Apple iPod Nano vs. Microsoft Zune

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

Round 2: Sexiness

Looks, size, pimp-factor

Apple iPod Nano

In round 2, we focus on the players' size and design, as well as any additional pimp-factor that makes the user feel extra cool. Is it ever possible to out-sexy Apple's design? If you're buying an MP3 player for your significant other, this may be the most important round of all.

Player	Jasmine	Donald	Brian	Total
Apple iPod Nano	4 As always with gadgets, thin is in, and the Nano knows how to pull it off. Plus, it gets points for its slightly larger screen and literal rainbow of color options.	5 As a guy, last year's square Nano felt a little too cute for me. This year, the Nano's bladelike form is much more space-age and guy-friendly.	5 Sexiest device in its class, hands down. Lots of purty colors. Apple made the right move going back to the candy-bar design, smoothing the edges, and getting rid of the chub.	5
Microsoft Zune	3 I dig the Zune's utilitarian look and earthy color tones, but the screen could be bigger. Maybe it's more cute than sexy.	3 The custom etchings available through Zune Originals are cool, but the overall design of the flash Zune is plain boring. I still can't look at the controls without thinking of Mickey Mouse's head.	4 Design is standard, and I don't get the color choices...Blah. It's still comfortable to hold, and it tells you something that Apple went back to a design that just works.	3

Winner: Apple iPod Nano (4G)