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Creative Zen Vision: M (30GB, white) comparison

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Product name	Creative Zen Vision: M (30GB, white)	Creative Zen (16GB)	Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB, green)	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
Price	$412.99	Check Prices	Check Prices	$289.00 to $289.99	$239.99
CNET editors' rating	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)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	December 08, 2005		December 08, 2005	September 15, 2009
The Bottom Line	The dazzling, DRM-friendly Creative Zen Vision:M gives the iPod a run for the money as the current high-capacity WMA champ.	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 dazzling, DRM-friendly Creative Zen Vision:M gives the iPod a run for the money as the current high-capacity WMA champ.	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 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.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in	3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in	2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
Software type	Creative MediaSource Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer	Drivers & Utilities Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer	Creative MediaSource Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer	Drivers & Utilities	Creative MediaSource Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer
Digital player signal-to-noise ratio	97 dB	97 dB	97 dB	Info unavailable	92 dB
Resolution	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	480 x 272	128 x 128
Digital Player total harmonic distortion	0.1 %	Info unavailable	0.1 %	Info unavailable	0.05 %
Mfr estimated battery life	14 hour(s)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	33 hour(s)	15 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable	Integrated	Integrated
Flash memory installed	Info unavailable	16 GB	Info unavailable	32 GB	4 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	5.7 oz	2.3 oz	5.7 oz	2.6 oz	1.6 oz
Digital storage media capacity	30 GB	Info unavailable	30 GB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $412.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	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 $239.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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