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Does your digital music collection run into the hundreds of gigabytes? If you've amassed a king's share of music, or have a thing for ripping your CDs to large, lossless audio formats, then you need an MP3 player with some serious storage. These days, the capacity for a portable media player can run as high as 500GB, with products such as the Archos 5 leading the charge.
If you need a lot of space, but don't like the idea of carrying a bulky player, there are also some slender, high-capacity Flash memory MP3 players available that peak at a 64GB capacity formerly reserved for hard drive devices.
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| Product | Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver) | Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)  | Zune HD 64GB | Sony X-Series Walkman (32GB) |
| Price | $239.00 to $386.01 | $383.79 to $510.32 | $599.00 | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | September 9, 2009 | September 15, 2009 | July 1, 2009 |
| Bottom line | 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. | Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation
iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. | 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. | The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles. |
| PC interface(s) supported | Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | USB Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in | 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in | 2.1 in x 0.4 in x 3.9 in |
| Weight | 4.9 oz | 4.1 oz | 2.6 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 480 x 320 | 480 x 272 | 432 x 240 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 36 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) |
| Flash memory installed | Info unavailable | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Flash memory form factor | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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