Apple iPod nano (4GB; second generation) compared to the most popular
Product name |
Apple iPod nano (4GB; second generation) |
Sony Walkman NWZ-S545 (16GB) |
Apple iPod touch (32GB; third generation) |
Creative Zen X-Fi2 (8GB) |
Editors' ratings(How we rate) |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Spectacular |
Excellent |
Review Summary |
The second-generation Apple iPod nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod mini and a first-generation iPod nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users. |
On paper, the S-540 series looks almost similar to the E-440 series, albeit with a larger screen and a pair of speakers built into the back. We were impressed by how much volume the two tiny speakers could throw out, and thatÂ’s what makes the S-540 unique in its own way. |
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod touch still leaves its competitors in the dust. |
The Creative Zen X-Fi2 delivers good all-round audio and video performance, let down only by the screen quality and slow interface. |
User ratings |
Spectacular (from 1 user) |
No ratings yet | No ratings yet | No ratings yet |
List price |
List price as of Sep 14, 2006:
S$348 |
List price as of Aug 31, 2009:
S$319 |
List price as of Sep 23, 2009:
S$468 |
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Basic product specifications | ||||
Player Type |
Portable Audio Player | Portable Video Player | Portable Video Player | Portable Video Player | /tr>
Weight |
40 g | 68 g | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | /tr>
Dimensions |
89 x 40 x 6 mm | 49.3 x 10.2 x 99.3 mm | Info unavailable | 102 x 57 x 11.6 mm | /tr>
Interface |
USB 2.0 | Info unavailable | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | /tr>
Capacity |
4 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | /tr>
Display |
Color | Color | Color | Color | /tr>
Supported audio formats |
MP3 | AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV | AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, MP3, WAV | AAC, Audible, FLAC, MP3, WMA | /tr>
Rated battery life (audio) |
24 hours | 42 hours | 36 hours | Info unavailable | /tr>
Rated battery life (video) |
Info unavailable | 6.5 hours | 6 hours | Info unavailable | /tr>
Other features |
Gapless playback | Info unavailable | 3.5mm stereo headphone jack; Nike + iPod support; Maps location-based service | Video playback; TV-output; MicroSD expansion slot; Built-in speaker | /tr>
Included accessories |
Earphones; USB cable; dock adaptor | Info unavailable | Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, polishing cloth, quick start guide | Info unavailable | /tr>
Picture formats |
Info unavailable | JPEG | Info unavailable | JPEG, BMP | /tr>
Supported video formats |
Info unavailable | H.264, MPEG-4, WMV | H.264, MPEG-4, Motion-JPEG | DivX, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD | /tr>
See full specifications |
Apple iPod nano (4GB; second generation) |
Sony Walkman NWZ-S545 (16GB) |
Apple iPod touch (32GB; third generation) |
Creative Zen X-Fi2 (8GB) |
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