Zune2 or Ipod Classic?

[JoltFTW]

Im caught up between getting a Zune 2 (80gig) or an iPod Classic (80gig). I really like the Zune 2 but the iPod is the original and most reliable. Just came here for some opinions. Btw, I know the Zune 2 versus iPod discussions get bias, lets try to stay away from that.

 

[atomic tofu]

I'm an MS/Windows fan....I like Zune.

Always feel like letting you know where I stand
spec and interface wise, it's much better than ipod and does not have the tag of pompous with it, so take that as you will

Zune Arts

 

[Ste]

Iriver is also very good. Though the H10's are not video players..

 

[LeftEyeBlind]

Get a classic.

 

[atomic tofu]

Buy.com - Tech Reviews - Microsoft Zune 80 GB Review

new zune review by buy.com...i was going to try and do my own but i'm lazy and that probably would not have happened in a timely enough manner to help anybody

 

[JoltFTW]

thank you for the posts atomic they were very helpful, ive made my choice and im going to get a Zune 2. I was just wondering how the touchpad holds up, is very durable?

 

[Black Falcon 921]

There both not bad but I would probably go with the Ipod there is alot more out there for the ipods. Like docking stations for you car, computer, external speakers. Only reason I Went with an Ipod is it was plug and play for my stereo. I did have a 1st gen Zune and liked it just not alot out there for zunes.

 

[atomic tofu]

the longevity with hardware seems very long with me, that goes for everything. I just treat things gentle, maybe more so than most. I believe it's very durable, but I am not one who likes to manhandle things, even if they are durable.

they have some addons for zune, not as many as it's competition but some
Live Search: zune accessories

 

[JoltFTW]

the longevity with hardware seems very long with me, that goes for everything. I just treat things gentle, maybe more so than most. I believe it's very durable, but I am not one who likes to manhandle things, even if they are durable.

they have some addons for zune, not as many as it's competition but some
Live Search: zune accessories

yes, i too treat my purchases with care, heck.. I don't even like to bend the pages on my magazines .

btw, are you aware if an equalizer firmware update is planning on or is being released anytime soon?

 

[atomic tofu]

I'm not too sure on the equalizer thing, maybe if more users clamour for it, they'll add it back in soon.

I think it's an oversight, but not too sure. latest firmware was released about 3 days ago.

oh and if you want to mess with it, you can get "ebooks to images" and put some ebooks on your zune