Microsoft Zune™ White (30 GB) Digital Media Player (js800002)

I own a 5th generation iPod and bought a black Zune last week. Why? Primarily because I am a gadget-freak and I like the idea of a bigger screen & WiFi sharing of songs.
The Zune comes in a very nice package and with clear installation instructions. I didn't run into any problems on Windows XP SP2 so I cannot comment on some of the problems other people have encountered.

After using it for a week this is how the Zune stacks up against the iPod:

iPod has the advantage in:
-Size: Zune is slightly longer and thicker than the iPod but it's not that noticable. Slight advantage for iPod.
-Software: Zune software is nice and works but iPod's software is more straightforward and easier to use. Yes, even my iPod software occasionally crashes but overall I like it better.
-Applications & Games: no games and apps on Zune yet, some nice apps on the iPod but the games on iPod are pathetic. That's what my Nintendo DS is for.
-Many more accessories! It took me a while to find a nice case for the Zune but I assume this will get better over time. Still iPod rules the accessory market.
-External USB Device: I can use my iPod as a giant "memory stick", the Zune has this function disabled - although there is way to enable that (do a Google search).

Zune and iPod are even:
-Battery Life: Zune (WiFi turned off) and iPod are about the same, 13 1/2 to 14 hours with screen off.
-Interface: I liked Zune's menu structure much better than iPod's but I miss the iPod's great click-wheel. Also interface responds quicker on the Zune.
-Sound Quality: listening to music with my Sony headphones I could not hear any difference in sound quality.
-Headphones: the included headphones with the iPod and the Zune are equally crappy. The first accessory you buy should be new headphones.

Zune has the advantage in:
-Screen: ZUNE WINS by a huge margin, screen is bigger and brighter, absolutely stunning!
-Materials: iPod's sensitive chrome shell always bugged me and the screen on my iPod is horribly scratched despite a protective case, Zune's black/blue shell looks very nice and it seems to be impervious to finger prints, Zune's screen seems much more scratch resistent too.
-Video: Forget the iPod! I converted some DVDs to WM9 and watched them on my Zune, it's a delight! The screen, the landscape mode, the brightness - wonderful. On a high quality setting I was able to fit around 60h of video onto the Zune.
-Pictures: again thanks to the screen the Zune beats the iPod. Finally I can show off some baby pictures without people squinting.
-WiFi: yeah, I like it. Granted the 3-day/3-play limitation is annoying but I have received a few cool songs so far. Problem is: there aren't too many Zune owners yet.
-Radio: HUGE advantage for the Zune. I am at the gym, watching TV and tuning in to the sounds on my Zune. Why Apple hasn't included this yet in the iPod is beyond me.
-Song purchase: I love the option of "all you can eat" for $15/month. Granted most of my music is ripped from CDs but $15/month for all the music I want is pretty compelling.

OVERALL VERDICT: I love my iPod, I LOVE MY ZUNE EVEN MORE. If Microsoft can write some applications & games and improve the Zune PC software they'll have a perfect consumer device.
To be fair: if you already have an iPod and have no need for radio & better video capabilities then there is no need to upgrade to a Zune. If you want better video, like the idea of radio and WiFi then go for the Zune!

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i do like all the space on it and how much i can store in i love the screen size its great for pictures but the on thing i dont like is the auto sync i understand why it does it for music but when it comes to my picture it shouldnt matter if i have them in my pc or not , i put all my pictures in it cuz i was changing hard drive and i didnt know it would delete cuz there where not in my pc... so i lost alot of pictures in a matter of sec. oh well live and learn .. but over all its good you just have to learn to use it

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I bought a Zune because I needed something to occupy my time between classes. I would recommend a Zune to anyone that wants a reliable music, video, picture, radio, podcast player.

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I like being able to easily transport and listen to all of my music. Holds all my stuff, very easy to use. Recommend this product.

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I Just bought a zune yesterday i asked the buyer if it had a warrenty after i brought it he said he wasnt to sure the item came in brand new but wen i called the zune company to check if it had a warranty it expired back in 07 but becides da bulkyness of the zune and the software which i dont really care for it looks nice and so far is satisfying

I bought this for my daughter who turned 12 years old. We have two younger children and while driving they get to watch "kids" movies all the time. With the Zune my oldest is able to watch what ever movie she wants and no "being board" on the those long trips. The I pods with the MG to store movies were way to expensive. The Zune was the right price and she gets a whole lot more with it.

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the zune is working just fine....i was nervous at first, that maybe there was a "hidden" problem, but my daughter LOVES it and it working any bugs out by herself.

I like this product; however I am a little disappointed in the battery life.It plays great, sounds great, yet just when I'm enjoying it, it cuts off. I have recharged it enough, but apparently not enough. I would expec.t a little more playing time. Just be sure you use it around a source of replenishing and you'll be fine. It's a handy little music player