This Time It's For Real--I'm Selling My iPod

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For those of you who have been keeping up with the blog, I've been going through a migration from iTunes and the iPod to Windows Media Player and my Gigabeat S.  I'm now happy to say that I'm ready to complete the switch--I'm officially selling my iPod--through Windows Live Expo:

https://expo.live.com/ViewListing.aspx?lid=127610

I can honestly say that I'm ready to be officially released from my four year stay an iPod user...but they are still beautiful devices.  I'm excited to see what the Zune has in store... :)

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  • Anonymous
    August 26, 2006
    "Thoughts from a fresh face at Microsoft"?  At least we can understand where you are coming from!  Too bad that the rest of the world isn't also excited to see what Zune has in store!
  • Anonymous
    August 26, 2006
    Enjoy the darkside. Personally, I will never buy into any of this nonsense until the DRM is removed and I can buy lossless audio. It's a sad irony that with technology advancing our sound quality is eroding. But then why should I complain? Many popular bands today aren't even musicians in any sense of the word. I guess this is the decline of western civilization as I know it. So much for progress.
  • Anonymous
    August 26, 2006
    I assume the migration is due to the 'ban' imposed at MS?
  • Anonymous
    August 26, 2006
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  • Anonymous
    August 26, 2006
    I was under the impression that the Zune will not be using Playsforsure.

    So are you saying that Zune will be using the WMP protected format but just not the Playsforsure sync connection?

    (I buy CDs still and rip them so I see no reason to switch from my iPod.)  
  • Anonymous
    August 27, 2006
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  • Anonymous
    August 27, 2006
    What you know about the Zune is what I know--I read Engadget too.  If you read some of my other posts, you'll see that I bought a Toshiba Gigabeat S a few months ago to replace my iPod.  It's a great device, and CNet has actually given it a higher rating than the Video iPod.  It seemlessly integrates with Media Center and all of the PlaysForSure music stores, including Yahoo Music and Urge.

    Here's a link to the review:
    http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_Gigabeat_S_MES30VW_30GB_white/4505-6499_7-31660763.html
  • Anonymous
    October 02, 2006
    Ok yea Zune will be great but u must understand that music u've downloaded from iTunes wont play on Windows Media Player without loads of work changing formats etc... Plus u wont be able to use that great store!!URGE, their top selling store is a load of rubbish for getting the music u want, mainly becuase they just dont have enough songs...Im sticking to iPod until they release all those fancy gadgets the Zune promises, which wont be long i guess...--P.S-- does the Zune have replacable batteries?? My iPod says that soon (and I've only had 1 year) ill have to replace it for more than $150 or buy a better one, the only Mp3 player i know which it asks for...
  • Anonymous
    October 03, 2006
    Well i dont know migration from iPod to Zune is good or not, but its one's own choice to go for what he likes..I was supposed to buy an iPod but now will prefer to wait for Zune, which has Radio and Wi-fi Connectivity as well..
  • Anonymous
    October 16, 2006
    Zune? Hmmm... An ugly piece of device with an ugly name. These days, it seems the majority is well and truly conscious about image and will fork out the money to uphold that image -- with the beautiful iPod. Of course, there are the geeks and gadget-loving persons around - although it seems the majority is moving towards style and class... -> both of which the Zune lacks. I won't be seen jogging at the beach with a clunky ugly thing.

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