repaired/replaced through MicroSoft?

You should have contacted Zune for the DOA one, they will repair/replace. Mine had issues at the beginning, and their support service is slow but they did send me a new replacement.

simno wrote:Maybe you're looking for a Zune HD?

yup, if this was a zune hd for ~100 id buy this, i will pass

is this sansa compatible?

that's the standard around these parts...

- hitesh

NightGhost wrote:I believe he's talking about docking stuff. There are many more of these products for iPod than for all other brands together.

Heck, you can even get a credit card swiper for them or a SteadyCam for video recording. It's hard to beat the largest user base and a common form factor when it comes to the accessories market.

terminatorgir wrote:I agree that Zune trumps iPod, I owned both and was INFINITELY more happy with the Zune software and the Zune Pass which gives you unlimited music downloads(granted its a somewhat limited selection, but i still found 90% of what I wanted music-wise) and you get to keep 10 songs every month. Essentially you pay five bucks for unlimited rentals that never expire as long as you pay the 15$ monthly Zune Pass subscription. As far as actual hardware goes, Zune beats iPod barely, the only problem I have with iPod is that it won't play any video but .mov and .mp4, Zune plays .avi which is a necessity nowadays if you don't wanna convert every video you download. Also my iPod randomly skips to the next song on about 10 songs out of my 5500 on my iPod classic 5th gen.

Long story short, I got an 8gb version for 60 bucks from a pawn shop, I don't think this is worth it, its not great for watching video with such a small screen, such limited storage. I just can't see the justification of spending so much on it when you can get sansa's for music and much cheaper

8 gig model is on sellout woot for $89.99 which is not a pawn shop.

chorpie wrote:you're missing the point of a device that was meant to show pictures, videos, and play music.

and i guarantee that you cannot listen to all 4GB of music in a day.

You're missing the point that I don't want to buy 234234 devices that do only one thing. I'd rather buy fewer, more expensive devices that do many things reasonably well. I'm also less inclined to buy a point and shoot camera or an eReader these days.

No, I cannot listen to 4GB of music in one day, but if it's a day I feel like switching from Zydeco to J-rock to 80's alternapop, and then watching the latest episode of How I Met Your Mother, I'll have to fiddle with loading and unloading to make room. I'd rather have my entire collection on one device, so I can switch to different music as I go.

The best thing I ever did with my Zune was smash it into a million pieces.

Worked MUCH BETTER than the iPod afterwards!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/smashzune/

I have a first gen 30G Zune (brown =)! and it is still going strong (even with a cracked screen) after nearly 4 years. I love it. I also had a ZuneHD which in almost every way is superior to the iPod Touch. Unfortunately it was stolen and I had to dig out my old one. If you love music the zune marketplace is great, for only $16 a month you get unlimited music for your collection and 10 permenant songs to keep each month even if you cancel the subscription.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!! I bought one for the nephew. Had to have it replaced twice. After the second time, I gave up and replaced it with an iPod Nano.

They still make these? Considering how far they have come down in price...Microsoft will eventually be PAYING people to use the Zune just to claim a micro-percentage of the market. What is that color? Mustard Gas?
No, my bad, it's DRIED mustard