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Zune vs. iPod
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Zune... iPod: which player is better? The best way to tell which is better is to look at a comparison of their specifications. The iPod "started it all" with digital music. Zune stepped into the market to give the iPod some competition but was quickly mocked by those iPod fanboys who wanted to defend their purchase with their life. Well this site is here to help you decide which player to choose.
Microsoft has definitely supplied some competition in the digital music player market with it's release of the new models and firmware. How do the new players stack up? Well, here's a side-by-side comparison between the Zune and iPod: (Source)
Looking for a comparison between all the different Zunes including the Zune 30 instead? Click Here for that.
Category |
80gb Zune |
80gb iPod |
4/8 gb Zune |
4/8 gb Nano |
Price |
$249 |
$249 |
$149 / $199 |
$149 / $199 |
Storage |
80 GB |
80 GB |
4gb / 8gb |
4gb / 8gb |
Upgradeable Firmware |
YES |
None |
YES |
None |
Wi-Fi |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Wireless File Sharing |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Wireless Sync |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Landscape Mode |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Portrait Mode |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
FM Tuner |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Preloaded Audio |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Preloaded Video |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Max Battery Life |
30hr |
30 hr |
24 hr |
24hr |
Preloaded Virus |
none |
none |
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Custom Background |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Manufacturer |
Flextronics |
Foxconn |
Flextronics |
Foxconn |
Screen Size |
3.2" |
2.5" |
1.8" |
2.0" |
LCD Resolution |
320x240 |
320x240 |
320x240 |
320x240 |
Video out (TV) |
720x576 |
640x480 |
none |
640x480 |
USB |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Colors |
Black |
White, Black |
Pink, red, green, black |
Silver (4GB) White, teal, green, black, red (8GB) |
Click Wheel |
none |
YES |
none |
YES |
Tactile + Touch Control |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Online Service |
Zune Marketplace |
iTunes |
Zune Marketplace |
iTunes |
Unlimited Downloads |
$14.99/month |
none |
$14.99/month |
none |
Podcast Service |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Battery |
Li-Ion |
Li-Ion |
Li-Ion |
Li-Ion |
XBOX Marketplace Integration |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Unique Online Card |
Zune Card |
none |
Zune Card |
none |
3rd Party Accessories |
YES |
YES |
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Social Networking |
YES |
none |
YES |
none |
Weight |
4.5 ounces |
4.9 ounces |
1.7 ounces |
1.74 ounces |
Width |
2.4" |
2.4" |
1.6" |
3.6" |
Height |
4.25" |
4.1" |
3.6" |
2.75" |
Thickness |
0.5" |
0.43" |
.33 |
.26 |
Tattoo Freak |
none |
none |
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User Forum |
iLounge |
iLounge |
||
Compatibility |
PC |
Mac, PC |
PC |
Mac, PC |
Replaceable Batteries |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
2d Games |
none |
yes |
none |
yes |
Special Edition |
tbd |
tbd |
tbd |
tbd |
Vendor |
Microsoft |
Apple |
Microsoft |
Apple |
Other "Brand Family" Products |
none |
Shuffle , iPhone, iPod Touch , iPod 160 |
none |
Shuffle , iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod 160 |
Headphones |
earbud |
earbud |
earbud |
Convinced to go with the Zune? Well, if you would like to get a taste of the Zune before you buy the player, join in on the social by downloading the software. Then, go online to create your Zune Card which displays the recent songs you're listening to in the Zune software. If you decide to get the Zune Player, then when you sync the Zune, the songs you listened to on the device will also be updated to the Zune Card. Search around on Zune.net for more information
Download the software directly by clicking HERE. If you want to go to the Download Page on the Zune site, click HERE instead.
If you need any help with any of this or you have any questions, post in the forums. They're there for your help and I garauntee you a quick response!