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Zune (second generation, 4GB, green) comparison

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Product name	Zune (second generation, 4GB, green)	Sony Walkman NWZ-A728 (8GB, black)	SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)	Creative Zen (16GB)	Zune (30GB, black)
Price	$151.72	$99.95	$43.99 to $49.99	Check Prices	$99.99 to $106.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	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: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars
Release date	November 13, 2007	March 28, 2008	September 01, 2009
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.	The Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value.	The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.	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 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)	1.6 in x 3.6 in x 0.4 in	2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in	1.4 in x 0.6 in x 2.2 in	3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in
Digital player signal-to-noise ratio	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	97 dB	Info unavailable
Software type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities	Drivers & Utilities Creative Media Explorer Creative ZENcast Organizer	Info unavailable
Resolution	320 x 240	240 x 320	Info unavailable	320 x 240	320 x 240
Mfr estimated battery life	24 hour(s)	36 hour(s)	15 hour(s)	Info unavailable	14 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Info unavailable
Flash memory installed	4 GB	8 GB	4 GB	16 GB	Info unavailable
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	1.7 oz	2 oz	0.8 oz	2.3 oz	5.6 oz
Digital storage media capacity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	30 GB
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Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $151.72 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Refurb Depot $99.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $43.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $49.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $43.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available	Buy.com $106.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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