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| Price | $124.99 | $55.26 to $97.79 | $34.99 to $51.99 | $99.99 | $369.95 |
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| Release date | September 01, 2010 | August 24, 2011 | September 15, 2009 | ||
| The Bottom Line | We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. | You can find smaller or cheaper MP3 players, but you won't find a better value than the Sansa Fuze+ in terms of dollars per features. | SanDisk's tongue-twister of an MP3 player is a stupefying value and its practical clip-on design is perfect for the gym. | We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. | 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. |
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| PC interface(s) supported | Hi-Speed USB | USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory installed | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated |
| Digital player signal-to-noise ratio | 97 dB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 97 dB | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | x3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | x3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in | x2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 2.3 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | Info unavailable | 320 x 240 | 480 x 272 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Software type | Creative ZENcast Organizer Creative Media Explorer Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities | Napster Rhapsody Media Player EMusic Drivers & Utilities | Creative ZENcast Organizer Creative Media Explorer Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities |
| Mfr estimated battery life | Info unavailable | 24 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 33 hour(s) |
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