Donald Bell,
October 29, 2008
People who just can't get enough video in their lives have no qualms seeking out full-fledged portable video players with wide screens, large hard drives, and high price tags. There are others who couldn't care less about watching videos on their portable gadgets, and prefer a utility MP3 player that just handles music playback. Most of us probably fall somewhere in-between.
The following MP3 players include convenient video playback features and screens measuring less than 3.5 inches diagonally, making them perfect for users who merely dabble with video on-the-go. These MP3 players are designed to play music, first-and-foremost, but their video capabilities come in handy when you need to kill the boredom of flights and road trips. Compared with the larger screens and higher resolutions of traditional portable video players, these MP3 players typically offer superior audio and video battery life, making them well-suited for long treks.
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| Price | $209.00 to $249.99 | $224.00 to $282.74 | $149.99 to $229.99 | $140.50 to $319.20 | $139.95 to $222.22 | $119.99 to $124.95 |
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| Review date | October 01, 2008 | September 17, 2008 | November 07, 2007 | September 14, 2007 | October 26, 2007 | February 27, 2007 |
| The Bottom Line | The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. | 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 Samsung YP-P2 is an excellent-sounding MP3 player that will appeal to those looking for a cool touch-screen interface and stereo Bluetooth capability. | 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. | If you value features and price over a flashy interface and excellent sound quality, the SanDisk Sansa View digital media player is definitely worth a look. It's easy to use and offers a relatively large screen and a memory expansion option. | If you can get on board with the Cowon D2's PDA-like touch screen interface, the reward is great-sounding audio, a smorgasbord of features, and a fantastic battery life. |
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| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium polymer |
Lithium ion |
Lithium polymer |
Lithium polymer |
| Display type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
LCD 2.4 in |
Info unavailable |
| Digital player (recorder) |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
WMA WMAPro Audible MP3 AAC |
WMA MP3 |
WMA WAV ADPCM Audible MP3 AAC |
Info unavailable |
WMA FLAC WAV Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2.5 Audio MPEG 2 Audio MP3 |
| Software type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Drivers & Utilities Samsung Media Studio |
Creative ZENcast Organizer Creative Media Explorer Drivers & Utilities |
Info unavailable |
Cowon jetAudio VX Cowon jetShell |
| Device type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Portable media center |
Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in |
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in |
3.9 in x 0.4 in x 2 in |
3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in |
Info unavailable |
3.1 in x 0.7 in x 2.2 in |
| Color |
Silver |
Black |
Black |
Black |
Info unavailable |
Red |
| PC interface(s) supported |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB Wi-Fi |
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