Apple iPod Nano vs. Microsoft Zune

• The Contenders
• Navigation
• Sexiness
• Compatibility
• Sound and Science
• Wallet factor
• The winner is...

Round 5: Wallet factor

All about the green

Apple iPod Nano

Microsoft Zune

Last, but definitely not least, we consider cost. This is for each device's individual value, all things considered.

Player	Jasmine	Donald	Brian	Total
Apple iPod Nano	4 There are cheaper MP3 players available, but $200 for a 16GB flash player is reasonable, all things considered.	4 The Nano is a beautiful and fun gadget with a fair price. You can't dismiss the added value of its compatibility with thousands of iPod accessories.	5 Both are $199, but the sexy design, vast amount of music and video content, and the constant addition of unique features give the Nano the edge.	4
Microsoft Zune	4 Ditto.	4 Because Microsoft's M.O. is to provide yearly firmware updates to all previous Zune models, you'll only need to buy the Zune once--unless you run out of space.	4 The new Wi-Fi features make it more compelling and close the gap, but my $199 is still going to the Nano...for now.	4

Winner: TIE