[philbar71]

So i've been looking at two different mp3 players, the creative zen x-fi and a zune. Budget would be $150 max.

X-FI
Newegg.com - Creative ZEN X-Fi 2.5" Black 8GB MP3 / MP4 Player ZXFI8GBBK

Zune
Newegg.com - Microsoft Zune 1.8" Black 8GB MP3 / MP4 Player

Any thought's, opinions, rants/raves?

if i could figure out how to make a poll i would.

[Oreo]

Zune. Zune Everytime.

[philbar71]

hmm the only thing i dont like about it is the 1.8 screen size. the X-FI has a bigger screen.

[Ric0h]

There is also the Sansa Fuze

Which is just as good if not better. And looks kinda like the ipod nano... (If you are one of the people that are show offs)

[philbar71]

yuck, do not like the ipods. my sister has one and she hates it. i'll look at the sandisk sansa fuse

[overlord20]

i think the new ipods are gross... go on ebay or craigslist and grab a second gen ipod video i got mine 30gb for 75 bucks

[philbar71]

no ipods for me but i'm thinking i'm getting the x-fi. unless yall can talk me in to getting a zune

[Oreo]

The last creative player i had (Creative Zen 4GB), had a faulty flickering screen - poor battery life, low output power (low volume) mediocre sound quality. The zune bettered it in every aspect. And mine wasn't a isolated incident either, quite a few people report these issues.

[philbar71]

hmm i dont know now i'm looking at the zune that's proboly what i'll end up getting.

[overlord20]

friend had a zune good little high output machines.. expecially the new ones.