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Apple iPod (40GB, 4th generation) comparison

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Product name	Apple iPod (40GB, 4th generation)	Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)	Apple iPod (60GB, video, black)	Apple iPod (20GB, color)
Price	$349.99	$249.99	$499.99	$399.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (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: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	July 21, 2004	July 21, 2004	October 12, 2005
The Bottom Line	Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.	Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.	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.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x .69 in x 4.1 in	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
Software type	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows
Resolution	160 x 128	160 x 128	320 x 240	220 x 176
Mfr estimated battery life	12 hour(s)	12 hour(s)	20 hour(s)	15 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory installed	No built-in memory	No built-in memory	None	Info unavailable
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	6.2 oz	5.6 oz	5.5 oz	5.9 oz
Digital storage media capacity	40 GB	20 GB	60 GB	20 GB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $349.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $249.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $499.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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