 iPod classic vs vision:w |
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| iPod classic vs vision:w |
 Feb 5 2008, 11:08 AM
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 From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65  |
Ok. So I'm going to buy a new MP3 player. I haven't decided which one I want to get. I've pretty much narrowed to these two:
iPod classic Pros almost 3x as much storage space easy to use compatible with os x Cons lack of video codec support Creative Zen Vision:W Pros Lots of codec support Nice screen Cons Crappy user interface Clunky Not mac-compatible The fact that the Zen isn't mac compatible isn't necessarily a deal-breaker, but it does make the Vision more of a pain to use as I'll only be able to use it on my boyfriend's computer or using VMWare Fusion. Oh, and one other thing. Please no fanboism. I really don't care to read any "Apple 1S TEH SUX0RZ!" posts. Same goes to the people who would advocate the ipod just because it's an apple product. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM)  Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Feb 5 2008, 11:11 AM
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 Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
What is the main feature are you going to be using it for music or videos? If videos then I'd definitely go with the vision:W
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Feb 5 2008, 11:12 AM
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easy to use is a pro for the iPod?
Iøm pretty sure most MP3 players I've dealt with are pretty easy to use... and it all depends how much storage you think you need...personally 30\60 Gb is not enough... thatøs my two cents... --------------------  |
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Feb 5 2008, 11:22 AM
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From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Feb 5 2008, 11:11 AM) What is the main feature are you going to be using it for music or videos? If videos then I'd definitely go with the vision:W Mainly music, but it would also be nice to be able to play back some videos on the bus ride to school. QUOTE (blaarg @ Feb 5 2008, 11:12 AM) easy to use is a pro for the iPod? Iøm pretty sure most MP3 players I've dealt with are pretty easy to use... and it all depends how much storage you think you need...personally 30\60 Gb is not enough... thatøs my two cents... I think 30GB would be enough for me, but it would certainly be nice to have 80GB. And I've used some of creative's mp3 players. They're really packed with features, but the user interface is the least intuitive thing I've ever used. And the reviews I've read have said about the same for the vision:w. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM) Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Feb 5 2008, 11:24 AM
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your cons of the ipod can be fixed. videos can be converted.
the cons of the zen can't be fixed. you can't fix the interface or the clunkiness. -------------------- Don't sweat the petty, pet the sweaty.
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Feb 5 2008, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE (cmac @ Feb 5 2008, 11:24 AM) your cons of the ipod can be fixed. videos can be converted. the cons of the zen can't be fixed. you can't fix the interface or the clunkiness. I was going to say this. There are a million converters out there that can convert from all formats. Only problem is they take forever and a day to convert a two hour movie (upwards of 12 hours). I heard Quicktime Pro can convert them in much less time (1-2 hrs) but I don't feel like spending $29.95 to find out --------------------   |
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Feb 5 2008, 11:52 AM
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 I have one of these, somewhere, it's so small I lost the bitch. -------------------- Fuckmuffin. That word and muffintop are the two coolest things I've ever seen on this place. What would happen if a fuckmuffin fucked a chick with a muffintop? That's a lot of muffins. A lot of motherfuffin muffuckins.
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Feb 5 2008, 12:16 PM
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my sister got the zen and loves it
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Feb 5 2008, 12:17 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
a couple more:
Zen: Standard Headphone jack Replaceable battery FM Radio Calendar & Contacts that sync w/outlook No DRM/iTunes required 70% larger screen As far as the UI, I guess it's personal preference, but from the flash video it doesn't look that bad to me. I'll have to do a best buy run on my lunch break and check em out 
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Feb 5 2008, 12:19 PM
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 Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
Zune.
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Feb 5 2008, 12:41 PM
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Group: Moderators Posts: 1,591 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 31 |
the iPod has standard headphone jack. the iPhone doesn't.
and it syncs with outlook. QUOTE Zune. haha -------------------- Don't sweat the petty, pet the sweaty.
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Feb 5 2008, 12:47 PM
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Why the hell do you need your contacts on a portable MP3 player? That's what desktops, laptops, PDA's, cell phones, and rolodexes are for.
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Feb 5 2008, 12:51 PM
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Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
QUOTE (impala454 @ Feb 5 2008, 12:17 PM) No DRM/iTunes required Neither are required for iPods either. -------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Feb 5 2008, 01:15 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2,329 Joined: 20-June 07 Member No.: 1,243 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Feb 5 2008, 12:51 PM) Neither are required for iPods either. iTunes isn't required for iPods? Please explain -------------------- |
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Feb 5 2008, 01:19 PM
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Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
QUOTE (Oasis @ Feb 5 2008, 01:15 PM) iTunes isn't required for iPods? Please explain Winamp 5.2 has iPod support built-in. -------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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