re: #523 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Way I see it, if you’re just looking for a good MP3 player that’s (fairly) hassle-free, go with the Zune. If you want all the bells and whistles, particularly Apps, go with the iPod.
The Creative Zen is also awesome, and best of all, it plays much more nicely with aftermarket syncing software.
The Zune is going to be cheaper on refurb sites, though.