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Product name |
Apple iPod (20GB, 4th gen)
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Rio Karma (20GB)
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iRiver H120 (20GB)
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Release date |
July 21, 2004
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October 14, 2003
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Manufacturers price |
$299
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$329
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Review summary |
"Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product and at a lower price."
CNet.com
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"This is the new player of choice for audiophiles and geeks.
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"Feature-hungry music fans will find their appetites whetted by this supercharged, high-capacity portable music machine."
CNet.com
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| Basic Specs |
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Product type
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Digital player
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Digital player 
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Digital player / voice recorder / radio
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N/A |

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PC interface(s) supported
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FireWire, Hi-Speed USB
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Hi-Speed USB
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Hi-Speed USB
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Flash memory installed
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Info unavailable
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330 hour(s)
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330 hour(s)
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Storage capacity
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20 GB
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20 GB |
20 GB
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Digital formats supported
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MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
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MP3, WMA, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC
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MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF, Ogg Vorbis
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Weight
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5.6 oz
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5.5 oz
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5.6 oz
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Battery technology
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Lithium ion
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Lithium ion
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Lithium polymer
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Mfr estimated battery life
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12 hour(s)
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15 hour(s)
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16 hours
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Software type
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Info unavailable
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Drivers & Utilities
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No Software
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