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

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

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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)
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Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)
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Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)
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Creative Zen (16GB)
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Creative Zen (16GB)

Price $229.00 to $599.00 $249.99 $129.99 to $504.66 $179.95 to $499.96 $159.00 to $319.20
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Release date November 12, 2007 October 12, 2005
The Bottom Line The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. 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. We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features.
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Features
Battery technology Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) WAV
AIFF
Audible
MP3
AAC
Apple Lossless
WMA
MP3
AAC
WAV
AIFF
Audible
MP3
AAC
Apple Lossless
WAV
AIFF
Audible
MP3
AAC
Apple Lossless
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
Software type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Apple iTunes for Mac
Apple iTunes for Windows
Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Drivers & Utilities
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
Color Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 20 hour(s)
20 hour(s)
14 hour(s)
14 hour(s)
Info unavailable
Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated
Digital storage media capacity 80 GB
80 GB
30 GB
30 GB
Info unavailable
Weight 5.5 oz
4.5 oz
4.8 oz