I wouldn't say that the zune is better or worse than the ipod. I would say that they are about the same. Just depends which style you want. I personally would buy a zune just because everyone else has an ipod.
Bought one for my gf for Christmas. It's nice, but it is what it is. Nice screen on it (same resolution as Ipod video, but larger area). Software on my PC streams all the music to my 360, so that's nice.
My brother in law got my 7 year old a Sansa for Christmas. I'm amazed at the little thing. GREAT screen resolution, sounds great and is really thin. the metal body is nice as well. I saw some places selling the 2 gig version for $99, super bargain if you ask me.
I bought one for my sister. I broke two days ago. For what's it worth, the controls aren't very intuitive. lots of features but an ipods beats it hands down for its simple control.
I dicked around with one at gamestop, seems pretty user-friendly, although since I'm used to my iPod, I kept trying to use the click wheel to turn up the volume, although there was no click wheel
Don't you just hate the name "Zune"? It sounds like a bad NES game.
Hopefully in 2 weeks at Macworld, we'll finally see an updated iPod. I really have my fingers crossed for this rumored touch screen one...I sold my old iPod and held off buying one for over a year now waiting for something major to change.
Ahh yeah i never really thought about that.. you won't be able to just feel in your pocket to switch tracks...I'd just like a full screen one like the mock ups.