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| Price | $99 at 2 stores | $140 to $349 at 2 stores | $133 to $149 at 11 stores | $99 to $135 at 2 stores | $79 to $89 at 9 stores |
| CNET editors' rating |
4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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3.5 stars
Very good
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| Average user rating | 3.5 stars out of 86 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 38 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews | 0 stars No reviews, write one! |
| Release date | September 07, 2005 | September 12, 2006 | September 09, 2008 | February 23, 2005 | September 15, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. | The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users. | The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. | In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player. | The Sony E-Series Walkman is a great value. It's an excellent option for anyone looking for an easy-to-use MP3 player with a pocketable design, a long battery life, handy features, and solid sound quality. | Basic specs |
| Features | See What's the Same or What's different | ||||
| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
| Digital player (recorder) |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
WMA PCM MP3 AAC |
| Software type |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
Info unavailable |
iTunes Store account Drivers & Utilities iTunes 8 or later |
Apple iTunes |
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 Napster |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in |
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in |
1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in |
2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in |
1.7 in x 0.4 in x 3.3 in |
| Color |
White |
Silver |
Silver |
Blue |
Black |
| PC interface(s) supported |
USB |
USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB FireWire |
Info unavailable |
| Mfr estimated battery life |
14 hour(s) |
24 hour(s) |
24 hour(s) |
18 hour(s) |
45 hour(s) |
| Flash memory form factor |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Info unavailable |
Integrated |
| Radio | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | |||
