What's better a zune or an apple ipod nano?

Question

What's better a zune or an apple ipod nano?

Answer 1

I had a Zune but it went thru the wash =(, there a lot better formatted than an ipod nano and have more memory, but its hard to get music on it, there a lot of ways to get it on there but most are hard, so it depends on what you want, wanna take some confusion  for better quality or just get a nano =S

Answer 2

Honestly both are good players but each has their advantages and disadvantages.

Zune 8GB Pros

Better Quality Materials and Construction

Easy to use interface and navigation control

Better Sound Quality (If used with premium headphones)

Zune 8GB Cons

PC – Only device

Zune Marketplace has a smaller selection of music/videos then itunes

Limited availability of accessories

Zune 8GB Neutrals

Wi-Fi syncing and sharing (Wi-Fi is a very heavy drain on a battery and is subject to availability of Wi-Fi and the number of Zune owners in your community. However you do have the option to turn off the Wi-Fi)

FM Radio with RBDS (The Radio Broadcast Data System on select radio stations display a station's call letters, genre, and occasionally shows the currently playing artist and song information.)

Lacks EQ (I personally view EQ as a way to allow people to get by with cheap headphone because premium headphones ($200 +) do not need help balancing the sound)

IPod Nano Pros

Slightly Larger Screen (2” Vs 1.8”)

Better Battery Life (26 Hours of audio/6 Hours of video Vs 18 Hours of audio/4 Hours of video {Based off my own battery tests})

Popularity (Very easy to find a Nano in any color or memory size you want plus any accessory you could want)

IPod Nano Cons

Average Sound Quality (A pair of premium headphones helps but people with high audio standards wont be very impressed even with the premium headphones)

Small Scroll Wheel (Can make navigation a hassle, especially with people with large hands)

Build Quality  (Has a toy-like feel when held and is prone to finger smudges and scratches)

IPod Nano Neutrals

“Tubby” body shape (Can be uncomfortable when held for long periods of time)

Lacks a FM Radio

Has preset EQ settings (However it lacks the ability to allow the user to make custom EQ settings but as stated before in my opinion EQ is a crutch for cheap headphones)

To me, if you using your mp3 player to mostly listen to music, a very active person, workout often, tend to be very rough on your electronic devices or just plain clumsy the Zune is for you.  If you’re using your mp3 player for mostly video playback, have limited access to a computer or stay in a small town with limited access to stores that sell high end electronic devices and accessories I’d go with the iPod Nano.

(Sidenote: I prefer the Zune)

Answer 3

I'd go with the iPod there. As with all Apple products, it's very easy to use and understand. The iPods are also very capable mp3 players and come with some great software. Playing your music won't be a hassle. I have a few friends that have Zunes that say using them is a pain in the neck. They regret not buying iPods.

Since it came out in November 2006, the Zune has sold 2 million units. Last year alone, Apple sold 10 million iPods. Consider that. :-)

Answer 4

i dont like zunes, theyre made my ms, and ms always makes faulty hardware....a few of my friends have even just broken. my ipod never broke yet. go ipod