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Updated September 6, 2005
If you're always on the go, then great battery life should be at the top of your list when it comes to choosing an MP3 player. There's nothing worse than being halfway to Hong Kong and having your tunes go suddenly silent. Without an extra battery--that is, if you have the option of replacing it--you're out of luck. If this sounds like a situation you'd rather avoid, take a look at the players below. Each will give you at least 20 hours of juice, some break the 30-hour mark, and one will even last more than 40 hours on a single charge. Check out each player's review to find out which one puts the Energizer Bunny to shame. More resources
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Motorola M500 Digital Audio Player (5GB) |
Sony NW-E407 Network Walkman (1GB) |
Apple iPod Mini (6GB, green) 
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Motorola M500 Digital Audio Player (5GB) |
Rio ce2100 (2.5GB) |
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| Review date | February 28, 2005 | June 2, 2005 | March 17, 2005 | February 28, 2005 | June 29, 2005 |
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| Review summary | We can live with the 5GB M500's color scheme, but the impotent Thumbstick we can do without. | If you want a beautiful-looking device with killer battery life, consider the Sony NW-E400 series. | In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player. | We can live with the 5GB M500's color scheme, but the impotent Thumbstick we can do without. | If you're looking for a beautiful, versatile, long-lasting audio player, you should definitely consider the Rio--but not necessarily this Rio. |
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| User comments | 6.7 Good (from 24 users) | 7.8 Very good (from 30 users) | 7.4 Very good (from 18 users) | 6.7 Good (from 24 users) | 6.3 Good (from 24 users) |
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| PC interface(s) supported | USB | Info unavailable | FireWire , USB | USB | Hi-Speed USB |
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| Flash memory installed | Info unavailable | 1 GB | No built-in memory | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Flash memory form factor | Info unavailable | Integrated | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Digital storage media capacity | 5 GB | Info unavailable | 6 GB | 5 GB | 2.5 GB |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.3 in x 0.7 in x 2.5 in | 3.3 in x 0.6 in x 1.1 in | 2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in | 3.3 in x 0.7 in x 2.5 in | 2.5 in x 0.6 in x 3.3 in |
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| Weight | Info unavailable | 1.7 oz | 3.6 oz | Info unavailable | 3.2 oz |
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| Resolution | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 138 x 110 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Info unavailable |
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| Mfr estimated battery life | 25 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | 18 hour(s) | 25 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) |
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| Software type | Drivers & Utilities | Sony SonicStage | Apple iTunes for Mac , Apple iTunes for Windows | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities , Rio Music Manager |
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| Manufacturer warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Product type | Microdrive | Digital player | Microdrive | Microdrive | Microdrive |
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| Color | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Green | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Sound output mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
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| Width | 3.3 in | 3.3 in | 2 in | 3.3 in | 2.5 in |
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| Depth | 0.7 in | 0.6 in | 0.5 in | 0.7 in | 0.6 in |
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| Height | 2.5 in | 1.1 in | 3.6 in | 2.5 in | 3.3 in |
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| Equalizer factory presets | Classic , Rock , Jazz , Pop , Trance | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Classic , Rock , Jazz , Pop , Trance | Info unavailable |
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| Amplifier response bandwidth | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 20 - 20000 Hz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Digital player (recorder) | WMA , Audible , MP3 | WMA , WAV , ATRAC3 , MP3 , ATRAC3plus | WAV , AIFF , Audible , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless | WMA , Audible , MP3 | WMA , Audible , MP3 |
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| Product name | Motorola M500 Digital Audio Player (5GB) | Sony NW-E407 Network Walkman (1GB) |
Apple iPod Mini (6GB, green)
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Motorola M500 Digital Audio Player (5GB) | Rio ce2100 (2.5GB) |
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| Price range | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |
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