say bye to ipod...

[justine]

for domainers.. I'd suggest, register ZUNES domains..
If its a hit.. domains will sell like hot cakes -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[CORMAC]

I read an article about it in the local paper today.
I cant help but feel like it will have a presence but not enough to even touch iPods. As it is iPods, whether they are junk or not (Ive had 2 that refused to turn off) still have the power. The FM radio is a nice touch but even some of the earliest MP3 players have had them. Then there is a feature that allows people to share songs. Well thats nice and all, but after you listen to that song 3 times it becomes disabled and the next time you connect Zune to your PC it will automatically ask if you want to purchase the song. Out of a poll taken, only 11% found that feature important or even a factor in whether they would buy it or not...

Well see how it goes.. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[barrymore]

Pretty interesting...I want one...actually sounds a lot better than iPod.. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[malhotra]

One of its best features seems the screen plays the video sideways like in letterbox.
it's really wonderful!!! -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[ignis]

again, that's one of the reasons I bought my PocketPC -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[PONTING]

Zune is infected with DRM, although iPods are too. I don't know about you but I can't stand DRM (Digital Rights (more like Restrictions) Management) and what it represents.

Do you really want a device that acts defectively by default? Cause DRM is nothing but a deliberate defection for the purpose of what, filling fat pockets of RIAA labels so they can sue innocent people out of their money? -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[ignis]

Interesting viewpoint
then there are those that feel that the artists have worked hard, and deserve the money that DRM is meant to prevent from being stolen from them -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[horsy]

The last thing I care about is being able to share my music. I just want a player that works! -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[cisco]

yea,,,most musical snobs would love nothing more than to share their music! -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[lopam]

hi buddies,
Right now I think the iPod does hold a lead, but Microsoft is planning bigger things for the Zune and having the Zune incorperated in a larger environment.
I probably will be used to play games and it already has a Wi-Fi connection that the iPod doesnt.
The music service (Zune Marketplace) will also feature a community which iTunes doesn't have.
In the short term the iPod is winning, but if the iPod or the Zune for that matter want to dominate this market they need to keep changing what they can do. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --