30Gb zune or 8gb new ipod nano video?

[lapetittelc]

Should I get a new video ipod nano 8gb or a 30gb zune?

I really want an ipod but im still debating, they're the same price 200 bucks

 

[Jon118]

Honestly, it depends on your needs. It is generally accepted that the Zune has better SQ, and it does have more capacity, so there is room to expand, also the Zune has a bigger screen which is pretty nice for video. But if you don't have a large collection of music and value portability and don't need video, then the Nano would be good. I would go for the Zune just because I have way more than 8 gigs of music.

 

[stevenjchang]

do you use ebay? live in the states?
i've been following prices today, zune averages $140 shipped.
this is higher than last week, when it averaged less than $120 shipped.
(im trying to see if i can sell mine...if the price is okay)

ipod 5th/5.5 gens go around $130 or less in head fi forums.
ipod 5th gen 80 gig was all under $200 shipped today, of the 6 that i tracked.

hope that helps ur decision.
i dunno why u want a comparison between two opposite players? you urself should know how much space you need, what size, etc. ps~try to get something with better than 12 hours battery life (zune, 5th 30g (80gig has good batt)). people say it dont matter but it really does, i dont even really travel with it and its still a big issue, imo

 

[luckypictures]

I don't think the battery life thing is such an issue. I have yet to have problems with it. I guess if you use your player most of every day, it'd be a problem, but I'm a casual user, 2-3 times/day and I have no problem with battery.

It's up to you. Here's a few questions:
Is it important for you to have a clock?
How is your music organized? Do you already use itunes?
How much music do you have?
Do you have videos?
What format is your music in?
Do you want/need an FM radio?
Do you expect/want 1,000 accessories for it?

Download the Zune program first. See if you like it. Some people do, some people don't. The program one uses their player with is a big issue. Personally, I prefer the Zune program.

Also, will you be using (or abusing) the Zune Subscription service? There's a 14 day free trial with each Zune, if you don't know what it is, look around.

If you don't want to download it to search the catalog, you can hop on over to http://www.zune-online.com/ to check it out online, give you an idea of what's available.

How acute are your ears? Do you expect/want everything in lossless format?
Are you aware that there is a WM losless format?

How are you planning on using your player? With/without a headphone amp?

How pressing is your query? Can you wait for the (possible) new Zunes? Prices may drop even lower.

Just a few things to consider.

I have my Zune, I love my Zune. It feels solid, and it's got good SQ right out of the box. Better with great headphones and a nice amp. Worlds better.

 

[luckypictures]

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[stevenjchang]

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Originally Posted by luckypictures /img/forum/go_quote.gif it's got good SQ right out of the box. Better with great headphones and a nice amp. Worlds better.

why would it be better (worlds better) with an amp coming out of the headjack of a zune compared to a line out of an ipod, creative, cowon, iriver, etc?

 

[MonolithTMA]

The hard drive was the deciding factor for me. I don't want a hard drive based player. I picked up my new 8GB Nano last night and so far I just love it. I love that the Album menu now shows the artist name under each album name. No more wondering which Best of or Greatest Hits it is.

 

[Ricardo Dawkins]

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Originally Posted by MonolithTMA /img/forum/go_quote.gif I love that the Album menu now shows the artist name under each album name. No more wondering which Best of or Greatest Hits it is.

Zune does this already.

 

[MonolithTMA]

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Originally Posted by Ricardo Dawkins /img/forum/go_quote.gif Zune does this already.

That's cool. I'll have to take a look the flash based models when they arrive.