Re: Forget Chipods, I'm getting a 30GB Zune for $99
First off, I'm not some kind of weird Zune supporter, and don't even like Micro$oft all that much, but alot info being posted here is fairly incorrect.
The first gen Zunes will be able to utilize the second gen's firmware. That firmware will add a few features that the first gen Zune didn't have.
The Zune will be able to play other movie formats than WMV:
"Users no longer need to transcode file types to wmv as there are now native video codecs for h.264 and mpeg4."
The Zune is supposed to use a Zune-specific software, but many people have found ways around using it, and can access it's hard drive directly.
As far as audio quality....well I think you need to post more than one or two personal reviews. It does have a Wolfson DAC:
"If you are serious about audio quality the Zune is the best out of current offerings, with a 24/96 Wolfson DAC and 1 watt output. My sennheissers glow from using it."
"QFT, the Zune sounds better than any of the iPods I have owned"
"PROS:
1. Absolutely AWESOME audio quality for such a small device, very dynamic and clear without any harsh sound."
I'm sure the sound will definitely be as good as any Chinese player that I can buy for $99.00.
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