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| Product | Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB) | SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red) | Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver) | Zune HD (32GB, platinum) |
| Price | $275.00 to $442.08 | $54.01 to $116.15 | $228.98 to $386.01 | $366.95 to $401.94 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | September 9, 2009 | September 1, 2009 | Info unavailable | September 15, 2009 |
| Bottom line | Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation
iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. | The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value. | The
iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. | The
Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers. |
| PC interface(s) supported | Bluetooth Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory installed | 32 GB | 4 GB | Info unavailable | 32 GB |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 1.4 in x 0.6 in x 2.2 in | 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in | 2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in |
| Weight | 4.1 oz | 0.8 oz | 4.9 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | Info unavailable | 320 x 240 | 480 x 272 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 30 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | 36 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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