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ZUNE OR IPOD?

August 21, 2008

If you are looking to buy an MP3 Player, chances are that you are probably looking at the Zune or Ipod. Well I made a small video below that highlights some of the key features in these 2 devices that I think will help you narrow down which one is the best for you and will meet your needs.

Also look below for complete information on these devices, pricing and where you can get them.

Iphone, Itouch Format available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

IPOD INFORMATION

ipod80 ipod160s The Ipod 80GB goes for about $249 and the Ipod 160GB goes for about $349. This 6th Generation Ipod comes in Silver or Black

Places to purchase the 80GB IPOD:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPod-classic-Black-Generation/dp/B000JLKIHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219345145&sr=1-1

Newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855101073

Places to purchase the 160GB IPOD:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPod-classic-Black-Generation/dp/B000JO1IPI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219344547&sr=1-2

Newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855101074

Key Features for the 80GB Model:

Stores 20,000 Songs
2.5-inch color display
weighs 4.9 ounces (140grams)
dimensions are 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.41 inches.
Cover Flow technology lets you use the patented Click Wheel to flip through your music by album cover
Extras: Games, Alarm, Calculator, Contacts, Calendar, Stopwatch, Notes, World Clocks, Equalizer
Watch Videos, Listen to Music, View Photos
Connects to a TV using a special cable to view movies, and photos.
Internal Non Removable battery / Battery Life: Up to 30 hours of music playback Up to 5 hours of video playback
Charging Time: About 4 Hours
Comes with Headphones and Cable to sync to your computer
Uses iTunes to sync to your Windows PC or Mac

Key Features for the 160GB Model:

Stores 40,000 Songs
2.5-inch color display
weighs 5.7 ounces (162grams)
dimensions are 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.53 inches.
Cover Flow technology lets you use the patented Click Wheel to flip through your music by album cover
Extras: Games, Alarm, Calculator, Contacts, Calendar, Stopwatch, Notes, World Clocks, Equalizer
Watch Videos, Listen to Music, View Photos
Connects to a TV using a special cable to view movies, and photos.
Internal Non Removable battery / Battery Life: Up to 40 hours of music playback Up to 7 hours of video playback
Charging Time: About 4 Hours
Comes with Headphones and Cable to sync to your computer
Uses iTunes to sync to your Windows PC or Mac

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ZUNE INFORMATION

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The First Generation Zune 30 GB sells anywhere from $199 to $289 depending on the website. Also the Second Generation Zune 80 GB Sells from $236 to $339. It comes in Black and Red

Places to purchase the 30GB ZUNE:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Zune-Digital-Media-Player-White/dp/B000FMZE7W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219355587&sr=1-2

Places to purchase the 80GB ZUNE:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Zune-Digital-Media-Player-Generation/dp/B000WG6XW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219354377&sr=1-1

Newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855604015

Key Features for the 30GB Model:

Stores 7,500 Songs
3.0-inch color display
weighs 5.6 ounces
Colors: Black, White, Brown, Pink, and Red
dimensions are 2.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches.
Automatically imports your existing music, pictures, and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats
FM Radio is built in
Watch Videos, Listen to Music, View Photos
Connects to a TV using a special cable to view movies, and photos.
Internal Non Removable battery / Battery Life: Up to 13 hours of music playback Up to 4 hours of video playback
Charging Time: About 3 Hours
Wireless sync. Cut the cord to your PC. Refresh your Zune with new content anytime you charge your device, through your home wireless network
Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures and even audio podcasts. Listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times, and even pass along songs you receive to other friends nearby who have a Zune. If you like a song you receive, you can easily add it to your wish list and then buy it from your PC the next time you sync.
Comes with Headphones and Cable to sync to your computer
Uses its own proprietary software which only works on Windows.

Key Features for the 80GB Model:

Stores 20,000 Songs
3.2-inch color display
weighs 4.5 ounces
dimensions are 2.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches.
Automatically imports your existing music, pictures, and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats
FM Radio is built in
Watch Videos, Listen to Music, View Photos
Connects to a TV using a special cable to view movies, and photos.
Internal Non Removable battery / Battery Life: Up to 30 hours of music playback Up to 4 hours of video playback
Charging Time: About 3 Hours
Wireless sync. Cut the cord to your PC. Refresh your Zune with new content anytime you charge your device, through your home wireless network
Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures and even audio podcasts. Listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times, and even pass along songs you receive to other friends nearby who have a Zune. If you like a song you receive, you can easily add it to your wish list and then buy it from your PC the next time you sync.
Comes with Headphones and Cable to sync to your computer
Uses its own proprietary software which only works on Windows.