Jasmine France,
May 30, 2008
When it comes to MP3 players, size does matter. And as we've seen from the emergence of devices such as the MacBook Air, thin is in. It's not just a matter of style, either (though that certainly counts)--ultrathin devices can be concealed in just about any pocket or slipped easily into a purse or briefcase compartment, while leaving the majority of the area free for other items. So why not pick up a space-saving MP3 player? At 0.25 inch, the iPod Nano is the slenderest of the bunch. If you need a few more features than the iPod offers, such as an FM radio, the Samsung T10 and Sansa Fuze deliver and measure a mere 0.3-inch thin. The stellar-sounding Sony Walkman is no slouch either, coming in at 0.4 inch around the middle. Finally, for those who demand a specious capacity of up to 32GB, we have the Apple iPod Touch at 0.3 inch and the Creative Zen at 0.4 inch.
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| Price | $369.00 | $89.99 to $112.99 | $89.99 to $130.28 | $99.99 to $199.99 | $344.95 to $479.97 | $140.50 to $319.20 |
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| Review date | September 07, 2007 | December 10, 2007 | March 12, 2008 | April 07, 2008 | September 17, 2007 | September 14, 2007 |
| The Bottom Line | The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price. | The Samsung T10 won't satisfy audio purists, but users who value lots of features, a fun interface, and a player that will turn heads should give it a look. | The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value--a slim design, simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag. | The Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. | 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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| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
Lithium polymer |
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Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
| Display type |
LCD 2.0 in |
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LCD 3.5 in |
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32 GB |
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| Digital player (recorder) | Info unavailable |
WMA Protected WMA (DRM) Ogg Vorbis MP3 |
WMA FLAC WAV Ogg Vorbis MP3 Audible |
WMA Protected WMA (DRM) PCM MP3 AAC |
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WMA WAV ADPCM Audible MP3 AAC |
| Software type | Info unavailable |
Drivers & Utilities Samsung Music Studio |
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Drivers & Utilities Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 |
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Creative ZENcast Organizer Creative Media Explorer Drivers & Utilities |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable |
3.8 in x 3.1 in x 1.7 in |
1.9 in x 0.3 in x 3.1 in |
2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in |
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3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in |
| Device type |
Portable media center |
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Portable media center |
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Red |
Lime yellow |
Silver |
Black |
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