Can you use zune with ipod

I also saw the price on Amazon, which I was also very impressed with. My question is does the new Zune work with Windows Media Player 11? Someone told me it doesn't and that all your downloads are through Zune Pass, which I believe is a music store like iTunes. A: The Zune operates in a closed environment, much like the iPod.

So yes, it is only meant to be used with the Zune Software, and it will not operate correctly with WMP11 though I have heard rumors of people getting previous Zunes to work outside of the "environment". This plan also includes 10 songs per month in MP3 format, which you get to download and own outright. You may also choose to pay per song through the Zune Marketplace, which operates like iTunes.

So with the Zune, you have three levels of music management and ownership to consider. At a minimum, you must use the Zune Software to transfer any media to the device, though this can be limited to content you already own. Comparison chart Zune versus iPod comparison chart Zune iPod current rating is 3.

Manufacturer Zune is manufactured by Microsoft. Music Sharing One of the big pluses of the Zune is that it is WiFi enabled and allows users to share songs with other Zune-owners. Price Current prices for different models of Zune and iPod can be found on Amazon. Follow Share Cite Authors. Share this comparison: If you read this far, you should follow us: "Zune vs iPod. Comments: Zune vs iPod.

The iPod is taller and wider than the Zune HD but it's more than 1. Apple's FairPlay DRM scheme, while far from perfect and arguably not all that fair, is play-oriented, not time-oriented, which most people see as a more logical way to track and limit usage. Both the Zune HD store and iTunes allow users to purchase television shows, movies and music videos in addition to music. You can subscribe to podcasts using either store. And both have social networking elements: Microsoft calls its implementation The Social, while Apple has Ping.

These integrated social networking features allow users to share their musical tastes and habits with friends and followers.

Microsoft gets the edge here -- if you have a Zune Pass, you can stream music on your friends' social profiles to your device.

It's an innovative way to discover new music. Making playlists has become an art in of itself. Apple has iTunes Genius, a feature that can create playlists from your existing music and suggest new songs that you might like based upon what you already listen to.

Microsoft calls its version the Smart DJ. It too can create custom playlists automatically. If you have the Zune Pass, Smart DJ can create a streaming playlist for your device based off an album, artist or song title. The iTunes Store is such a tremendous plus for the iPod, it's hard to give it its due props.

Not only does it offer an exceptionally broad range of media, but its payment methods are more straightforward than the Zune Store's. For Zune, you need to purchase chunks of points, and points don't match up to dollar amounts.

For some reason, 79 points is the equivalent of 99 cents, which is the cost of a song at both stores. Both players automatically sync with their media-player software to download purchased songs. The Zune HD faces some tough competition.