Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW (30GB, white) comparison

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Product name	Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW (30GB, white)	Toshiba Gigabeat S MES60VK (60GB, black)	Toshiba Gigabeat V30 MEV30K (30GB)	Archos 5 (60GB)	Cowon S9 (16GB)
Price	$245.99	Check Prices	$216.99	$209.95 to $338.37	$199.99 to $239.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.5 stars
Release date				August 19, 2008	December 19, 2008
The Bottom Line	Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait.	Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait.	Despite the Toshiba Gigabeat V30's excellent sound quality and rated battery life, there are better PVP choices.	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.	The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.
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TV Output Resolution	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	720p	Info unavailable
Integrated Flash Memory	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	16 GB
Environmental Standards	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Hard Drive	30 GB	60 GB	30 GB	60 GB	Info unavailable
Device Type	Portable media center	Portable media center	Portable media center	Digital AV player	Digital AV player
Video Capture Formats	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVI WMV H.264 Motion JPEG	Info unavailable
Radio	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	87.5 - 108 MHz
Supported Audio Formats	MP3 WAV WMA	MP3 WAV WMA	MP3 WAV WMA Protected WMA (DRM)	MP3 PCM WAV WMA ADPCM Protected WMA (DRM)	MP3 WAV WMA FLAC Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio APE (Monkey's Audio)
Weight	5.3 oz	5.3 oz	7.9 oz	8.8 oz	2.7 oz
Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 3.9 in	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 3.9 in	4.9 in x 0.8 in x 3 in	5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in	2.2 in x 0.5 in x 4.2 in
Battery	Rechargeable - Lithium ion	Rechargeable - Lithium ion	Internal Rechargeable - Lithium ion - 2400 mAh	Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer	Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Included Accessories	Cradle USB cable AC adapter Stereo headphones	Cradle USB cable AC adapter Stereo headphones	AV cable USB cable Stereo headphones	USB cable Cleaning cloth Stereo headphones	Stereo headphones
Display Type	2.4 in LCD	2.4 in LCD	3.5 in LCD	4.8 in TFT	3.3 in AMOLED
Product Description	Toshiba HDD Portable Media Player Gigabeat S 30 - Portable media center	Toshiba HDD Portable Media Player Gigabeat S 60 - Portable media center	Toshiba gigabeat V Series MEV30K Portable Video Player - Portable media center	Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet - Digital AV player	Cowon S9 - Digital AV player
Video Playback Formats	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	WMV	WMV MPEG-4 Motion JPEG	AVI WMV XviD
PC Interfaces	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB	Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g	Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB
TV Standards Supported	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	NTSC PAL SECAM	PAL NTSC
Supported Still Images Formats	JPEG	JPEG	JPEG	BMP GIF PNG JPEG	JPEG
Key Features	FM tuner Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player	FM tuner Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player	Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player	Web browsing Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function	FM tuner Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player Digital audio recorder
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $245.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	eCOST.com $216.99 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $209.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $338.37 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $199.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $199.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $239.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores
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