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| Product | Sony Walkman Z (8GB) | Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 | Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (black) | Philips GoGear Connect 3 | Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 |
| Price | $218.11 to $248.00 | $193.00 | $249.99 | $129.99 | $399.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | January 23, 2012 | November 1, 2011 | Info unavailable | January 31, 2012 | November 1, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The Walkman Z is Sony's iPod Touch for
Android-loving audiophiles. | Samsung delivers Android's answer to the iPod Touch at a time when you can spend less for Android's answer to the
iPad. | 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 Philips GoGear Connect 3 is a fun idea, cut short by cheap specs and a relatively high price. | Samsung delivers Android's answer to the iPod Touch at a time when you can spend less for Android's answer to the
iPad. |
| PC interface(s) supported | USB Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 3.0 Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth 3.0 Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth 3.0 Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory installed | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.8 in x 0.4 in x 5.3 in | 3.07 in x 0.45 in x 5.56 in | 2.6 in x 0.4 in x 4.6 in | 2.3 in x 0.5 in x 4.4 in | 2.53 in x 4.87 in x 0.38 in |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 6.4 oz | 4.2 oz | 3.7 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 | 800 x 480 | 480 x 320 | 800 x 480 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium polymer | Lithium ion | Lithium polymer | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 25 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Info unavailable | 25 hour(s) | 36 hour(s) |
| Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] | Sony Media Go Google Play | Qik ThinkFree Drivers & Utilities Google Search Appliance Maps Calendar Calculator Samsung Kies Google Play Google Gmail Samsung Apps Mini Diary My Files Task Manager | 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 | Philips Songbird Google Play Google Gmail | Qik ThinkFree Drivers & Utilities Google Search Appliance Maps Calendar Calculator Samsung Kies Google Play Google Gmail Samsung Apps Mini Diary My Files Task Manager |
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