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Title: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Isildur on January 19, 2010, 09:15:58 PM
Well the Zune side is more like it. I have been thinking of switching from a 8gb Ipod Nano 4th Gen (Same as the new one just doesnt have the radio) to a 16gb Zune HD. I was wondering if any of you have used one before or have any experience with the Zune Software. Also note that for me purchasing a 16gb+ Ipod Touch is a bit out of my price range so this is one reason why im looking at the Zune. I also wouldnt be looking to play Games or anything like that just Music and Videos.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Master KChief on January 19, 2010, 09:20:16 PM
i have a halo edition zune. havent played with it for about 2 years though. :)
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: browarod on January 19, 2010, 09:21:27 PM
I've had a Zune for several years now, and I LOVE it! The software is easy to use, and I use it to listen to music on my computer now, too (I used to use iTunes, but switched over to the Zune software).
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on January 19, 2010, 10:26:45 PM
iPod Touch is superior to any Zune, and always will be.

Zune: 0 3rd party apps (maybe 10 by Microsoft)
iPod: ~90,000
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Master KChief on January 19, 2010, 10:29:51 PM
thats really a matter of opinion. yes, the app store is unparalleled, but thats meaningless if you dont care about apps. in terms of techs and specs, archos is the absolute best out there. they blow any media player out of the water.
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Isildur on January 19, 2010, 10:36:25 PM
I've had a Zune for several years now, and I LOVE it! The software is easy to use, and I use it to listen to music on my computer now, too (I used to use iTunes, but switched over to the Zune software).
Does it have any way to transfer your Itunes libary or do you have to pop in all the CD's again?
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: browarod on January 19, 2010, 10:39:16 PM
I've had a Zune for several years now, and I LOVE it! The software is easy to use, and I use it to listen to music on my computer now, too (I used to use iTunes, but switched over to the Zune software).
Does it have any way to transfer your Itunes libary or do you have to pop in all the CD's again?
As far as I know, it can read the iTunes music just fine. I didn't recopy anything when I switched over and I have everything I had with iTunes.
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on January 19, 2010, 10:39:41 PM
If you ripped into mp3s, you are fine.  If you ripped into the default AAC, conversion will be necessary.  Anything purchased from the iTunes Store will need to be converted (if iTunes Plus) or will not work (if protected iTunes files).  Protected aac files do not work on the Zune.
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Isildur on January 25, 2010, 12:49:57 AM
Well I did it... I got a 16 gig Zune HD and its pretty dang nice. I mean if you dont care about apps it beats the Ipod in sound, HD'ness, navigation and over all looking really dang cool by a mile. The Screen is also BEAUTIFUL! The battery life is amazingly long. The Radio on it is also of pretty high quality in that the stations come in pretty clear and if you get an HD station it sounds NICEEEE. Yeah over all im pretty shocked out how good it is. It is fo sure better then the old Brick Zunes. Nice job Microsoft!
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: browarod on January 25, 2010, 03:05:57 AM
It is fo sure better then the old Brick Zunes.
But...but.....I like my brick :'(
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: sk on January 25, 2010, 03:20:52 AM
Aww, I thought you were announcing your switch to Type 2.   ;)   Regardless, glad you like your Zune.
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: Isildur on January 25, 2010, 10:10:11 AM
Aww, I thought you were announcing your switch to Type 2.   ;)   Regardless, glad you like your Zune.
One of these days.... that will happen but not this day.. this day I play type 1!
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: 3-Liner And Bags Of Chips on January 26, 2010, 06:39:00 AM
Aww, I thought you were announcing your switch to Type 2.   ;)   Regardless, glad you like your Zune.
One of these days.... that will happen but not this day.. this day I play type 1!

Type 1 Shall Rule the World!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!  :maul:
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: STAMP on January 26, 2010, 10:10:22 AM
Aww, I thought you were announcing your switch to Type 2.   ;)   Regardless, glad you like your Zune.

I thought the same thing.   :D
Title: Re: Switching over to the Dark Side
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on January 26, 2010, 02:54:04 PM
Aww, I thought you were announcing your switch to Type 2.   ;)   Regardless, glad you like your Zune.

I thought the same thing.   :D
That makes 3 of us. Or heroless, it was one or the other but nethertheless enjoy your zuuuuuuuuuune
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