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I finally went ahead and ordered a new MP3 player that will replace my 4-year old 3G iPod. The device I went with is the Zune 80, the second generation of Microsoft’s entry into the world of MP3 players. For essentially the same price ($249) I could have gotten a similar sized iPod Classic, but I figured it was time to step outside of Apple’s world and try something different. I ordered it through Amazon, so it’ll likely get here at the end of next week. The software seems to be the most common point of complaint, so I’ll report whether or not I end up having any issues with it.
I actually wrote the first paragraph of this post without having come up with a title (unlike what I usually do, create a title then write the first paragraph based on that choice). I guess I’ll go with the tagline Microsoft was originally using to market the Zune. Not sure if it’s still in use with the newest players, but I think it fits my situation pretty well.