iPod fans got to love Zune

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 14, 06, 06:25 AM

Microsoft has done it again by releasing their version of the iPod..."The Zune" Zune.net | Zune.net Home Page

The zune will come with a 30gb hard drive that is capable of 7,500 or 25,000 pic or even 100 hours of video...
Plus, Zune works with Xbox 360! Access media right in the Xbox dashboard, or listen to music while playing games. And don't forget, Zune works with...Zune! yes, its Wireless

**BloodyRed** · Nov 14, 06, 01:25 PM

You know Ipod is apple and not microsoft!!!

**Runemage** · Nov 14, 06, 02:12 PM

HAHAHA, guess Microsoft's just trying to get a bigger slice away from apple

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 14, 06, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodyRed

You know Ipod is apple and not microsoft!!!

I'm not a retard. I know apple made the iPod.

The reason i said iPod fans got to love the NEW zune by Microsoft is the fact that the zune is coming with 30gb drive and has more features then apples iPod.....

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 14, 06, 06:32 PM

just found out that you can use the points for your xbox live account and vice versa for songs and arcade games (xbox live)

NICE, i did not like the iPod but i am thinking about getting one of these.
its about the same price

***[ARK]phoenix*** · Nov 14, 06, 08:22 PM

Wow that looks mint. I love my iPod but i'll probably buy a one of these. Looks even better IMO.

Any idea when its being released?

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 14, 06, 09:36 PM

It was released today for the USA..
I have already download the software and since you have a xbox live account, you dont need to sign up again.

You can pay monthly and download as much as you want or you can buy MS points "same as XBL points" like previously said for downloads....
The price for the Zune is about the same for an iPod....$249.94 USD

Size and Weight

4.4 in. x 2.4 in. x 0.6 in. (h x w x d)
Weight: 5.6 ounces

Battery[2]

Music, up to 14 hours (wireless off), up to 13 hours (wireless on); pictures, up to 4 hours; video, up to 4 hours
Charge Time: 3 hours; 2 hours to 90%

Display

Size: 3.0 inches
Orientation: Vertical and Horizontal
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels

Audio

Windows Media® Audio Standard (.wma): Up to 320 Kbps, CBR and VBR, up to 48-kHz sample rate
MP3 (.mp3): Up to 320 Kbps, CBR and VBR, up to 48-kHz sample rate
AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .mov): Up to 320 Kbps, Low Complexity (LC), up to 48-kHz sample rate
Pictures
JPEG (.jpg): All resolutions (desktop software will automatically convert to 640x480 at sync time)

Video

Windows Media Video (.wmv): Main Profile, CBR or VBR, up to 1.5 Mbps peak video bitrate, 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per sec., with Windows Media Audio up to 192 Kbps, 44.1 kHz, stereo audio; Simple Profile, CBR, up to 736 Kbps video bitrate, 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per sec., with Windows Media Audio up to 192 Kbps, 44.1 kHz, stereo audio.

Wireless

Connectivity: 802.11 b/g
Range: Up to 30 feet

Language

English

**Estacado** · Nov 15, 06, 10:47 PM

The Zune looks better than any Ipod, I'm getting sick of apple.

**Internal Primate** · Nov 15, 06, 10:59 PM

this thing souns awesome as

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 15, 06, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nirvanamonkey

The Zune looks better than any Ipod, I'm getting sick of apple.

i have been sick of apple....but i was reading and if you want one and have an apple iPod. You can import your media from iTunes and Windows Media Player.

Zune software can import audio files in unprotected .WMA, MP3, AAC; photos in JPEG; and videos in .WMV, MPEG-4, H.264

**Internal Primate** · Nov 15, 06, 11:58 PM

about the only thing that could be better with this product is the battery life

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 16, 06, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Millenia

about the only thing that could be better with this product is the battery life

i saw that...
I have all so heard that the iPod basically has the same battery life but cant say thats true...

**Estacado** · Nov 16, 06, 01:39 AM

Ipods battery life lasts long it just depends how often you have the backlight on that drains a lot of energy, and if you put it on hold or not, leaving it off hold while listening to music kills the battery.

**TGL-THe PiZZa CaT** · Nov 16, 06, 05:15 PM

hmmm, 30GB's, @ 128bit rate, 5mb's a song, that i'll be around 6000 songs, more than a Ipod, but thats only songs, & not Vids, i might get it, but i'll wait til the price drops, then i'll get it

***Steve*** · Nov 16, 06, 05:38 PM

I`just use my phone for my music. Alot easier and more convienent

***Monstergamer*** · Nov 16, 06, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I`just use my phone for my music. Alot easier and more convienent

i do too, but its at the point i have no more room and thats with a 1gig stick.
i am going to get a zune "hope for christmas"

**Tim** · Nov 16, 06, 10:36 PM

Bad news for anyone in the UK wanting Zune M$ aren't saying anything and the rumour say 2008 (no thats not a typo)