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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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Zune (30GB, black)
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Creative Zen (16GB)
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Creative Zen (16GB)

Price $229.99 to $549.99 $214.75 to $249.99 $128.96 to $333.99 $179.00 to $186.06 $133.35 to $319.20
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Release date November 12, 2007 September 16, 2008 September 15, 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 Microsoft Zune, with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance, will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though. 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. 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) WMA
WMAPro
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
WMAPro
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
Protected WMA (DRM)
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
Software type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Drivers & Utilities
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in
1.7 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 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
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
30 hour(s)
14 hour(s)
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated
Integrated
Digital storage media capacity 80 GB
120 GB
30 GB