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| The Bottom Line | The Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), look elsewhere. | 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 second-generation Sony E-Series Walkman remains an excellent value thanks to its ultralow pricing, pocketable design, handy features, and great sound quality. | 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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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in | 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in | 1.7 in x 0.4 in x 3.5 in | 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in | 2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in |
| Software type | Creative MediaSource Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer | Drivers & Utilities Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer | Drivers & Utilities |
| Digital player signal-to-noise ratio | 92 dB | 97 dB | Info unavailable | 97 dB | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 128 x 128 | 320 x 240 | 240 x 320 | 320 x 240 | 480 x 272 |
| Digital Player total harmonic distortion | 0.05 % | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 15 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 30 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 33 hour(s) |
| PC interface(s) supported | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | USB | Hi-Speed USB | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Flash memory installed | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 2.3 oz | 1.9 oz | 2.3 oz | 2.6 oz |
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