|Montana Bengal| Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Just wondering what you guys prefer. I was looking to upgrade from my 20gb ipod. I don't really give a crap about video, but I'd like more space. Any thought? (or ideas for great deals online?) Of course...I could always try to take mine apart and replace the HD....any one done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Elflocko| Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Replacing the HD (or the battery for that matter) is a huge pain in the ass; I'd rather buy a new one. Plus if you go new, you get the most up-to-date features and software. I prefer the iPod based on sheer ease of use, but that's my preference. Chances are if you switch to a Zune or Zen, you'll find them clunky and hard to use by comparison, in addition to having to convert all of your stuff to WMA or MP3 (if you're using MP4 or Apple Lossless). Just my 2 cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|RayDoggBengal| Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Zune all the way, there isn't much difference in size with the new one coming out 13 Nov. I understand not caring about video with the size of ipod screen but believe me video's are cool on the zune I watch video podcast and movies on mine. [img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K7bhZXgmL._AA280_.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmanMunster Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 [quote name='Montana Bengal' post='579172' date='Oct 27 2007, 06:22 PM']Just wondering what you guys prefer. I was looking to upgrade from my 20gb ipod. I don't really give a crap about video, but I'd like more space. Any thought? (or ideas for great deals online?) Of course...I could always try to take mine apart and replace the HD....any one done this?[/quote] u selling your ipod? mine broke and i want a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzy Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I am all for the zune. I love the $14.99 a month unlimited music downloading service they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|RayDoggBengal| Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 [quote name='rizzy' post='579297' date='Oct 28 2007, 08:37 AM']I am all for the zune. I love the $14.99 a month unlimited music downloading service they offer.[/quote] I've had the market place since I got my zune. 14.99 fast downloads, high bitrate and no RIAA. I'm giving my 30GB to my dauhter and getting my granddaughter a 4 or 8GB for xmas, then I'll let them use my marketplace account to download their music, of course I'm getting the 80GB next month can't wait. A couple sites to read about the zune and other daps: www.zuneboards.com www.zuneinsider.com www.dapsite.com (info on all daps) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steggyD Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I use Creative products around my house. Better sound quality than an Ipod, plus, like the Zune, you can use subscription music to go, thus eliminating the worry of a heavy fine by the RIAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Montana Bengal| Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 [quote name='ThurmanMunster' post='579251' date='Oct 27 2007, 11:26 PM']u selling your ipod? mine broke and i want a new one.[/quote] I"m not sure...we'll see how the cash situation goes. If I do, I'll let you know. [quote name='RayDoggBengal' post='579323' date='Oct 28 2007, 08:15 AM']I've had the market place since I got my zune. 14.99 fast downloads, high bitrate and no RIAA. I'm giving my 30GB to my dauhter and getting my granddaughter a 4 or 8GB for xmas, then I'll let them use my marketplace account to download their music, of course I'm getting the 80GB next month can't wait. A couple sites to read about the zune and other daps: www.zuneboards.com www.zuneinsider.com www.dapsite.com (info on all daps)[/quote] Thanks Ray! I'll have to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.B. Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 The Zune is extremely slick and easy to use. I'd go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|RayDoggBengal| Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 You can get the 30GB version 1 Zune for between $99 and $149 now on sale and when the new zune is released next mouth all version 1 zunes are getting firmware updates. I think other then the size the only difference will be HD out for the new zunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natifanatic Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote name='rizzy' post='579297' date='Oct 28 2007, 05:37 AM']I am all for the zune. I love the $14.99 a month unlimited music downloading service they offer.[/quote] Holy shit! I didn't know they offered that! What format does it download on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|RayDoggBengal| Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote name='natifanatic' post='581686' date='Oct 30 2007, 09:45 AM']Holy shit! I didn't know they offered that! What format does it download on?[/quote] WMA, you can load and use the marketplace on 3 computers and move the music to 2 different zunes so you could split the cost with someone and both you use the download service for $7.50 per month if you want. I have to check the bitrate but I think it's 256. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farbeyonddriven Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I've had no problems from my 30gb ipod. Would definately replace it with another. -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Elflocko| Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote name='RayDoggBengal' post='581721' date='Oct 30 2007, 09:34 AM']WMA, you can load and use the marketplace on 3 computers and move the music to 2 different zunes so you could split the cost with someone and both you use the download service for $7.50 per month if you want. I have to check the bitrate but I think it's 256.[/quote] Yeah, but if you cancel your subscription, there goes your music. I prefer owning it, but that's me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steggyD Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 [quote name='Elflocko' post='581932' date='Oct 30 2007, 07:38 PM']Yeah, but if you cancel your subscription, there goes your music. I prefer owning it, but that's me...[/quote] $15 a month for the rest of your life, the price of a cd per month, is worth it. I use Napster to go, same set-up though. Unlimited music, if I were to purchase every song I listen to per month, it would cost me hundreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Elflocko| Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 [quote name='steggyD' post='582011' date='Oct 30 2007, 10:05 PM']$15 a month for the rest of your life, the price of a cd per month, is worth it. I use Napster to go, same set-up though. Unlimited music, if I were to purchase every song I listen to per month, it would cost me hundreds.[/quote] Oh, hell. Nothing wrong with that if it works for you. I'm much more selective about what I listen to and buy, so outright purchase works better for me. That's why we have choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steggyD Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 That's the beauty of subscription music. I can choose any song at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Montana Bengal| Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I've been using itunes (amoung other things)....and I think it is Jhymn that removes the digital rights managements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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