would've been nice if apple allowed the use of microsd cards on there
ipod devices too bad they dont have this feature
Well, I guess it is different strokes for different folks, but almost any device I have ever used that offers this are slow as hell in terms of menu and reading from that card. I think sticking to the flash memory only is the smart thing to do.
Even in your case, 32gb with a 16gb microsd card still wouldn't be big enough.
Anyway, there are many different brands of MP3 players and everyone has various needs. I perfer iPods because of all the accessories, the fact that it connects to the head unit in my personal and company vehicles. Not to mention all the other featurs the iPod Touch has that at this junction most of these MP3 players aren't even in the game. Then again not everyone is interested in being able to do email, use google maps, keep up with their to do do list, scheduled appointments, take notes at meetings etc. These features are what makes the iPod stand out, but the music aspect of it is just gravy on top of everything else.
MS, Creative, iRiver, Archos, Sony, Samsung they all make decent products and many of them are a lot cheaper than iPods, but they just can't offer me what an iPod does when you consider how I use my iPod Touch.
The main thing is if a Zune is what does it for you, then GREAT, I can't wait to hear how you like it and what it does for you.