I can see your point. But in all honesty. The Zune isnt copying the iPod. Sync is full voice control. Which is a lot different than the iPod controls in cars.
Most cars now-a-days have the Aux port on the front panel which the Zune can use as well as the iPod.
I jsut think that the Sync is a nice tool. If you have the right car to use it. I mean not only can you jsut say
"Play artist ___"
And it plays but you can hook it up via bluetooth to a phone and make a call teh same way. Very useful for people to PUT DOWN THE HANDSETS!!!
Sorry personal problem of mine. Hate to see drivers concentrating on their phones mroe than the road...
But you are right. The Zune will still take a while to get into the market as big as the iPod. But they at least are heading in the right direction.