12-28-2006, 06:47 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm new here.. just posted my first message in the MacBook Pro section, but thought I might as well ask my iPod question too, while I'm here!

I've had both an iPod Mini and a 20GB 4G iPod, but a few months ago I decided (after much debating - iPods are so much more attractive!) to buy a new Creative Zen Vision:M, because I'd seen that the video quality was considerably better than on the video iPods. However, this was before the introduction of the 80GB models. Apparently these have improved screens? I was just wondering if anyone has used both a Zen Vision:M and one of the new iPods and can tell me if the video quality is the same/better on the iPod. Now that I'm getting a MacBook Pro I am tempted to switch back to the iPod (although I don't know where all this money is coming from, haha). If no-one has actually seen the video quality on both players, any info on the general quality of video playback on the new 80GB iPods would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
Stephen

12-28-2006, 11:01 PM

I think the iPod video is better, because I've seen videos and i own a 30GB iPod Video and it's great. I have about 4 full length movie, a couple of short videos, and about 1GB of music and i still have 25GB left. It's better than any other music/video player out there. BTW, don't change your mind on getting a MBP. I have one and it's the best computer/laptop I have ever owned! Good Luck!

12-29-2006, 04:36 AM

I've no experience with the Zen but i do own the big disk video ipod and im surprised at just how good the quality of the video is. On the otherhand a friend has a Zen micro mp3 player and a 30gig video ipod and he prefers the audio quality of the Zen.

I guess (as always) you just need to "try before you buy"