http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush National News in Context Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:40:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-299372 Andrew Pelt Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:39:39 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-299372 If you're still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you'll know which is right for you. If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-297906 Matthew C. Kriner Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:49:19 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-297906 I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.) I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-297897 Luigi Fulk Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:47:22 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-297897 The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice. The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-286119 Hipolito M. Wiseman Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:36:13 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-286119 Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are. Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-286116 Andrew Pelt Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:35:43 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-286116 Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor. Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-286114 Andrew A. Sailer Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:34:44 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-286114 I'll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.) I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-285416 Burton Haynes Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:15:45 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-285416 Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker. Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-282501 Gregory Despain Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:22:28 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-282501 The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice. The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-282499 Gregory Despain Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:20:55 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-282499 Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are. Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.

]]> http://washingtonindependent.com/65557/steve-king-to-nfl-commissioner-apologize-to-rush/comment-page-2#comment-281405 Tyson F. Gautreaux Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:45:43 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=65557#comment-281405 Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker. Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.

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