Released together with ICD-UX 60 and ICD-UX 70 in January 2008, Sony ICD-UX 80 offers a audio playback, MP3 stereo recording and PC data storage capability with one device. Built-in microphone, quality stereo recording to handle noise problem and drag & drop file transfer capability to PC, with USB connection without any additional plugin needed and both Windows and Macintosh compatible. Available in four colors (pink, silver, red and black) and 2 GB flash memory, ICD-UX 80 is a recording device that worth the price.

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File format :
Endurance : 34 hours playback and 25 days continous recording
Features : Voice recordings, music, images, data and 580 hours recording

Plus :
1. 2 GB flash memory
2. High speed USB data transfer

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Affordable price for Apple products. Available in 4 GB (silver only) and 8 GB (silver, black, red, green and blue).

Dimension : 2.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inch
File format : MP3, Apple lossless, AIFF, WAV, ACC (iTunes purchased only) and Audible files (audio),MPEG4 (video)
Resolution : 640 x 480
Endurance : 24 hours (audio), 5 hours (video)
Features :

Plus :
1. Thin all-metal body
2. Battery endurace
3. Advanced user-interface
4. Built-in games features

Minus :
1. Smaller scroll wheen
2. Average sound quality

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Released in 2007, Creative Zen Stone plus loaded with music playback, FM radio and sound recording. Zen Stone plus brings features to skip through folder, mini size and crisp sound. Available in Six colors, Zune offers quite similar price to iPod.

Dimension : 2.1 x 1.3 x 0.4 inch
File format : MP3, WMA, M3U (playlists), and Audible files (audio)
Endurance : 905 hours
Features : skip through folder, mini size and crisp sound

Plus :
1. Variety choice to Six colors
2. Less expensive
3. Extra features with quality sound

Minus :
1. Not to intuitive interface
2. Too small screen
3. Didn’t support ID3 tag sorting
4. Battery endurance

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Released in November 2007, Microsoft Zune serve all iPod function as a audio/video player. With subscription music support, wide-screen video playback, Wi-Fi content sharing, high-quality photo viewer, RBDS-enabled FM radio and podcast support, Zune is serious chalenger to iPod. Available in 80 GB, Zune offers quite similar price to iPod.

Dimension : 2.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inch
File format : MP3, WMA, protected-WMA (Zune Marketplace only), WMA Lossless, and AAC (audio), WMV, MPEG-4 video formats (video)
Endurance : 30 hours (audio), 4 hours (video)
Resolution : 320×240
Features : Subscription music support, wide-screen video playback, Wi-Fi content sharing, high-quality photo viewer, RBDS-enabled FM radio, and composite video output

Plus :
1. Large screen with friendly interface
2. Exceptional navigation control
3. FM radio with RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System)
4. Podcast features
5. Wireless sync and share
6. High-quality audio

Minus :
1. Specific software to transfer files
2. Not support older WMA-DRM9
3. Proprietary USB connection
4. No Wi-Fi music streaming

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Archos 605 Wi-Fi launched in 2007. A touch screen, WiFi, high-resolution and Mac-compatible device that play quality sound and high resolution video. Loaded with highest resolution compare to other player, built-in kickstand and internal speaker, Archos 605 will bring new competition in the PVP market. The Archos 605, high resolution PVP with affordable price.

Dimension : 4.75 x 3.25 x 0.5 inch
File format : MP3, WMA and WAV (audio), MPEG-4, AVI and WMV (video)
Endurance : 16 hours (audio), 5 hours (video)
Resolution : 800 x 480
Features : built-in kickstand, internal speaker

Plus :
1. Great video resolution
2. Integrated wireless movie download

Minus :
1. Battery endurance
2. Extra purchase on additional software and hardware needed.

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Apple launch iPod Touch in October 2007. Apple look and feel player that brings all iPhone features except the phone feature. Loaded with software features that bring the computer compatibility in your hand, along with iTunes Wi-Fi music store connection to purchase song and also YouTube connection to share video. The player available in 8GB or 16GB of flash memory. Although it is more expensive than the Archos 605 WiFi or the Samsung YP-P2, the Touch is still worth the price.

Dimension : 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31 inch
File format : AAC, MP3, Audible, WAV, AIFF and Apple Lossless (audio), MP4 (video)
Endurance : 22 hours (audio), 5 hours (video)
Resolution : 640 x 480
Features : rich software features in e-mail, location-smart maps, stocks and weather connected to internet through WiFi.

Plus :
1. Large touch screen
2. Great interface
3. Wi-Fi internet, email and music download

Minus :
1. Small capacity
2. Expensive price

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After Apple launch iPod Touch in October 2007, Samsung launch their similar player in December 2007, Samsung YP-P2. A touch-screen multi-function player with a nice interface that support audio, video playback and also image viewer.

P2 brings the A2DP Bluetooth 2.0 for audio streaming and connection to any bluetooth device without additional adapter. Using the DNSe 2.0 technology that made quality sound. The P2 available in black, white, and red versions with 4GB or 8GB of flash memory. The P2 released With the price below iPod Touch and above Archos 605 WiFi.

Dimension : 3.8 x 2.0 x 0.4 inch
File format : MP3 and WMA (audio), SVI and WMV (video)
Endurance : 15.7 hours (audio), 5.7 hours (video)
Resolution : 480 x 272
Features : Built-in mic, A2DP bluetooth stereo, DNSe technology

Plus :
1. Great audio quality
2. Large touch screen
3. Customizable interface
4. Rich features
5. Support for sound enhancement

Minus :
1. Touch screen not always precise
2. No memory expansion
3. Expensive price

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