If you need a lot of space, but don't like the idea of carrying a bulky player, there are some slender, high-capacity Flash memory MP3 players coming out (such as the iPod Touch) that are finally tipping into the 30-plus-GB territory formerly reserved for hard drive devices.
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| Product name |
Apple iPod Classic (160GB, silver) |
Archos 605 WiFi (160GB) |
Zune (second generation, 80GB, black) |
Creative Zen Vision W (60GB) |
Apple iPod Touch (32GB) |
Creative Zen (32GB) |
| Review date | September 10, 2007 | August 30, 2007 | November 12, 2007 | September 13, 2006 | September 17, 2007 | September 14, 2007 |
| CNET editors' rating |
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| Users' rating |
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Very good |
Spectacular (
from 8
users)
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| Review summary | The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface. | The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy. | The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. | The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. | We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. |
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| Device type | Portable media center | Digital AV player | Info unavailable | Digital AV player | Portable media center | Info unavailable |
| Key multimedia features | Digital photo viewer , Digital video player , Digital audio player | Digital audio player , Digital photo viewer , Digital video player , External HDD function | Info unavailable | FM tuner , Voice recorder , Memory card reader , Digital audio player , Digital photo viewer , Digital video player , External HDD function | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Info unavailable |
| Display type | LCD 2.5 in | TFT 4.3 in - Color | Info unavailable | TFT 4.3 in - Color | LCD 3.5 in | Info unavailable |
| Supported still images formats | JPEG , BMP , GIF , TIFF , PSD , PNG | BMP , PNG , JPEG | Info unavailable | BMP , GIF , JPEG | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Supported audio formats | AAC , Protected AAC , MP3 , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , Audible 3 , Audible 4 , Apple Lossless , WAV , AIFF | MP3 , PCM , WAV , WMA , ADPCM , Protected WMA (DRM) | Info unavailable | MP3 , WAV , WMA , Audible , Protected WMA (DRM) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Video playback formats | MPEG-4 | WMV , MPEG-4 , Protected WMV (DRM) | Info unavailable | WMV , XviD , MPEG-1 , MPEG-2 , DivX 4.0 , DivX 5.0 , MPEG-4 SP , Motion JPEG | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| PC interfaces | USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g | Info unavailable | Hi-Speed USB | USB 2.0 | Info unavailable |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium polymer | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 40 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 20 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 22 hour(s) | Info unavailable |
| Included accessories | Earphone , USB cable , Docking adapter | USB cable , Carrying pouch , Stereo headphones | Info unavailable | AV cable , USB cable , Carrying pouch , Stereo headphones | Earphones , USB cable , Dock adapter , Polishing cloth , Stand | Info unavailable |
| Width | 2.4 in | 4.8 in | 2.4 in | 5.3 in | 2.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Depth | 0.6 in | 0.8 in | 0.5 in | 1 in | 0.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 4.1 in | 3.2 in | 4.3 in | 3 in | 4.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Weight | 5.7 oz | 9.2 oz | 4.5 oz | 10.5 oz | 4.2 oz | 2.3 oz |
| Color | Silver | Info unavailable | Black | Black | Info unavailable | Black |
| Hard drive | Info unavailable | 160 GB | Info unavailable | 60 GB | 32 GB | Info unavailable |
| Compatibility | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Intel VIIV Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Flash memory cards supported | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | CompactFlash Card type I , CompactFlash Card type II | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| TV standards supported | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | PAL , NTSC | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| PC interface(s) supported | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory installed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 32 GB |
| Flash memory form factor | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Integrated |
| Digital player signal-to-noise ratio | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 97 dB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in |
| Resolution | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 320 x 240 |
| Software type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Drivers & Utilities , Creative Media Explorer , Creative ZENcast Organizer |
| Manufacturer warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Product type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Digital player / radio |
| Sound output mode | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Stereo |
| Equalizer factory presets | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Pop , Jazz , Rock , Disco , Vocal , NewAge , Classic , Acoustical |
| Digital player (recorder) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AAC , MP3 , WAV , WMA , ADPCM , Audible |
| Product name | Apple iPod Classic (160GB, silver) |
Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)
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Zune (second generation, 80GB, black) | Creative Zen Vision W (60GB) | Apple iPod Touch (32GB) | Creative Zen (32GB) |
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| Price range |
$296-350 from 16 stores |
$360-452 from 10 stores |
$230-260 from 8 stores |
$599 from 1 store |
$475-537 from 15 stores |
$270-310 from 8 stores |