120GB Zune sold just a little bit early
By Nilay Patel 
posted September 4th 2008 4:48PM
posted September 4th 2008 4:48PM
[Thanks, Joe]
posted September 4th 2008 4:48PM
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@Shotgun (Dummy)
It appears that you have NOT been keeping up with the latest news. The "Zune Guy" got his panties in a twist when he did not receive a fee trip to Redmond. (Even tho he already received hundreds of dollars worth of free gear and Zunes) And bitched because some features he wanted did appear with a firmware update.
So he cried, and bitched, and purchased an iPod.
(Damn comment system needs an EDIT option!)
@Shotgun (Dummy)
Sense when is the Zune Windows CE Based?
I wouldn't buy anything from Microsoft on basic principle. It seems like every other day I discover another reason to hate them.
I notice that it says 120black on the top does that mean there is chance we could see this in another color like the Red, or maybe even blue?
I would so get one if it weren't for the software. Heck, I would be even content with the Zune if it was an MTP device. I guess I will have to wait and see how much either of the new Cowon devices cost.
Jubei I trust you will pay my medical bill when you receive it in the post? I'm allergic to ignorant stupidity and seem to have broken out in some form of rash. Thanks.
smug, smirking, smarmy, smelly, smoldering, smurfette, smallminded, smegma, schmendrick
(ok that last one didnt really fit)
Sounds like the typical Apple fanboy as their mommy goes to the store to pick up the next iPod iteration every year.
For all those worried about fingerprints, my sources tell me that the new 120GB version will come in both "GLOSS BLACK" and "BLACK" flavors.
@Al - you can use the Zune as an MTP device and view it in explorer if you run a little program called zSuite. search it, it is quite handy!
I've had the Zune 30 since it came out. I like the device, but had tons and tons of problems with the software. Songs weren't recognized, I had sync issues, there wasn't podcast support initially, songs would disappear from the device, etc, etc. Finally with the latest release of software a year later, all of my problems are fixed. I don't have any issues with it and actually really enjoy it now. I'd definitely use one of these 120GB models, but wish they would actually let you use wifi for something other than sync'ing and linking up with other Zunes (although there's no way to input text since it's not a touchscreen). For a music player and watching movies on airplanes as I used it for yesterday, I'm very happy with my Zune.
Fry's is the worst electronics store in existence. half the crap there is dead when you take it out of the box
im gettin this.. is it only available in black?
i want the red one.
Jubei is just doing this to get attention and if you leave him alone he, like all others idiots, will go and annoy people in some other blog.
Such anger. Zune users frustration levels must be peaking at this point. I certainly hope Sept 9th announcement from MS will help relieve some of your frustration. I can understand the anger from you users. Its sad enough that you have a "me too" player, but having to deal with a mediocre build from hardware to software further extends the level of frustrations. Perhaps you can prevent such a tragedy for the potential dozen buyers falling for this so called new $250 dollar Zune device announced today and direct them a true innovative device. iPod Touch. Even current models are much more superior in hardware and software by an unsurpassable margin vs the Zune.
Hmmnn.. so Zune's market share will go up by 2%. Making it 7%.
GJ.
I have YET to figure out WHY there are so many dumbasses that talk shit about the Zune.
I have had over 5 different iPod's, currently own an iPhone and used a Mac at school and I don't get why on Earth people think Apple is so amazing. The iPod design has gotten more and more shitty as time has progressed, iTunes has ALWAYS sucked and Mac computers and OS aren't any better than PC or Windows. Yes, the Zune hardware is lame but the software (while buggy since it is newer) is much better than iTunes and the interface on the Zune is better.
Apple just seems like the "cool" new kid at school that everyone wants to be friends with so they can be cool too. If not, why do you think people put freaking Apple stickers on their car?!? Really?!
Hell, I just don't get brand allegiance period.
yay, 120gb of crappy sound quality...
Gimme a graphical EQ and some +SNR Microsoft!
the receipt looks like $275 plus taxes, does $250 is after rebate
@ Kastonie
At least you didn't end up at the Democratic Convention, that would have been really bad luck!
Great NEWS!!!
Finally true confirmation that MicroSoft actually sold ONE.....literally...
@Every single wise a** who trolled before me:
Man..... This is just weird... I love internet for the same reason I hate it: EVERYONE can access it, even uneducated jerks that just have fun bashin their ''knowledge'' (oh-god-my-sarcasm-meter-broke) at everyone they come through.... or completely mindless trolls who want to make their day saying such illuminated stuff as: "HEH! FIRST!" or "BOO, ANYONE BUYING THIS IS STUPID AND CAN SUCK MY "
I can't even believe there's people who judge others just because they like certain piece of hard/software.
Just because you think Zune (in this particular case) SUCKS doesn't mean it's the absolute truth, it's just your (amazingly limited and partial) point of view. I don't even like the freaking thing and I'd buy it right away just because it can play music, it's got 120GB, and its freaking sweet pricetag. (and, no, i'm not an MS employee. And yep, i've seen the zune software working)
Please, get over your fanboyism and stop looking at things with your special fantastic mega goggles, and act your age.
Thank you, come again.