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30 GB iPod MP3 Player comparison

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Product name	30 GB iPod MP3 Player	Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)	Apple iPod Photo (30GB)	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
Price	Check Prices	$399.99	$299.99	$289.00 to $289.99	$233.95
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	May 02, 2003	October 12, 2005	February 23, 2005	September 15, 2009
The Bottom Line	We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.	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 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.	The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.	The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in	2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in
Software type	Apple iTunes MusicMatch Jukebox Plus	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes Drivers & Utilities	Drivers & Utilities	Info unavailable
Resolution	160 x 128	320 x 240	220 x 176	480 x 272	480 x 320
Mfr estimated battery life	8 hour(s)	14 hour(s)	15 hour(s)	33 hour(s)	36 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated	Integrated
Flash memory installed	No built-in memory	None	No built-in memory	32 GB	8 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	6.2 oz	4.8 oz	5.9 oz	2.6 oz	4.1 oz
Digital storage media capacity	30 GB	30 GB	30 GB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $289.00 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $289.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $289.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $233.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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