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20 GB iPod MP3 Player comparison

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Product name	Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)	Apple iPod (20GB, color)	Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)	Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 4GB, black)
Price	$249.99	$399.99	$356.98 to $399.00	$74.36 to $79.00
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	2.0 stars
Release date	July 21, 2004		September 09, 2009
The Bottom Line	Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.	The iPod Photo is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price.	Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust.	The third-generation iPod Shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but the quirky controls and microscopic design make it a limited recommendation.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x .57 in x 4.1 in	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in	0.7 in x 0.3 in x 1.8 in
Software type	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Resolution	160 x 128	220 x 176	480 x 320	Info unavailable
Mfr estimated battery life	12 hour(s)	15 hour(s)	30 hour(s)	10 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated	Integrated
Flash memory installed	No built-in memory	Info unavailable	64 GB	4 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium polymer
Weight	5.6 oz	5.9 oz	4.1 oz	0.4 oz
Digital storage media capacity	20 GB	20 GB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $249.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $357.00 In stock: See Site Amazon.com Marketplace $369.00 In stock: Yes PC Connection $379.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $74.36 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $75.00 In stock: Yes MAC Connection $76.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores
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