I just pre-ordered the Zune HD

[gan6660]

Well I have been following Zune HD news since it was first leaked in April and today I was in my local best buy and saw the Zune HD display with preorder cards and I just couldnt resist. So I picked up a black 16gb version with $25 down. I really dont know why I did this but I just want it for some reason.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Umm ok.
Do Zunes now finally sync with OSX?

 

[gan6660]

Umm ok.
Do Zunes now finally sync with OSX?

I dont think so but I have vista via bootcamp for gaming and bluray.

 

[r.j.s]

I dont think so but I have vista via bootcamp for gaming and bluray.

Why would you want your music collection on the BC partition?

 

[gan6660]

Why would you want your music collection on the BC partition?

Its not but I dont have alot of songs so Ill just keep them on both partitions. I have less than one GB of music. I do have alot of movies though.

 

[r.j.s]

Its not but I dont have alot of songs so Ill just keep them on both partitions. I have less than one GB of music. I do have alot of movies though.

Whatever floats your boat.

I couldn't imagine trying to keep both libraries up to date.

 

[aethelbert]

I couldn't imagine trying to keep both libraries up to date.

It's actually quite easy to do if you create a third partition and direct both applications to a folder of your multimedia content on that drive. Doesn't really take up more space and is pretty convenient.

 

[Shake 'n' Bake]

I'd certainly be getting a Zune HD. It's, IMO, just as good as the iPod touch, if not better. The only thing stopping me is that I can't use it with iTunes and the iTunes store. Or maybe I could. Is it hard to make an "alien" device look like, for instance an iPod nano?

 

[Consultant]

I'd certainly be getting a Zune HD. It's, IMO, just as good as the iPod touch, if not better.

Right. Thanks for the laugh.

Why Can’t Microsoft Develop Software for Zune HD?
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2009/08/15/why-cant-microsoft-develop-software-for-zune-hd/

 

[Shake 'n' Bake]

Right. Thanks for the laugh.

Zune HD has an OLED display, nVidia Tegra, tons of extra info on artists and songs, social stuff, FM/HD Radio tuner (on which you can tag songs you want to download later), and more (all of which can't be found on any Apple device). Plus, it looks better (IMO), and costs less.

 

[gan6660]

Zune HD has an OLED display, nVidia Tegra, tons of extra info on artists and songs, social stuff, FM/HD Radio tuner (on which you can tag songs you want to download later), and more. Plus, it looks better (IMO), and costs less.

The OLED Display really did it for me. I already have a 1st and 2nd gen touch so I wanted something different and this was it. I think it is going to be a great device.

 

[Shake 'n' Bake]

The new iPods really throw a spanner into the works when deciding which media device to buy.

The nano has a camera and FM tuner with tagging (but only on supported stations (WTF? Why does the station need to be supported?)). PS: I feel that all iPods need a stainless steel back to be worthy of the iPod name, so I probably wouldn't get this one.

The new touch has the guts of the 3G S (I presume) and more capacity for your dollar (than the 2G).

The classic has the gigantic hard drive.

The Zune HD has the OLED display, FM/HD radio tuner, and price below the touch for comparable models.

 

[stranger danger]

Zune HD has an OLED display, nVidia Tegra, tons of extra info on artists and songs, social stuff, FM/HD Radio tuner (on which you can tag songs you want to download later), and more (all of which can't be found on any Apple device). Plus, it looks better (IMO), and costs less.

Whatever you like, it's your money. Besides, think of all the space you'll save for music on that thing now that you won't have to worry about apps

 

[chrono1081]

These troll threads never cease...*sigh*

 

[bigbossbmb]

WTF? Why does the station need to be supported?

because not all stations broadcast song/artist info over the air

 

[netdog]

I'd certainly be getting a Zune HD. It's, IMO, just as good as the iPod touch, if not better.

If you are computing in an Apple environment (Macs, iTunes, etc.), the Zune isn't nearly as good. In fact, it's rather useless.

Don't believe me? Go ahead and find out the hard way.

 

[AJ1BostonMASS]

I think the Zune HD could be a good product. Only thing is Apple has this market and the average person does not see why to switch when They already have an ipod.

I personally like Zune's I still have my 30gb zune. I dont use it because they dont work on macs without bootcamp etc. So until that day it will be in the box.