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Zune (second generation, 4GB, green) comparison

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Zune (second generation, 4GB, green)
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Zune (second generation, 4GB, green)

Creative Zen (16GB)
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Creative Zen (16GB)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A728 (8GB, black)
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Sony Walkman NWZ-A728 (8GB, black)

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

Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)

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Price $125.95 to $171.01 $159.00 to $319.20 $129.95 to $199.99 $249.99 $83.00 to $94.99
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Release date November 13, 2007 March 28, 2008 November 12, 2007
The Bottom Line The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physically active (or clumsy) users. 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 Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value. The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. 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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Features
Battery technology Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Info unavailable Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) WMA
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM 9)
Audible
MP3
Digital Player total harmonic distortion Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.05 %
Software type Info unavailable Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Drivers & Utilities
Info unavailable Info unavailable Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Creative MediaSource
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.6 in x 3.6 in x 0.4 in
3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
Color Green
Black
Black
Black
Blue
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
Info unavailable 36 hour(s)
20 hour(s)
15 hour(s)
Flash memory form factor Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Info unavailable Integrated
Digital storage media capacity Info unavailable