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Apple iPod Nano (2GB, black)

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Apple iPod Nano (2GB, white)

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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 2GB, silver)

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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)

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Apple iPod Nano (4GB, white)

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Price $109 at 1 store $99 at 1 store $344 at 1 store $92 to $102 at 4 stores $119 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 52 reviews 3.5 stars out of 85 reviews 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews 3.0 stars out of 168 reviews 3.5 stars out of 178 reviews
Release date September 07, 2005 September 07, 2005 September 12, 2006 June 27, 2006 September 07, 2005
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. 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 Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), look elsewhere. Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

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
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM 9)
Audible
MP3
WAV
AIFF
Audible
MP3
AAC
Apple Lossless
Digital Player total harmonic distortion Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.05 %
Info unavailable
Software type Apple iTunes for Mac
Apple iTunes for Windows
Apple iTunes for Mac
Apple iTunes for Windows
Info unavailable Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Creative MediaSource
Apple iTunes for Mac
Apple iTunes for Windows
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
Color Black
White
Silver
Blue
White
PC interface(s) supported USB
USB