Comments on: What do you think of the Zune 2? http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:26:35 -0500 hourly 1 By: MacVicta http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-496753 MacVicta Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:57:38 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-496753 "what is an audible? i’ve seen people talk about this before but guess im thick headed sometimes." When people refer to "Audible," they mean support for audio files from Audible.com, a source for spoken word content that can be played on a computer or mp3 player such as the iPod. http://www.audible.com Like the first Zune, the Zune 2 doesn't support Audible content. “what is an audible? i’ve seen people talk about this before but guess im thick headed sometimes.”

When people refer to “Audible,” they mean support for audio files from Audible.com, a source for spoken word content that can be played on a computer or mp3 player such as the iPod.

http://www.audible.com

Like the first Zune, the Zune 2 doesn’t support Audible content.

]]> By: MacVicta http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-496741 MacVicta Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:46:31 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-496741 "Where did you hear that the Zune 2 has gapless playback? This is news to me as I’ve never seen anything mentioned about it all over the net." That's because it was an outright lie on the behalf of "Avatar" as the Zune 2 doesn't have gapless playback. “Where did you hear that the Zune 2 has gapless playback? This is news to me as I’ve never seen anything mentioned about it all over the net.”

That’s because it was an outright lie on the behalf of “Avatar” as the Zune 2 doesn’t have gapless playback.

]]> By: what is an audible http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-496734 what is an audible Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:39:30 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-496734 what is an audible? i've seen people talk about this before but guess im thick headed sometimes. what is an audible? i’ve seen people talk about this before but guess im thick headed sometimes.

]]> By: Cooper http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-475600 Cooper Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:24:41 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-475600 The Zune 2 looks great (both versions) and I'd be in line to get one right away...but...no Audible support according to the MS announcements and according to the Audible rep I spoke to. Absolute deal-killer for me. I'd love to hear that Audible is supported. I run marathons (for some reason that even I don't understand) and Audible is what keeps me on the road for that much time. I really don't care much for the iPod I have - I especially dislike the touch-wheel control - but it looks like I'm stuck. The Zune 2 looks great (both versions) and I’d be in line to get one right away…but…no Audible support according to the MS announcements and according to the Audible rep I spoke to. Absolute deal-killer for me. I’d love to hear that Audible is supported. I run marathons (for some reason that even I don’t understand) and Audible is what keeps me on the road for that much time. I really don’t care much for the iPod I have – I especially dislike the touch-wheel control – but it looks like I’m stuck.

]]> By: Mike http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-465905 Mike Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:53:32 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-465905 RE: Avatar: Where did you hear that the Zune 2 has gapless playback? This is news to me as I've never seen anything mentioned about it all over the net. RE: Avatar:

Where did you hear that the Zune 2 has gapless playback? This is news to me as I’ve never seen anything mentioned about it all over the net.

]]> By: Chris http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464962 Chris Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:45:09 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464962 I was tempted to make a comment about the fact she looks like she's chowing down on something but i decided making Blow Job jokes was crass and childish. Basically, they would suck. Sorry. I was tempted to make a comment about the fact she looks like she’s chowing down on something but i decided making Blow Job jokes was crass and childish. Basically, they would suck.

Sorry.

]]> By: broepke http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464429 broepke Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:15:37 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464429 I can't wait! I'm going to parlay the 80 and the 8 for running and stuff... the ONE thing i really wanted they added - i'm happy now... Media Center TV sync. This was ALMOST a deal killer with the first one but now that they have it... happy as a puppy. Apple sucks... I can’t wait! I’m going to parlay the 80 and the 8 for running and stuff… the ONE thing i really wanted they added – i’m happy now… Media Center TV sync. This was ALMOST a deal killer with the first one but now that they have it… happy as a puppy.

Apple sucks…

]]> By: Peter Ha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464339 Peter Ha Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:40:18 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464339 I'm disappointed you guys haven't made comments about the girl in the picture. I’m disappointed you guys haven’t made comments about the girl in the picture.

