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| Product | Sony Walkman Z (32GB) | Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, black) | Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (black) | Apple iPod Touch (5th generation, 32GB, black)  |
| Price | $269.00 to $329.99 | $204.99 to $386.01 | $249.99 | $274.98 to $301.29 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | January 23, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | October 9, 2012 |
| Bottom line | The Walkman Z is Sony's iPod Touch for
Android-loving audiophiles. | The
iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. | 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 latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless
iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. |
| PC interface(s) supported | USB Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi | Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth 3.0 Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi |
| Flash memory installed | 32 GB | Info unavailable | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.8 in x 0.4 in x 5.3 in | 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in | 2.6 in x 0.4 in x 4.6 in | 2.31 in x 4.86 in x 0.24 in |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 4.9 oz | 4.2 oz | 3.1 oz |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 320 x 240 | 800 x 480 | 1136 x 640 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 25 hour(s) | 36 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 40 hour(s) |
| Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] | Sony Media Go Google Play | Info unavailable | Camera Qik ThinkFree Google Search Appliance Calendar Calculator Social Hub Google Latitude YouTube Google Play Google Gmail Samsung Apps Mini Diary My Files Task Manager | Camera Notification Center Siri Passbook Apple FaceTime iMessage Newsstand Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes Apple Safari |
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