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Compare most popular mp3-Players to Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)

Product Name Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)

Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)

Apple iPod (20GB, color)

Apple iPod (20GB, color)

Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black)

Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black)

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

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

Apple iPod (60GB, video, black)

Apple iPod (60GB, video, black)

Release Date 07/21/2004 09/09/2008 10/12/2005
Price Range Check latest prices » $380 Check latest prices » $400 Check latest prices » $500 Check latest prices » $140-$168 Check latest prices » $600
Review Summary Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price. The iPod Photo is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price. The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. 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. Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads.
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Basic Specs

Product type Hard drive Hard drive Digital player Digital player Digital player
PC interface(s) supported FireWire, Hi-Speed USB FireWire, Hi-Speed USB Hi-Speed USB Hi-Speed USB Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory installed No built-in memory 16 GB Integrated None
Digital storage Built-in 20 GB Hard disk drive Built-in 20 GB Hard disk drive Built-in 80 GB Hard disk drive None Built-in 60 GB Hard disk drive
Weight 5.6 oz 5.9 oz 5.5 oz 1.3 oz 5.5 oz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x .57 in x 4.1 in 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in 1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
Color White White Black Pink Black
Available body colors Silver Green, Pink, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Red, Black, Silver
Included accessories Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable Carrying case, Docking station adapter Docking station adapter Soft case, Docking station adapter
Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows Drivers & Utilities, iTunes 8 or later, iTunes Store account Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
iPod Generation 4G 4G 5G 4G 5G
Body material Aluminum
Voice recording capable Yes
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