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The iPod vs. the Competition: Hard-Drive-Based Players      
Written by lifang   
February 26, 2008 16:55

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
80GB
Zune
80GB
Zen Vision W
60GB
Songs Held20,00020,00015,000
Hours of Video100100240
Screen Size*2.53.24.3
Screen Resolution320x240320x240480x272
FM TunerNoYesYes
Weight**4.94.59.73
Size*4.1 x 2.4 x 0.414.3 x 2.4 x 0.515.27 x 2.95 x 0.86
Battery Life30 hours20 hours13 hours
Online StoreYesYesNo
Wireless FeaturesNoYesNo
PriceUS$349US$249US$383

* in inches
** in ounces