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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Green, 1st generation) comparison

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Product name	Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Green, 1st generation)	Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Silver, 2nd generation)	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Blue, 1st Generation)	Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)
Price	$249.99	$349.99	$289.00 to $289.99	$299.99	$378.99 to $399.00
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	February 16, 2004	February 23, 2005	September 15, 2009	February 16, 2004	September 09, 2009
The Bottom Line	Apple comes through again with a nearly perfect MP3 player.	In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player.	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.	Apple comes through again with a nearly perfect MP3 player.	Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in	2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in
Software type	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Drivers & Utilities	Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows	Info unavailable
Resolution	138 x 110	138 x 110	480 x 272	138 x 110	480 x 320
Mfr estimated battery life	8 hour(s)	18 hour(s)	33 hour(s)	8 hour(s)	30 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	FireWire Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable	Integrated
Flash memory installed	No built-in memory	Info unavailable	32 GB	No built-in memory	64 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	3.7 oz	3.6 oz	2.6 oz	3.7 oz	4.1 oz
Digital storage media capacity	4 GB	4 GB	Info unavailable	4 GB	Info unavailable
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 $349.99 In stock: See Site 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 $299.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $384.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $379.98 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $379.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores
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