On Sun, Aug 17, 2008 at 8:29 AM, Chris Dunford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
> > But isn't this a case of one mistake begetting another? If your iTunes > > software is crashing it means your PC is misconfigured. Why not fix > > that? > > See below. That is not why she wants to switch. (By the way, software that > crashes because a PC is "misconfigured", whatever that means in this > context, is bad software. In any event, iTunes routinely crashes on all 3 > PCs we've tried it on.) Not a problem I have had on my old XP machine with iTunes. This sounds like a windows problem. Is windows kept current with updates? > > > > Replacing an iPod with a Zune is a cruel joke. Are you one of those > > parents who believes in the educational value of failure? > > She wants to switch because she has used both extensively (her brother has > a > Zune) and prefers the Zune. > > But perhaps she can be saved. If you can list the reasons why she is > mistaken, I will pass them along and set her back on the path to > righteousness. Just be sure to base your comparisons on the Zune 80, not on > the original 2006 model. > I would consider getting a Zune just for the FM tuner. The subscription model for music service is attractive. I don't listen to that much music. and I own lots of things I like on CD. The big downside for me is it isn't supported by Audible.com. The Apple FM tuner leaves much to be desired and it is easier to carry a small fm walkman and an iPod. -- John Duncan Yoyo -------------------------------o) ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
