November 17, 2006
Calling all gadget geeks
Posted by Stacy Chandler at November 17, 2006 7:00 AMSo early reviews I'm hearing about the Zune, Microsoft's supposed answer to the iPod, are that it sucks. Anyone here try it? I'd be interested to know.
I'm a member of the iCult, admittedly, but I hate myself for it. Apple stopped supporting my 1st generation iPod a mere two years after it was made. It worked fine, but there were no accessories -- iTrip, wiring of any kind, not even cute clothes -- of any kind to be had. I bought a new one a year ago, and it's been great -- aside from the scratched-up screen (annoying since I keep it in an Apple-manufactured iPod sock religiously) and its occasional unwillingness to cooperate with my efforts to turn the damn thing off. Still, I love it. But I confess I've got a wandering eye.
Apparently though, if the above-linked stories are to be believed, the Zune might not be worth a fling. Well, maybe an actual one. Like out a window ...
First generation of any mass-produced product = bad quality. First generation of any mass-produced ELECTRONIC device = unbelievable bad quality.
You were an unwitting "early adopter," Stacy. You just didn't get to enjoy what most early adopters live for -- getting their toy first. You bought someone else's toy, but you had to put up with the quirks, the bugs, and the premature lack of product support. Sorry. :-/
As for the Zune... it's going to be a long, long time before you pull my iPod from my cold, dead fingers.
Posted by: larry at November 17, 2006 9:18 PMI'd argue that the lack of product support is an ongoing thing with Apple. Seen any accessories for your iPod mini lately?
Posted by: stacy at November 19, 2006 9:34 PM
