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MP3 players Updated December 14, 2005 All work and no play not only makes Jack a dull boy, it also makes you burn out faster, leading to less productivity overall. So when you check in for your next business trip, make sure you're toting some entertainment in your carry-on. One of the best ways to kick back, relax, and get the juices flowing again is with your favorite tunes, and an MP3 player won't add much extra bulk to your baggage. Plus, many players include a built-in mic, so you can record voice notes when those great ideas start popping into your head. Most of the devices below have compact form factors, voice-recording capabilities, and decent battery performance. The Creative Zen Micro Photo and the Apple iPod Nano even have onboard calendars and scheduling capabilities. |
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Creative Zen Micro Photo (8GB, black) 
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Apple iPod Nano (4GB, black)
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Samsung YEPP YP-T7X (512MB) |
Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB) |
iRiver T10 (1GB, Blue) |
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| Review date | November 22, 2005 | September 13, 2005 | April 1, 2005 | November 9, 2004 | November 1, 2005 |
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| Review summary | The Creative Zen Micro Photo is an excellent full-featured MP3 player and, for its size, a decent photo viewer; it just doesn't combine the two effectively. | Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. | We'd like to see a few improvements to the Samsung YEPP YP-T7, but it should be a top choice for those who want an MP3 player with tons of features. | The stylish, flash-memory Cowon iAudio U2 crams great sound quality, an FM radio, and line-in recording into a tiny package. | The hunky, feature-filled iRiver T10 can play subscription-based music, but it might take time to acclimate to the awkward design and control buttons. |
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| User comments | 7.1 Very good (from 42 users) | 7.0 Very good (from 241 users) | 8.4 Excellent (from 42 users) | 7.1 Very good (from 127 users) | 6.9 Good (from 36 users) |
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| PC interface(s) supported | Info unavailable | USB | Info unavailable | USB | USB |
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| Flash memory installed | Info unavailable | 4 GB | Info unavailable | 1 GB | 1 GB |
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| Flash memory form factor | Info unavailable | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated |
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| Digital storage media capacity | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 GB | Info unavailable |
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| Digital player signal-to-noise ratio | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 95 dB | 90 dB |
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| Digital Player total harmonic distortion | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 0.1 % |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2 in x 0.7 in x 3.3 in | 1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in | 1.5 in x 0.6 in x 2.4 in | 1 in x 0.7 in x 2.9 in | 3.4 in x 1.6 in x 1.1 in |
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| Weight | 4.1 oz | 1.5 oz | 1.4 oz | 1.2 oz | 1.7 oz |
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| Resolution | Info unavailable | 176 x 132 | Info unavailable | 128 x 64 | Info unavailable |
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| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer | Info unavailable |
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| Mfr estimated battery life | Info unavailable | 14 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 20 hour(s) | 53 hour(s) |
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| Software type | Info unavailable | Apple iTunes for Mac , Apple iTunes for Windows | Info unavailable | Cowon jetAudio | Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 |
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| Radio | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Manufacturer warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
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| Product type | Microdrive | Flash player | Flash player | Flash player | Digital player / radio |
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| Color | Black | Black | Blue | Platinum black | Blue |
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| Sound output mode | Info unavailable | Stereo | Info unavailable | Stereo | Stereo |
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| Width | 2 in | 1.6 in | 1.5 in | 1 in | 3.4 in |
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| Depth | 0.7 in | 0.3 in | 0.6 in | 0.7 in | 1.6 in |
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| Height | 3.3 in | 3.5 in | 2.4 in | 2.9 in | 1.1 in |
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| Sound effects | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | MP Enhance , BBE , Mach3Bass | SRS WOW |
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| Equalizer factory presets | Info unavailable | Classical , POP , Normal , Jazz , Rock | Info unavailable | Vocal , Classic , Rock , Jazz , Pop | Classic , U-bass , Metal , Custom , Normal , Rock , Jazz , Dance , Live , Pop |
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| Amplifier response bandwidth | Info unavailable | 20 - 20000 Hz | Info unavailable | 20 - 20000 Hz | Info unavailable |
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| Digital player (recorder) | WMA , WAV , ADPCM , MP3 | WAV , AIFF , Audible , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless | WMA , ASF , Ogg Vorbis , MP3 | WMA , ASF , WAV , MPEG 1 Audio , MPEG 2.5 Audio , MPEG 2 Audio , MP3 | WMA , ASF , Ogg Vorbis , MPEG 1 Audio , MPEG 2.5 Audio , MPEG 2 Audio , MP3 |
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Creative Zen Micro Photo (8GB, black)
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Apple iPod Nano (4GB, black)
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Samsung YEPP YP-T7X (512MB) | Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB) | iRiver T10 (1GB, Blue) |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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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 |
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