]]> By: Distracted Consumer http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464308 Distracted Consumer Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:10:58 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464308 Squircle! How can I say more? This unique feature comes from the biggest flock of overpaid Mensa Morons in history. Is there a stupid ray in Redmond and if so can anyone find the “OFF” switch? Squircle! How can I say more? This unique feature comes from the biggest flock of overpaid Mensa Morons in history. Is there a stupid ray in Redmond and if so can anyone find the “OFF” switch?

]]> By: matt http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464289 matt Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:54:56 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464289 I love the Zune and the new firmware update will fit me perfectly http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/digged/ I love the Zune and the new firmware update will fit me perfectly

http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/digged/

]]> By: Remo http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464255 Remo Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:01:19 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464255 who needs audible?! Check GraphicAudio.net for audio cinema. Sorry if this comes off as blog spam, but their productions are dope! who needs audible?! Check GraphicAudio.net for audio cinema. Sorry if this comes off as blog spam, but their productions are dope!

]]> By: Peter Ha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464198 Peter Ha Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:56:50 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464198 At least it's not completely worthless thanks to the firmware upgrade, right? At least it’s not completely worthless thanks to the firmware upgrade, right?

]]> By: dead jim http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464197 dead jim Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:56:19 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464197 i own a zune, and i much prefer it over my 5G ipod. i'm very much looking forward to the new firmware update, and i imagine at some point in the next year i'll upgrade to a zune 80 for the storage. i'll admit that the ipod touch is pretty cool, but 16 GB is nothing for my collection, and $400 is ridiculous. that said, i fully plan on getting an iphone soon. all that in mind, the zune beats the shit out of the ipod classic, and this is the accurate comparison. so, uh...yay zune. i own a zune, and i much prefer it over my 5G ipod. i’m very much looking forward to the new firmware update, and i imagine at some point in the next year i’ll upgrade to a zune 80 for the storage.
i’ll admit that the ipod touch is pretty cool, but 16 GB is nothing for my collection, and $400 is ridiculous. that said, i fully plan on getting an iphone soon. all that in mind, the zune beats the shit out of the ipod classic, and this is the accurate comparison. so, uh…yay zune.

]]> By: Nicholas http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464196 Nicholas Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:55:23 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464196 I received a free Zune (thanks to Live Club Search) a few weeks ago and for the longest time I tried to get rid of it for an iPod Classic but to no avail (no store would take it back without a receipt). Now I'm glad that I've kept it (firmware upgrade for the win!). I only wish that my Zune 30 was a tad bit thinner. I received a free Zune (thanks to Live Club Search) a few weeks ago and for the longest time I tried to get rid of it for an iPod Classic but to no avail (no store would take it back without a receipt). Now I’m glad that I’ve kept it (firmware upgrade for the win!). I only wish that my Zune 30 was a tad bit thinner.

]]> By: Avatar http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464173 Avatar Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:34:44 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464173 it has gapless support, and it is rumored to have both audible and playlist edit. it has gapless support, and it is rumored to have both audible and playlist edit.

]]> By: timedrifter http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464172 timedrifter Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:32:07 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464172 No Audible No Gapless No Edit Playlists on the device At least hasn't been announced yet. The audible thing is the kill joy for me:( No Audible
No Gapless
No Edit Playlists on the device

At least hasn’t been announced yet.

The audible thing is the kill joy for me:(

]]> By: Peter Ha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464167 Peter Ha Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:21:12 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464167 Was there anything missing that you would have liked to have seen? Are you current Zune owners or iPod owners? Was there anything missing that you would have liked to have seen? Are you current Zune owners or iPod owners?

]]> By: Water http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464163 Water Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:14:46 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464163 I'll be buying a Zune 80GB on launch day or very soon afterwards. I’ll be buying a Zune 80GB on launch day or very soon afterwards.

]]> By: Stu http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464158 Stu Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:07:54 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464158 Add me to list of people who will purchase a Zune 2 when released. Either a Zune 80 or a Zune 8... maybe I should buy both.... Add me to list of people who will purchase a Zune 2 when released. Either a Zune 80 or a Zune 8… maybe I should buy both….

]]> By: Remo http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/comment-page-1/#comment-464147 Remo Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:59:19 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/10/03/what-do-you-think-of-the-zune-2/#comment-464147 I'll pick up a Zune80 on Nov. 13th... I’ll pick up a Zune80 on Nov. 13th…

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