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| Product | Sony Walkman Z (32GB) | Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver) | Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, black) | Apple iPod Touch (5th generation, 32GB, black) | Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (black) |
| Price | $299.95 | $239.00 to $423.62 | $239.00 to $440.06 | $284.98 to $301.29 | MSRP: $199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | January 23, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | October 9, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| PC interface(s) supported | USB Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 3.0 Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.8 in x 0.4 in x 5.3 in | 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in | 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in | 2.31 in x 4.86 in x 0.24 in | 2.6 in x 0.4 in x 4.6 in |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 4.9 oz | 4.9 oz | 3.1 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 | 1136 x 640 | 800 x 480 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 25 hour(s) | 36 hour(s) | 36 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| MSRP: $199.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |