Ipod Classic 120 or Zune 120

I think Apple's having a music-centric event the first or second week of September so it might be wise to see if there's a new iPod Classic coming out before jumping. The current Classic's clickwheel is terrible compared to the previous generations.

Tony

Do not need to subscribe to the Zune service. It works great with MP3's from amazon. I have not confirmed this personally, but was told that it will also play the unprotected songs purchased off iTunes as well. It will not play the "protected DRM" iTunes songs that they previously sold, but now that iTunes songs are DRM free, they will play on a Zune. This is no minor thing, as iTunes is still the largest library of music. I have found things on iTunes that don't exisit on Amazon.

They are both similar devices. Things I really like about the Zune are FM tuner, larger screen, wireless sync, and it works great with the Xbox 360.

Advantages for the iPod are and endless variety of accessories. EVERYTHING works with iPod. They have great docs, cases, etc.

I own an iPod, but wish I had purchased a Zune because I've started using it for watching movies and I wish I had the Zune screen. Also wish I had it for use with my 360.

There is also a new Zune HD coming out. Unfortunately, I hear it may only be up to 32gb.

Lastest info indicates Microsoft is eliminating it's 120gb HD based player, although earlier info implied the 120 would stay alongside the Zune HD. If you want one I'd say get one quick. Once current stock is gone there won't be any more.

With the rise of lossless audio and portable video, I'm surprised there is a move away from harddrive based players. I can't imagine having a portable media player with only 32GB of space. That's nothing!

I guess the move will be to expand flash memory players to large sizes. Would be nice to at least have 64GB. If a 100GB+ flash memory based player existed I would but it tomorrow.

Well, as a portable player for videos, I would go for Zune. Even when I'm out on a vacation, I still like watching movies and I think this is one way of bringing my movies along while I'm away from home.