Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: Deeko
I use my MP3 player for listening to music and such. I have a smartphone if I want to browse the internet or play with apps (PS - why would they compare speed against the iPhone and not the iPod touch? They're basically the same, but still, they're not).
I think the Zune HD is great. Good interface + HD radio = win in my book.
This is the reason I'm geeked about it too. I could care less about apps. How is the player itself? Anyone else have one?
I love it. The interface is exceptionally easy to navigate, player controls are amazing and easy to use, even when locked.
Screen is amazing, and on full brightness it is rather beautiful. Really begs for playing videos, something I likely won't do much.
The device is actually smaller than I anticipated. The 32gb unit actually looks really nice too, as at first I wasn't a fan of the platinum color scheme only for the 32gb, but it grew on me after seeing it in person and holding it.
Only flakiness I've had is with docks. I have the old Zune 30gb dock in my car, without any of the adapter plates in it. Previously did that for my Zune 120 that replaced the 30gb, and the 120gb fit great without the old plate. Have the Zune 80/120's dock on my desk, still have the regular adapter plate in it. The HD fits in the 120's dock pretty well, no problems.
In the old dock, I can't get it to always plug in perfectly and won't get audio in my car.
Microsoft really needs to keep their promise of releasing adapter plates for new players. With the 120's dock, they say it would support all future players, only needing a new adapter plate.
So far, no new adapter plate. And they are basically hyping the HD Dock as if its the only one the Zune HD can plug into. That's only the case if you want HD video.
I might get the new dock, put the 80/120's dock in my truck, and call it at that. Would be great if I could get an adapter plate for the dock so it would be a perfect fit.
As for the player itself, and not accessories, it's a great player.
Probably related to the dock, I've had it freeze quite a few times in my truck while trying to get it to function properly in the old dock. Class hasn't started yet here at OSU so I haven't really been using the player to listen to while walking around, so can't say whether freezing is a random issue or only related to improper fit with the old dock.
However, I am stoked that now I can keep exactly 1 MP3 player. The hard drive players were terrible for using with exercise, so I kept my old Sandisk Sansa on hand for running and the gym.
Have an arm band for the Zune HD, and I'm happy. It fits snug and isn't too big, so running with it on my arm won't be a hassle.
