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the fact that the link is an affiliate link is pretty annoying.]]>Nov 13th 2006 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 8:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 14th 2006 4:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Apr 8th 2008 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.edhardyplus.com]]>Dec 4th 2009 8:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 4:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
I like the brown & like the integration of the "click wheel" in the grey trim.

If it were thinner & had a bigger hard drive I'd be more interested.]]>Nov 13th 2006 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
good thing for bathroom fans.]]>Nov 15th 2006 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/uk battery to click http://www.ukbatterystore.co.uk]]>Apr 6th 2010 4:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/uk battery to click http://www.ukbatterystore.co.uk]]>Apr 6th 2010 4:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

My mind has been blown, and is pouring out of my ears!

You sir, should be ashamed of yourself!

Messing with peoples minds like that!
]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.batteries-shop.net]]>Apr 10th 2010 4:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.myspace.com/unzune]]>Nov 13th 2006 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztMKS_q9CK4]]>Nov 13th 2006 8:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 14th 2006 4:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Zune's new target market is the Def Leopard]]>Nov 13th 2006 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
Video iPod? Nah, no thanks. Another excuse for Quicktime to hijack my extensions.

I'll give the Zune a shot. In brown, to further annoy everyone.]]>Nov 13th 2006 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/I like the black one with the blue double-shot effect.
But I'll wait till Christmas so they can get all the bugs out.]]>Nov 20th 2006 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Aug 30th 2007 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/I had a brand new ipod 30gb black with johnny depp on the front but sold it to get one of these.]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
I don't really feel like letting Microsoft hold onto my money until I buy another song, so take a hike Zune. ]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 15th 2006 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
zune = ipod knockoff
zune headphones - ipod headphone knockoff
zune usb = ipod usb knockoff
zune software = itunes knockoff

COME ONE MS MAKE SOMETHING OF YOUR OWN DESIGN]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/"zune usb = ipod usb knockoff"

Er... that's like saying the design for a yogurt container is copying your fish tank.]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
Zune ent an iPod knockoff, because the knockoffs look somewhat decent. And relating to software, well it would have had to follow the iTunes route, seeing as iTunes ... sells music.

Heck, I know I dont think much of MS, but even though I own a Mac and an iPod, I have got to say, comparing two USB cables takes things a tad too far.]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/>>>They don't look anything like Apple earphones. What do you want, giant studio headphones instead?

zune usb = ipod usb knockoff
>>> Again, there's only so many ways to make a sync cable, and this one isn't white or anything.

zune software = itunes knockof
>>> You probably haven't even seen the Zune desktop software, just a couple of pictures, in which case most media players look alike to some degree. As for the Zune player software, it's no more similar than any other list-based mp3 software (read: ANY modern mp3 player)]]>Nov 13th 2006 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
nice
i feel the same way ive had a 30gb ipod video b4 and had a mini and ive had a rio and a sony walkman nwa100 it will be nice to see what M$ can do. i like the big screen and the fack that its not a F**KING IPOD!!!!!!!]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
My iPod 3rd gen still works...slightly...so I guess I'll wait for Zune Gen 2.

]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
Apple has a wonderful product. Their 5G ipod is the best DAP they have ever designed. Its interface and ease of use is very simple. Its design is innovative.

With that said, I want to point out that the criticisms that the Zune is getting is unfair. So what its bigger. Its about the same size that the old ipods were. Whats the big deal? The screen was designed to be bigger than the ipod's, thus the unit will be bigger. Its simple mathematics. Not only that, but the Zune has features such as an FM radio and wifi. Frankly, I'm impressed at how they were able to keep the player at such a manageable size (being that its not too much bigger than the ipod) and still add all of those cool features.

I agree that it was poor taste for Microsoft to abandon their own DRM. That was stupid. They could have included support for it. THis is something that's possible to add later, but it should have come standard. And as far as critisms go for propietary software, I'm sure Apple offers much more freedoms :)

After looking at other mp3 players such as the Meizu, I totally agree that Microsoft could have done better in overall design and looks. But, the zune is not an ugly player by far. I have seen a lot worse. The ipod's design is getting dated, and next to the Zune, looks prehistoric.

I also agree that the zune falls short on features that are found in other players such as the Zen Vision: M. No recording features, no divx and other file format support, Not even a stand alone charger in the box (Obviously a practice ripped from Apple to save on costs). But, let me again call your attention to ipod's very limited support.

As far as content goes, I hope you guys don't think Microsfoft is going to get zilch from its deal with Universal. The content will be there. Trust me.

And Microsoft's stupid RIAA- friendly 3x3 rule? I don't even see a wifi - muic sharing option on the ipod.

The fact is, Microsoft has a formidale player to offer good competition to the ipod. Not only that, but what sets this player apart from the rest is that it has MICROSOFT behind it. I'm sure they have a war chest that is much greater than Apple's. Remember how Microsoft dethroned PALM with its POCKETPC platform? If Apple is not careful it could find itself chilling with the makers of the palm pilot.]]>Nov 13th 2006 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 14th 2006 5:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 14th 2006 4:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Feb 7th 2008 1:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 6:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/
anyway, since when was an unboxing zune video's comments section in desperate need of an unbiased view? shouldn't we talk about, i dont know, the article's subject?

What he wrote is really just an apology and excuse piece about the Zune. If there are legitimate complaints, there's no reason to apologize for them or make excuses. it's pointless. that may be why he can expect a low rating for his comment.]]>Nov 13th 2006 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/zune-unboxing-with-video/Nov 13th 2006 5:46PM