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Samsung U3 (2GB, black) comparison

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Samsung U3 (2GB, black)

Samsung U3 (2GB, black)
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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)

Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
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Samsung T10 (4GB, black)

Samsung T10 (4GB, black)
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iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)

iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)
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Price $54 to $59 at 5 stores $92 to $102 at 4 stores $69 to $75 at 4 stores $64 to $149 at 8 stores $189 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews 3.0 stars out of 168 reviews 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews 3.0 stars out of 75 reviews
Release date August 13, 2007 June 27, 2006 August 30, 2007 August 28, 2007 April 24, 2007
The Bottom Line The Samsung U3 is the proof that a basic MP3 player doesn't have to be ugly and featureless; it's simple, inexpensive, cool-looking, and perfect for the gym. 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. If you're looking for an affordable, utilitarian MP3 player to take on the road or to the gym, the Sony NWZ-B100F is a solid solution with awesome audio quality. The Samsung T10 won't satisfy audio purists, but users who value lots of features, a fun interface, and a player that will turn heads should give it a look. The iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Battery technology Lithium polymer
Lithium ion
Info unavailable Lithium polymer
Info unavailable
Digital player (recorder) WMA
Ogg Vorbis
MP3
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM 9)
Audible
MP3
WMA
MP3
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
Ogg Vorbis
MP3
MP3
Digital Player total harmonic distortion Info unavailable 0.05 %
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Software type Drivers & Utilities
Samsung Music Studio
Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Creative MediaSource
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1 in x 0.4 in x 3.1 in
1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
Info unavailable 3.8 in x 3.1 in x 1.7 in
Info unavailable
Color Black
Blue
Black
Black
Info unavailable
PC interface(s) supported USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Bluetooth
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
15 hour(s)
12 hour(s)
30 hour(s)