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Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB) comparison

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Product name	Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)	Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB)	Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)	Zune HD (32GB - platinum)	Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB)
Price	$189.99 to $229.95	$188.95 to $199.00	$378.98 to $399.00	$289.00 to $289.99	$278.89 to $299.00
CNET editors' rating	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	2.5 stars	3.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		September 09, 2009	September 09, 2009	September 15, 2009	September 09, 2009
The Bottom Line	The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.	Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.	Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.	The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.	Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in	2.1 in x 0.4 in x 4 in	2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in
Software type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities	Info unavailable
Resolution	480 x 320	480 x 320	480 x 320	480 x 272	480 x 320
Mfr estimated battery life	36 hour(s)	30 hour(s)	30 hour(s)	33 hour(s)	30 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB	Wi-Fi Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Flash memory installed	8 GB	8 GB	64 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Weight	4.1 oz	4.1 oz	4.1 oz	2.6 oz	4.1 oz
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $229.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $188.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $188.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $190.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $384.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $379.98 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $379.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $289.00 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $289.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $289.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $279.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $279.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $289.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 CNET Certified stores
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