iPod vs Zen NX

[xpatx]

I'm looking for a 10gb player. I want it to be rechargable and small like these 2. I've narrowed it down to these 2 and I would like to hear pros and cons of each.

I've heard that the iPod has battery problems and the case scratches very easily.

But I've also heard the Zen NX has a problem with software and the fact that you need the software for Windows to detect it as a hard drive.

Help anyone?

[Axel]

I have a Zen... the original one... 30 gig and it's great for me...Would've prolly preffered and iPod though but at the time it wasnt supported for windows and the Zen was cheaper!!! :p

[KeR]

iPOD battery problems? NO

scratches easy? YES

[xpatx]

hmm, any other responses?

[Jason the Eighty Eighth]

you can't get a 10Gb Zen. however, you can get a 20Gb, or 130Gb.

put it this way, a 20Gb Zen NX (there's a one out, i checked it yesteday) is cheaper than a first generation (oldest) iPod in 10Gb.

many argue that iPod is better simply becuase it looks sleeker and is smaller. i disagree. the Zen NX in blue/brushed aluminium looks so much better than the iPod's plain white colour. however, iPod has USB 2.0 as opposed to the Zen, which doesn't (both have Firewire IIRC). here are some sites that would help you out:

iPod vs. Zen

Review - Zen NX on cNet

Review - iPod on cNet

make sure to read the user reviews for user opinions and problems they encountered. remember, there will always be good and bad results.

in my opinion, i will choose the Zen only becuase it is cheaper and looks better than the iPod. granted, the iPod is a few millimetres smaller than the Zen, but the extra few hundred dollars i will have to pay surely outweighs that. right now i am deciding whether to get an iRiver (have you considered the iRiver harddrive player? looks really beautiful, like a palm pilot), or a 512 memory player (iRiver).

Edited October 18, 2003 by Jason the Eighty Eighth

[cyclingplatypus]

Spend $249 for a 20 GB Zen Nx + $25 for Red Chair Notmad Explorer software (well worth it!) and go out and spend $25 for something else and smile when you realize that you just got twice the storage of the $299 iPod and have a replaceable 14 hour battery. Or spend the $299 for the 30 GB Zen NX and laugh outloud because now you have 3 times the storage as the same priced iPod. And if you are concerned about the LCD display being to small them buy the Zen Xtra...either way the Zens are a better value and have a better audio quality than the iPod.

Also check out this review from an iPod owner.

Review

[Jason the Eighty Eighth]

Spend $249 for a 20 GB Zen Nx

:omg:

expect to pay $470AUD (which is $324.20) for a 20Gb Zen NX in Australia. that's around a 30% increase.

[cyclingplatypus]

:omg:

expect to pay $470AUD (which is $324.20) for a 20Gb Zen NX in Australia. that's around a 30% increase.

If you want one cheaper pm me and I'll buy one for you here and send it to you. You could have it in about 1 week (paypal and shipping)

[Jason the Eighty Eighth]

nah, i'll be right. i haven't really considered getting one until i look into analyse technical statistics and stuff like that.

ty anyway.

[Tim Dorr Veteran]

From the CNet review:

The bad: No FM or voice recording; line-in recording included but not enabled; battery life compromised somewhat by small size; no AAC ripping or purchasing by Windows users.

Should now read:

The bad: No FM; battery life compromised somewhat by small size.

;)

[PureEdit]

I love my iPod, battery lasts long enough, but the case does scratch easy :(

[Jason the Eighty Eighth]

^

is that for the iPod or Zen NX?

[Tiger.Girl]

i have used both and imho the zen nx feels rather cheap compared to the ipod, it is still a nice player and everything, and would seem to be easier to replace the battery on in the future

but with the new ipod firmware that just came out the sound quality is improved and the 'snappiness' of the menus seem to be fixed i highly doubt you would regret getting an ipod

also girls dig guys with ipods, they could care less about creative's hardware :sleep: and most of them never even heard of them

[PureEdit]

^

is that for the iPod or Zen NX?

Timdorr's and my post are about the iPod :p

[Tim Dorr Veteran]

If you're worried about scratching it, the case can avoid a lot of that. I usually keep mine in my case, maine because it looks even better that way to me.

[DreamweaverN]

If you're worried about scratching it, the case can avoid a lot of that. I usually keep mine in my case, maine because it looks even better that way to me.

I agree, thats what I do. One thing about the iPod I don't like is the fact that you get lots of finger prints on it (I have the 3G 40Gb model). Other than that they are great. I saw the NX but wasn't really enthused about it to tell you the truth.

[kryptonik]

Definitely the iPod. :yes:

[aaron901]

iPod is the king. :) looks way slicker than Zen NX imo.

plus there's a lot of accessories to make it even better. many many cases to choose from, and accessories like an infra-red remote control (the naviPOD), car holder, cassette adapter, voice recorder, media reader (supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard) lets you store your photos on it easily, FM transmitter...

the choice is clear. :) the only good thing about the Zen is the price tag. if you want quality product, iPod all the way. :)

[Jason the Eighty Eighth]

iPod is the king. :) looks way slicker than Zen NX imo.

plus there's a lot of accessories to make it even better. many many cases to choose from, and accessories like an infra-red remote control (the naviPOD), car holder, cassette adapter, voice recorder, media reader (supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard) lets you store your photos on it easily, FM transmitter...

the choice is clear. :) the only good thing about the Zen is the price tag. if you want quality product, iPod all the way. :)

i'm assuming you had an iPod. how much are they in Australia anyway? last time i checked they were around $500 for the first generation 10Gb model. :ermm:

[xpatx]

i went with the Zen NX. price is a big deal for me and i got a 30gb Zen NX for 250! the look of it isn't very much of a big deal as it will always be in my backpack or pocket.

thanks a lot for all of your input guys!

[aaron901]

i'm assuming you had an iPod. how much are they in Australia anyway? last time i checked they were around $500 for the first generation 10Gb model. :ermm:

i got the first generation 10GB iPod, used it for about a year and sold it on ebay for AUD$645. :) then got myself a third-gen 15GB iPod for AUD$799.

the price has dropped a lot now. the 10GB is only AUD$505, 20GB is AUD$679, 40GB is AUD$879. and people still complain it's expensive. oh well... :rolleyes:

[PureEdit]

The iPod is pretty expensive, but it is worth it, everything on it is simply amazing and perfect :p

[isus]

go with the ipod.

for windows or mac, you don't need a seperate app to transfer data onto them.

it integrates seamlessly with itunes.

it has a lot of features the zen doesn't have (like the games, the rolling through songs with sound)

and the buttons are on the front. the zen's are on the side.

etc etc.

you'll be happy with an ipod.

[Fonze]

zen

more hd for your money. better sound quality than an IPod.

plus you won't get screwed by apple not updating firmware. creative still updates firmware for their original Nomad Jukebox which i bought over 3 years ago

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