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The new Apple iPod Classic is now available at a lower price. It is a great value considering all the improvements and the large memory of 160 GB.

The iPod’s outer design remains the same sleek and compact case as previous versions. Its dimensions are 2.4 x 0.4 x 4.1 inches and weighs 5 ounces only. Internally there are improvements to the audio quality, a brighter screen, and also the battery life.

Easily store and access thousands of songs, and pictures, and videos on the iPod Classic. In disk mode, you can use the device as an external storage device to store as many files as you need. The newest iPod Classic may look the same, but it now has more space and a better price.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

The Zune HD 16 GB is a portable media player by Microsoft. It is similar to the Apple iPods. The Zune HD’s dimensions are 52.7 mm (2.07 in) x 102.1 mm (4.02 in) x 8.9 mm (0.35 in); it weighs 74 g (2.6 oz). Notable features on the Zune HD are access to the Zune MarketPlace, integrated web browser, HD radio tuner, 720p high definition video output, and that it is Wi-Fi enabled.

Zune Marketplace is an online feature that offers the option to stream or download music, video, podcasts, games, TV shows, and movies. The Zune HD 16 GB easily stores up to 4,000 songs, or 25,000 pictures, or 5 hours of high definition video, or 24 hours of video optimized for the device.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

The third-generation Shuffle is half the size of the previous model. This iPod is tiny, about the size of a AA battery. It is small, yet it has 4 GB capacity which can store about 1,000 songs.

Compact and sleek is the design of Apple’s new Shuffle. There are no controls on the actual unit, as the Shuffle includes new earphones that act as the remote. With the press of a button you can play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and now hear information.

Thanks to new “VoiceOver” technology, the Shuffle has the ability to speak the song title, artist, and playlist names. The Shuffle also has an extended battery life of 10 hours. It comes with a short USB cable used for syncing and charging.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies–including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics–and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com