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iPod vs Zune - New specifications
are reported for the fall 2008-2009
product release.
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Zune Vs iPod Comparison Chart
Category |
Zune HD 16/32
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iPod Touch 8/32/64
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Price |
$219/289 |
$199/299/399 |
Storage |
16GB/32GB |
8GB/32GB/64GB |
Wi-Fi & Web Browser |
YES |
YES |
nVidia Graphics Chip |
nVidia Tegra |
non-nVidia graphics |
OLED Screen Technology |
YES |
none |
HD Video Out |
720p |
576p (not HD resolution) |
HD Radio |
YES |
none |
Wireless Sync |
YES |
none |
Standard FM Tuner |
YES |
none |
Buy Song from FM |
YES |
none |
Max Battery Life |
33 hr |
30 hr |
Manufacturer |
Flextronics |
Foxconn |
Screen Size |
3.3" |
3.5" |
LCD Resolution |
480x272 |
480x320 |
USB |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Colors |
black, platinum |
silver |
Touch Control |
YES |
YES |
Online Service |
Zune Marketplace |
iTunes |
Unlimited Downloads |
$14.99/month (+own 10/month) |
none |
Podcast Service |
YES |
YES |
Tilt Detection |
yes |
yes |
Battery |
Li-Ion |
Li-Ion |
XBOX Marketplace Integration |
YES |
none |
Online Card |
Zune Card |
none |
3rd Party Accessories |
|
YES |
Social Networking |
YES |
none |
Weight |
2.6 ounces (per Amazon) |
4.05 ounces |
Width |
4" |
4.3" |
Height |
2" |
2.4" |
Thickness |
0.4" |
0.3" |
Tattoo Freak |
|
none |
User Forum |
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iLounge |
Compatibility |
PC |
Mac, PC |
Replaceable Batteries |
NO |
NO |
User made games |
XNA toolkit |
none |
Vendor |
Microsoft |
Apple |
Other "Brand Family" Products |
none |
Shuffle , iPhone,
iPod 160, Nano
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Headphones |
earbud |
earbud |
File Compatibility
Format |
Zune |
iPod |
MP3 |
YES |
YES |
DIVX |
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NO |
iTunes (drm-free) |
YES |
YES |
Zune Marketplace (drm-free) |
YES |
YES |
AAC |
YES |
YES |
WMA |
YES |
NO |
AIFF |
NO |
YES |
WAV (uncompressed) |
NO |
YES |
.aa (Audible) |
YES |
YES |
JPEG (Photos) |
YES |
YES |
BMP (Photos) |
NO |
YES |
WMV (Video) |
YES |
NO |
MPEG-4 (Video) |
YES |
YES |
H.264 (Video) |
YES |
YES |
The new 3rd generation Zunes are in stock at Amazon.com Sept.12th
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Source: This Zune vs iPod comparison is based on research done
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The iPod vs Zune table contains all specs
and dimensions for the new players
This particular compilation of info
was arranged
independently by Zunescene staff 9/18/2008
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