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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 comparison

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Product name	Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)	Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB)	SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)
Price	Check Prices	$289.00 to $289.99	$281.97 to $383.99	$278.89 to $299.00	$43.99
CNET editors' rating	2.0 stars Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date		September 15, 2009	July 01, 2009	September 09, 2009	September 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	The BeoSound 2 sounds absolutely superb, but there's nothing else to justify its sky-high price tag.	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 X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.	Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.	The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.9 in x 2.9 in x 0.9 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 3.9 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in	1.4 in x 0.6 in x 2.2 in
Software type	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities	Microsoft Windows Media Player 11	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities
Resolution	Info unavailable	480 x 272	432 x 240	480 x 320	Info unavailable
Mfr estimated battery life	10 hour(s)	33 hour(s)	33 hour(s) 9 hour(s)	30 hour(s)	15 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	USB Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Flash memory installed	No built-in memory	32 GB	16 GB	32 GB	4 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable
Weight	3.2 oz	2.6 oz	3.5 oz	4.1 oz	0.8 oz
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Check the manufacturer's authorized resellers page to find a dealer near you.	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 $284.77 In stock: Yes Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc. $299.95 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $299.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 authorized stores	Amazon.com $278.89 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $289.99 In stock: Yes PC Connection $279.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $43.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $43.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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