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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black) comparison

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Product name	Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)	Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Zune (30GB, black)
Price	$8.16	$209.00 to $239.95	$289.00 to $289.99	$239.99
CNET editors' rating	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: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	November 12, 2007	September 16, 2008	September 15, 2009
The Bottom Line	The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.	The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune's substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites.	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 Microsoft Zune, with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance, will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in	2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in
Software type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities	Info unavailable
Resolution	320 x 240	320 x 240	480 x 272	320 x 240
Mfr estimated battery life	24 hour(s)	30 hour(s)	33 hour(s)	14 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated	Info unavailable
Flash memory installed	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	32 GB	Info unavailable
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	4.5 oz	4.5 oz	2.6 oz	5.6 oz
Digital storage media capacity	80 GB	120 GB	Info unavailable	30 GB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $8.16 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $209.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $229.98 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	J&R Music and Computer World $289.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $289.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $289.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $239.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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