Zune software... ?

The Zune is really just a Toshiba Gigabeat (Toshiba makes it for Microsoft) with WiFi, but it costs more than a Gigabeat and has limitations that the Gigabeat doesn't have.

It's extremely buggy and people have had nothing but problems installing its software.

It doesn't work with Firefox or Windows Media Player. You must use the much inferior Zune Player.

It only comes in three colors: White, Black and ummmm....errr.....Brown?

Lastly, Microsoft caved in to the music industry demands for a piece of every Zune sold because the music industry views mp3 players as theft devices, thus empowering the RIAA. (Recording Industry Artists Association)

But hey, don't take my word for it...see below:

From the Chicago Sun-Times:

Avoid the Loony Zune:

http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnat...

From ITWire:

Why Consumers are Angry with Microsoft over Zune

http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/74...

From Playlist:

Bidding a not-so-fond farewell to the Zune

http://playlistmag.com/features/2006/12/...

From CNN:

CNN Ridicules Zune

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bukaqrg2s...

Just say no to the Zune, either wait for Apple to update the video iPod or take a look at the Archos 604 or Creative's Zen Vision (either “M” or “W”) line instead.

Archos:

http://www.archos.com/

Creative Zen Vision:

http://us.creative.com/local/1/promo/fin...