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| Product | Zune (30GB, black) | Zune HD (32GB, platinum) | Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (black) | Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black) |
| Price | $184.27 to $299.99 | $366.95 to $401.94 | $249.99 | $799.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | September 15, 2009 | Info unavailable | September 16, 2008 |
| Bottom line | 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. | 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. | When it comes to competing with
Apple's iPod Touch media player, the Galaxy Player 4.2 is Samsung's best effort yet, but it's still playing catch-up. | 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. |
| PC interface(s) supported | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth 3.0 Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in | 2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in | 2.6 in x 0.4 in x 4.6 in | 2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in |
| Weight | 5.6 oz | 2.6 oz | 4.2 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 480 x 272 | 800 x 480 | 320 x 240 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 14 hour(s) | 33 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 30 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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