Top 12 reasons to get an iPod (instead of a Zune)
I must say that I have not been particularly impressed by the Zune. This is my Top 12 list of reasons for sticking with Apple (10 was simply not enough):
1. The iPod has more accessories
2. The iPod offers better integration with cars
3. iTunes offers seamless podcast support, unlike the Zune which requires third party software
4. Apple has a clear personal digital media strategy that goes beyond the iPod, as demonstrated with products such as Airport Express and the upcoming iTV
5. iTunes is the best software to manage digital media
6. iTunes is multi-platform (Windows and Mac), unlike the Zune software that is Windows only and still does not work on Vista
7. Airlines are starting to offer iPod integration with their in-flight entertainment systems
8. iPods can play and buy games (Hard Disk drive models)
9. The iTunes store offers more songs than any competitor
10. iPods are smaller and lighter
11. Apple offers worldwide support for the iPod
12. The songs bought on the iTunes store can be used more liberally.
From my experience when i had a zune it had a problem and contact the store and also microsoft, they wouldnt even bother to help me. so i emailed them but no reply...
Later on i bought an iPod, sure it freezes (sometimes), and can get easily scratch buy what the hey u can just buy cheap clear film to protect the ipod from scratches. and whether i have a problem w/ it just call apple and they help u instantly, not like other stores...
The only problem why people say ipods has a low battery life is because they dont read instructions, the manual said: for the first time charge your ipod for about 3-4 hours to get better results... but people are too excited they charge it 4 about an hour or 2... so its there own fault...
iPods have a few of advantages over the Zune. Firstly the songs purchased for the iPod has less restrictive Digital
Rights Management which means that songs can be played on up to 5 networked PC's or Macs. (songs from the Zune
Marketplace cannot be played on Macs) There is a lot of hype surrounding the built in WiFi on the Zune but this is only used to exchange songs between Zunes and songs received using Zune are restricted to be played three times or for three days.
Secondly, most of the after market accessories are for iPods, Most high end home and car stereos interface directly with iPods not Zunes.
Thirdly IPods have been around since 2001 and command 70% of the market. Zunes on the other hand have only been on the market a few months have have less than 8 percent market share. It's possible that Microsoft will discontinue the Zune within the near future.
Fourthly there iPods of different capacities from 1 GB to 80 GB so you can find one that meets your needs and your budget, with the Zune there is only one model 30 GB.
Fifth Apple's iTunes music store has the best selection, with almost two million songs for sale. Some Microsoft fanboys on Yahoo Answers promote the ability to rent music on the Zune Marketplace, offering music for rent in nothing new, both Napster and Rhapsody have been renting the entire catalog of songs but not too many have been using these are using the rental mode most users of these services are buying their songs outright.
So, what do you think? Did I forget something? Hope this helps...