10-21-2003, 11:47 AM -
The iPod can record using external hardware (it can be used as a storage for digital cameras as well), the finger prints on the back are there but don't bother me (and the metal is a good cooling system), it's at least 50 grams lighter, design is a matter of taste (I prefer the clean design of the iPods). As far as the audio quality is concerned, I have yet to hear any difference. Though EAX is of course a Creative feature, the Equalizer in the iPod does a good job (it doesn't feature all the Arena effects, but they don't neccesarily add to the quality). It functions very well as a plug & play hard disk. The games may be a feature which is not neccesary, but the software is far from crap and navigating it is easy. There are some issues you mentioned which I can not answer simply because I don't know enough about both machines to make a good statement on them (battery lifetime, hard disk upgrade)... therefore I will not make those statements...
I have a feeling however that most arguments are based on opinions. I never ignored the Zen and it's features, I looked into it when deciding on an MP3 player, I just used it as a price comparison in my argument above. The current available Zens here are slightly cheaper, but no 60 GB or higher are listed. In the end, both have certain advantages, but that doesn't make the other one crap. I never said that about the Zen and I never will, I just think it's not "much more for a much lower price"...
What is this discussion about anyways? It started with the ability to disconnect hardware which was transferring data without data corruption. Can the iPod do that? No (it survived three out of 4 times then a format was needed which fully recovered it). Can the Zen do that? You tell me, but I think it won't do any better. Can any other portable disk do that? Nope.
The iPod may not suit your needs or requirements, but that doesn't make it a crappy piece of hardware. It surely suits my needs, and I couldn't be happier with it. If the Zen fits you, great!
Sorry Jolidog for hijacking this thread
I have a feeling however that most arguments are based on opinions. I never ignored the Zen and it's features, I looked into it when deciding on an MP3 player, I just used it as a price comparison in my argument above. The current available Zens here are slightly cheaper, but no 60 GB or higher are listed. In the end, both have certain advantages, but that doesn't make the other one crap. I never said that about the Zen and I never will, I just think it's not "much more for a much lower price"...
What is this discussion about anyways? It started with the ability to disconnect hardware which was transferring data without data corruption. Can the iPod do that? No (it survived three out of 4 times then a format was needed which fully recovered it). Can the Zen do that? You tell me, but I think it won't do any better. Can any other portable disk do that? Nope.
The iPod may not suit your needs or requirements, but that doesn't make it a crappy piece of hardware. It surely suits my needs, and I couldn't be happier with it. If the Zen fits you, great!
Sorry Jolidog for hijacking this thread