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Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation) comparison

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Product name	Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)	Apple iPod (20GB, color)	Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black)	Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, pink)	Apple iPod (60GB, video, black)
Price	$249.99	$299.99	$349.99	$149.95 to $160.05	$579.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	July 21, 2004			September 09, 2008	October 12, 2005
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.	The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.	The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.	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.
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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 0.6 in x 4.1 in	1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
Software type	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities iTunes 8 or later iTunes Store account	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows
Resolution	160 x 128	220 x 176	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240
Mfr estimated battery life	12 hour(s)	15 hour(s)	20 hour(s)	24 hour(s)	20 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable
Flash memory installed	No built-in memory	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	16 GB	None
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	5.6 oz	5.9 oz	5.5 oz	1.3 oz	5.5 oz
Digital storage media capacity	20 GB	20 GB	80 GB	Info unavailable	60 GB
Full specifications	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 $299.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $349.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $160.05 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $149.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $579.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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