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Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 1GB, red) comparison

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Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 1GB, red)

Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 1GB, red)
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Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 1GB, silver)

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Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation, 1GB, silver)

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Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 1GB, blue)

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Creative Zen Stone (1GB, black)

Creative Zen Stone (1GB, black)
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Price $49 at 2 stores $48 to $49 at 6 stores $49 at 1 store $45 to $49 at 8 stores $34 to $61 at 3 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews 3.5 stars out of 156 reviews 4.5 stars out of 1 review 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews
Release date September 07, 2007 September 07, 2007 September 12, 2006 September 07, 2007 May 03, 2007
The Bottom Line If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player. If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player. If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player. If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player. The Creative Zen Stone is a fantastic choice as a secondary MP3 player or for first timers on a budget who want a simple, great-sounding device with limited features and a bargain basement price tag.

Basic specs

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Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
2.1 in x 0.5 in x 1.4 in
Color Red
Silver
Info unavailable Blue
Black
Software type iTunes 7.4 or later
Drivers & Utilities
iTunes 7.4 or later
Drivers & Utilities
Info unavailable iTunes 7.4 or later
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
12 hour(s)
12 hour(s)
12 hour(s)
10 hour(s)
Sound output mode Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Amplifier response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
20 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailable 20 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailable
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor Integrated