I Hate Apple and the iPod - Need Help Finding Something Else

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I've never had a problem with my iPod. My laptop on the other hand has given me nothing but trouble. It seems like something goes wrong with this apple piece of crap every other week. I havn't even had it for 2 years and I am thinking about tossing it.

 

Good luck. I've been searching for some player to replace my iPod (80GB classic) and have had no luck finding something that just plays music and comes with a large drive. If you find something, please let me know.

FYI, I don't use iTunes at all. I use Media Monky to sync my songs and playlists to my iPod and it works well. I keep all my music in FLAC format and Media Monkey automatically transcribes the songs from FLAC to MP3 before syncing them.

I try to not even connect my iPod to iTunes as I don't want any Apple updates to "break" it!

 

Zune HD is a good alternative if you use windows.

 

I love the Archos products. Big touch screen, drag and drop management, expandable features, and huge HD space all for a low price. It has its cons though (for example the older models are pretty big). Go to cnet.com and look at media player reviews.

 

Combo that with a zune pass and yoire hooked for life. I swear, i am so close to dirching my iphone for windows phone 7. So close.

 

There's nothing better than an Apple iPod when it comes to music. The closest thing that comes to it is a Zune.

 

when it comes to music..zune is 100% better than ipod. especially if you combine it with the zune pass.

but apps seperate the devices. no body can touch the popularity of the app store.

 

The majority of consumers agree that the iPod is a better choice for an MP3 player... I don't think it's even close.

 

I have an iPhone and a Zune HD. The Zune (with my Zune pass) is so much nicer as a music device. I'd be willing to say that if given the opportunity to try a Zune for a week for free, most people that currently have iPods would prefer the Zune. Especially if you don't care about the apps, etc.

 

Apple sucks.

I like the old school 60GB Video iPod, as long as I don't have to mess with iTunes and can find a decent free program that I can use to manage it.

 

Media Monkey or WinAmp are your friends....

 

This is Apple's way of making you pay for the music you download.

 

God, give it up already with the Apple fanboy ranting. Just because it selling alot does not make it a better MP3 player.

Go with the HD Zune. Apple ipod suck and the only good thing got going for it is the iTunes store.

 

Why do you constantly label me as an apple fanboy? I only own TWO apple products, one of which was given to me as a gift. I don't follow Apple other than the fact that I look for smart phones each year.

I never mentioned anything about it being better because it sold more. I've seen my share of consumer ratings, polls, and opinions from people who have bought the iPod (not the touch)... that's what I'm going by.

 

It's the way you keep defending them. It's a well know fact that that the other brands have better sound than the ipod. It a well know fact that their hardware is lacking but it's their softwares that's kicking other brands butt. But it's a mp3 player and there are cheaper players than the ipod that are better if you don't mind their look. I would rather have a better functionality product than a product that just look good with limited functionality and doesn't have to realize on the iTunes.

 

If you want something cheaper. Go with a Sony E-Series Walkman if you want the best sound and good battery life. Their UI and functionality isn't the greatest but Sony always deliver on great sound and good battery life that's what an MP3 is supposed to do.