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Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black) comparison

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Product name	Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)	Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)	Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)	Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black)	Apple iPod Photo (30GB)
Price	$399.99	$309.99	$399.99	$499.99	$299.99
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)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date		October 12, 2005	October 12, 2005		February 23, 2005
The Bottom Line	The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.	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.	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 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.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	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 0.4 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	Info unavailable	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Info unavailable	Apple iTunes Drivers & Utilities
Resolution	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	220 x 176
Mfr estimated battery life	14 hour(s)	14 hour(s)	14 hour(s)	20 hour(s)	15 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory installed	Info unavailable	None	None	Info unavailable	No built-in memory
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	4.8 oz	4.8 oz	4.8 oz	5.5 oz	5.9 oz
Digital storage media capacity	30 GB	30 GB	30 GB	80 GB	30 GB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $309.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $499.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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