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Microsoft Zune (third generation, 16GB, black) comparison

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Product name	Microsoft Zune (third generation, 16GB, black)	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Zune HD (16GB - black)	Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)	Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)
Price	Check Prices	$289.00 to $289.99	$219.00 to $219.99	$239.95 to $339.95	$281.97 to $383.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		September 15, 2009	September 15, 2009	September 16, 2008	July 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	The smaller, flash-based Zune, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Nano.	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 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 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 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.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 3.9 in
Software type	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities	Drivers & Utilities	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
Resolution	Info unavailable	480 x 272	480 x 272	320 x 240	432 x 240
Mfr estimated battery life	Info unavailable	33 hour(s)	33 hour(s)	30 hour(s)	33 hour(s) 9 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Info unavailable	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	USB Wi-Fi
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Integrated	Integrated	Info unavailable	Integrated
Flash memory installed	Info unavailable	32 GB	16 GB	Info unavailable	16 GB
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	Info unavailable	2.6 oz	2.6 oz	4.5 oz	3.5 oz
Digital storage media capacity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	120 GB	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	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 $219.00 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $219.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $219.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $339.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	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
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