> Sometimes comparing technology feature by feature isn't > enough. Personal preferences are important whether > they're based on specs or price or the shocking pink > case, or all three. Old tech--new tech, doesn't matter as > long as it gets the desired result--or close to it.
Absolutely. I wouldn't argue that for a second. My real problem here was that the Apple fans refused to even -consider- a feature by feature comparison. Zune is an MS product; it isn't a Touch; Q.E.D. Anyone who buys a Zune is an idiot. Not a single one of them could suck it up and say "Yes, MixView does look better than Genius" or "That thing with being able to identify and download songs you heard on FM really is kinda nifty" or "The full wifi capability looks like a nice enhancement, and I'm impressed that MS added it to all of the models, even the oldest, for free." Instead, we get snide remarks: anyone who listens to radio is not really into music because broadcast playlists are crap; anyone who uses a music subscription service is dumb; buying music while driving should be illegal (I still haven't figured that one out); and my personal favorite, "you are just nuts". This is what so often passes for unbiased commentary and advice here. It's disrespectful to the list members, and it does a disservice, especially to the newer ones who may not understand the dynamic here. I'll bring it up whenever I see it, no matter how mad it makes certain people. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
