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iRiver PMP-120 (20GB) comparison

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Price $1,495.00 $199.99 Check Prices Check Prices Check Prices
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Release date August 03, 2004 August 19, 2008 October 01, 2004 December 14, 2007 January 08, 2004
The Bottom Line With its maddening interface, its missing features, and a lack of video content sources, the PMP-120 needs to go back to the drawing board. The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities. Although the PMC-120 is a much better device than its Linux-based brother, the PMP-120, it's not the best Portable Media Center device available. The Cowon A3 portable video player is a fantastic value when judged on the merits of its file support and integrated video-recording capabilities. If you've got nimble fingers and an eclectic assortment of audio and video formats, the Cowon A3 should be at the top of your list. Eight months after its announcement, the Creative Zen PMC is finally here. Despite its bulk, the player is solid, but it's the Microsoft Portable Media Center software that deserves most of the praise.
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Features
TV Output ResolutionInfo unavailable720p
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Hard Drive20 GB
60 GB
20 GB
60 GB
20 GB
CompatibilityInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMS Windows XP Media Center compatible
Device TypeDigital AV recorder
Digital AV player
Portable media center
Digital AV recorder
Portable media center
Video Capture FormatsInfo unavailableMPEG-2
MPEG-4
AVI
WMV
H.264
Motion JPEG
Info unavailableASF
Info unavailable
RadioFM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Info unavailableInfo unavailableFM: 76 - 108 MHz
Info unavailable
Supported Audio FormatsASF
MP3
WAV
WMA
Ogg Vorbis
MP3
PCM
WAV
WMA
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM)
Info unavailableAAC
ASF
MP3
PCM
WAV
WMA
AC-3
FLAC
G.726
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
Apple Lossless
APE (Monkey's Audio)
MP3
WMA
WeightInfo unavailable8.8 oz
Info unavailable10.5 oz
12 oz
Dimensions (WxDxH)5.5 in x 1.3 in x 3.3 in
5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in
Info unavailable5.2 in x 0.9 in x 3.1 in
5.7 in x 1.1 in x 3.2 in
BatteryInternal Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Included AccessoriesUSB cable
Audio cable
Video cable
Wrist strap
Carrying pouch
Remote control
Stereo headphones
USB cable
Cleaning cloth
Stereo headphones
Carrying case
Stereo headphones
AV cable
USB cable
AC adapter
Hand strap
USB host cable
Stereo headphones
Component video cable
AV cable
USB cable
AC adapter
Carrying case
Stereo headphones
Display Type3.5 in TFT
4.8 in TFT
3.5 in TFT
4 in TFT
3.8 in LCD
Product DescriptioniRiver PMP 120 - Digital AV recorder
Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet - Digital AV player
iRiver PMC-120 - Portable media center
Cowon A3 - Digital AV recorder
Creative Zen Portable Media Center - Portable media center
Video Playback FormatsWMV
DivX
XviD
MPEG-1
MPEG-4
DivX 4.0
DivX 5.0
WMV
MPEG-4
Motion JPEG
Info unavailableASF
AVI
VOB
WMV
MPEG
XviD
MPEG-1
MPEG-4
DivX 4.0
DivX 5.0
DivX 6.0
DivX 3.11
MPEG-4 SP
Motion JPEG
OGM (Ogg Media)
WMV
PC InterfacesHi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
TV Standards SupportedInfo unavailableNTSC
PAL
SECAM
Info unavailablePAL
NTSC
Info unavailable
Supported Still Images FormatsBMP
JPEG
BMP
GIF
PNG
JPEG
Info unavailableBMP
GIF
PNG
RAW
JPEG
TIFF
JPEG
Key FeaturesFM tuner
Voice recorder
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
External HDD function
Digital audio recorder
Web browsing
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
External HDD function
Digital audio player
Digital video player
FM tuner
Voice recorder
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
External HDD function
Digital audio recorder
Video capture from external source
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
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