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| Price | $52 to $64 at 4 stores | $92 to $102 at 4 stores | $189 at 1 store | $54 to $59 at 5 stores | $59 to $69 at 4 stores |
| CNET editors' rating |
3.5 stars
Very good
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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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3.5 stars
Very good
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| Average user rating | 0.0 stars No reviews, write one! | 3.0 stars out of 168 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 75 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews | 0 stars No reviews, write one! |
| Release date | August 20, 2007 | June 27, 2006 | April 24, 2007 | August 13, 2007 | July 24, 2008 |
| 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. | 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. | 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 Mozaic offers great bang for your buck as far as MP3 players go: get super sound quality, a boatload of features, and a cool interface--all wrapped in a funky design at an ultralow price. | Basic specs |
| Features | See What's the Same or What's different | ||||
| Battery technology |
Lithium polymer |
Lithium ion |
Info unavailable |
Lithium polymer |
Lithium ion |
| Digital player (recorder) |
WMA Ogg Vorbis MP3 |
WMA WAV ADPCM Protected WMA (DRM 9) Audible MP3 |
MP3 |
WMA Ogg Vorbis MP3 |
WMA WAV ADPCM Audible 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 Samsung Music Studio |
Drivers & Utilities Creative Centrale AudibleManager |
| 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 |
1 in x 0.4 in x 3.1 in |
1.6 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in |
| Color |
White |
Blue |
Info unavailable |
Black |
Black |
| PC interface(s) supported |
USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
| Mfr estimated battery life |
15 hour(s) |
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