Comments on: Zune- an update http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:36:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: jk http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27343 jk Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:26:33 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27343 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Bob, I find it quicker to locate songs due to the 2D navigation on the Zune. Having the ability to scroll not only up and down but left and right as well lets you jump around much faster. At least it feels that way to me.</p> </div>

Bob, I find it quicker to locate songs due to the 2D navigation on the Zune. Having the ability to scroll not only up and down but left and right as well lets you jump around much faster. At least it feels that way to me.

]]> By: Mike Cane http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27348 Mike Cane Mon, 01 Jan 2007 09:45:22 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27348 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Yeah, MS is making headway. But the Sansa is selling *very* well. For many people, an HD-based player is overkill.</p> </div>

Yeah, MS is making headway. But the Sansa is selling *very* well. For many people, an HD-based player is overkill.

]]> By: jk http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27351 jk Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:15:07 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27351 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I've seen two.</p> </div>

I’ve seen two.

]]> By: Mike Cane http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27354 Mike Cane Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:45:52 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27354 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Geez, I mean really, this *is* an MS product, so WTF did you expect -- an *Apple-like experience*?!!? Come on! At least this report gives some *truth* -- and not sucking-up! Hey, jk, seen any other Zs yet? I've seen one.</p> </div>

Geez, I mean really, this *is* an MS product, so WTF did you expect — an *Apple-like experience*?!!? Come on! At least this report gives some *truth* — and not sucking-up! Hey, jk, seen any other Zs yet? I’ve seen one.

]]> By: Sumocat http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27357 Sumocat Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:31:59 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27357 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I've been waiting for exactly this type of Zune info ever since the darn thing was announced. I never expected the Zune to work as seamlessly as the iPod+iTunes combo, and it's nice not to be let down. Maybe the next gen model, which they reportedly are designing from the ground up, will work better, but that doesn't forgive what I consider a very weak launch cobbled together just to get shelf space for Christmas.</p> </div>

I’ve been waiting for exactly this type of Zune info ever since the darn thing was announced. I never expected the Zune to work as seamlessly as the iPod+iTunes combo, and it’s nice not to be let down. Maybe the next gen model, which they reportedly are designing from the ground up, will work better, but that doesn’t forgive what I consider a very weak launch cobbled together just to get shelf space for Christmas.

]]> By: rsp57 http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27359 rsp57 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:33:44 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27359 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Has anyone heard any word on whether Zune is ever going to support Audible audio books? I'd buy one in a heartbeat, if they so much as indicates an intention! </p> </div>

Has anyone heard any word on whether Zune is ever going to support Audible audio books? I’d buy one in a heartbeat, if they so much as indicates an intention!

]]> By: bob http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27361 bob Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:46:40 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27361 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Can you give a little more detail on why it's quicker to find a track on the Zune than the iPod?</p> <p>thanks,<br /> bob</p></div>

Can you give a little more detail on why it’s quicker to find a track on the Zune than the iPod?

thanks,
bob

]]> By: Steve S http://jkontherun.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update/#comment-27364 Steve S Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:03:51 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2006/12/31/zune_an_update#comment-27364 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>></p> <p>James: I have to say that this comment resonated with me; I recently bought a new XP computer for my wife, but I've been having troubles keeping the OS stable! I've already reimaged the hard drive twice because of Windows OS failures (their diagnosis, not mine)! So far, the most recent reimage seems to be holding (knock on wood), but I would have never expected this much trouble with a mature version of the OS!</p> <p>By contrast, my XP computer has been running the same install of Windows for about 4-5 years, and it's been abused by everybody in the house, but it still continues to work (nearly) flawlessly!</p></div>

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James: I have to say that this comment resonated with me; I recently bought a new XP computer for my wife, but I’ve been having troubles keeping the OS stable! I’ve already reimaged the hard drive twice because of Windows OS failures (their diagnosis, not mine)! So far, the most recent reimage seems to be holding (knock on wood), but I would have never expected this much trouble with a mature version of the OS!

By contrast, my XP computer has been running the same install of Windows for about 4-5 years, and it’s been abused by everybody in the house, but it still continues to work (nearly) flawlessly!

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