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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black) comparison

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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)
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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)

Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)
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Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)

Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, silver)
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Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, silver)

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)
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Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, silver)
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Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, silver)

Price $229.99 to $549.99 $239.99 to $282.74 $189.94 to $199.99 $179.00 to $179.99 $139.94 to $149.99
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Release date November 12, 2007 September 16, 2008 September 09, 2008 September 15, 2008 September 09, 2008
The Bottom Line The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune's substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites. The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados. The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.
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Features
Battery technology Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) WMA
WMAPro
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
WMAPro
Audible
MP3
AAC
WAV
AIFF
Audible
MP3
AAC
Apple Lossless
WMA
WAV
Protected WMA (DRM)
MP3
AAC
WAV
AIFF
Audible
MP3
AAC
Apple Lossless
Software type Info unavailable Info unavailable iTunes Store account
Drivers & Utilities
iTunes 8 or later
Info unavailable iTunes Store account
Drivers & Utilities
iTunes 8 or later
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in
1.7 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in
Color Black
Black
Silver
Black
Silver
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
30 hour(s)
24 hour(s)
Info unavailable 24 hour(s)
Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Digital storage media capacity 80 GB