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The iPod vs. the Competition: Hard-Drive-Based Players

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The iPod Classic

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This chart compares MP3 players that have hard drives and are the top-of-the-line models from their manufacturers, including the iPod, Zune, and Zen.

The iPod models that use hard drives are the iPod Video and iPod Classic.

This chart is designed to make it easy to compare the features and prices of these players to guide your buying decision.

This chart does not compare Flash-memory players or ultra-portable players.

iPod
160GB
Zune
120GB
Zen Vision W
60GB
Songs Held 40,000 30,000 15,000
Hours of Video 200 375 240
Screen Size* 2.5 3.2 4.3
Screen Resolution 320x240 320x240 480x272
FM Tuner No Yes Yes
Weight** 4.9 4.5 9.73
Size* 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.51 5.27 x 2.95 x 0.86
Battery Life 36 hours 30 hours 13 hours
Online Store Yes Yes No
Wireless Features No Yes No
Suggested Price US$249 US$249 US$383

* in inches
** in ounces

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