Apple iPod Classic vs. Microsoft Zune 120

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• The winner is...

Round 5: Wallet factor

All about the green

Zune 120 (3G)

Last, but definitely not least, we consider its cost. This is for its individual value, all things considered.

Player	Jasmine	Donald	Brian	Total
iPod Classic (2G)	5 $250 for 120GB? That's $2.08 per gig--you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal for an MP3 player of this quality.	4 The Classic is a solid value, especially when you consider the thousands of speakers and accessories available for it. The battery life and construction quality is phenomenal; however, I wish the screen were a little more resilient against scratches.	3 Both lock in at $249 and have the same capacity. The Classic hasn't really changed, and you'll get a different iPod if you want more. It's a great MP3 player that doesn't wow me with features.	4
Zune 120 (3G)	5 Same as above. The Zune is perhaps a slightly better deal for me given the features, but not enough for a full point spread.	4 Unlike Apple, Microsoft has been very cool about offering new features and firmware updates to all Zune models, year after year. There's some comfort knowing that the Zune you buy this year will get all the new features of next year's Zune.	4 Value goes to the Zune. It's packed with features galore that make the Classic look a bit aged. If only they made software that was Mac compatible.	4.3

Winner: Microsoft Zune 120 (3G)