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ZUNE vs iPod Chart |
Technical Specifications and Hardware Features
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Microsoft Zune 30GB |
Apple iPod Video 30GB |
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Here is a side by side
comparison of the Zune MP3 Player and it’s top competitor the
Apple iPod video player. These Zune specifications were compiled
with the help of many Zune websites and fans.
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Capacity Claims by Manufacturer |
30 GB HDD
- Holds up to 7,500 songs
- Holds up to 25,000 photos
- Holds up to 100 hour video
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30 GB HDD
- Holds up to 7,500 songs
- Holds up to 25,000 photos
- Holds up to 40 hours video
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Display |
3″ LCD @
320×240 resolution
operates in landscape or portrait mode |
2.5″ LCD @
320×240
resolution |
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Audio / Video Play |
Yes
plus AV output enabled |
Yes |
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Audio formats
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WMA, MP3, AAC |
AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless,
AIFF, WAV
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Video formats |
H.264, MPEG-4, WMV
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H.264, m4v, mp4, mov, MPEG-4
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FM receiver |
Yes, plus add on FM Transmitter
accessory available |
Accessory only
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Height/Width |
4.4 x 2.4 inches |
4.1 x 2.4 inches |
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Depth
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.58 inches |
.43 inch |
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Weight
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5.6 ounces
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4.8 ounces |
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Wireless Networking
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802.11b/g (”Wi-Fi”) |
No |
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Wireless community features
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Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Zune
lets you share selected full-length sample tracks of your
recorded media You can
listen to any song you receive up to three times in three days.
And if you hear and want to buy it, you can flag it right on
your device to easily find it later. |
No
wireless
features currently available |
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Connectivity |
USB 2.0
Wireless
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USB 2.0
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Battery Type |
Li-Ion rechargeable, built-in
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Li-Ion rechargeable, built-in
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Battery life
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12 hour Music play
3 hour Video |
14 hours Music Play
3-1/2 for Video |
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Available Colors |
White, black, brown |
White, black |
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PC / Mac Compatibility
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PC only |
Mac and PC |
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Price
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$249.99 |
$249.00 |
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