Comments for Creative Party Place

Comment on Baby Shower Bliss Mini Feature by videntes

videntes — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:38:35 +0000

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.)

Comment on Roller Skate Birthday Party by videncia

videncia — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:38:17 +0000

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.

Comment on Dr. Seuss Birthday Cake by videncia

videncia — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:54 +0000

Sorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.

Comment on Time To Party Hop! by videncia

videncia — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:36 +0000

Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.

Comment on Frog Prince Birthday by videncia

videncia — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:25 +0000

Comment on by tarot

tarot — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:23 +0000

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.

Comment on Valentine Sweet Treats by videntes

videntes — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:07 +0000

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.

Comment on Super Sweet Birthday by videntes

videntes — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:20:05 +0000

Comment on Princess Party by tarot

tarot — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:19:52 +0000

Comment on Mr. Linky Monday – Party Ideas and Inspiration by tarot

tarot — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:19:39 +0000

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.