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Apple iPod Photo (30GB) comparison

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Apple iPod Photo (30GB)
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Apple iPod Photo (30GB)

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Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)
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Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)

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Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)
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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)
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Apple iPod (20GB, color)
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Apple iPod (20GB, color)

Price $149.95 $179.95 to $499.96 $179.95 to $504.66 $249.99 $139.95 to $139.99
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Release date February 23, 2005 October 12, 2005 November 12, 2007
The Bottom Line The iPod Photo is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price. The 30GB version is a particularly good value at only $50 more than the audio-only 20GB version. Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads. The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. The iPod Photo is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price.
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Features
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
Resolution Info unavailable 320 x 240
320 x 240
320 x 240
220 x 176
Color White
Black
Black
Black
White
Software type Apple iTunes
Drivers & Utilities
Apple iTunes for Mac
Apple iTunes for Windows
Info unavailable Info unavailable Apple iTunes for Mac
Apple iTunes for Windows
Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
14 hour(s)
14 hour(s)
20 hour(s)
15 hour(s)
Sound output mode Info unavailable Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
FireWire
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
FireWire
Flash memory installed Info unavailable None
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Battery technology Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Product type Hard drive
Digital player
Digital player
Digital player