Original URL: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/10/02/ms_zune_apple_ipod_compared/
(http://www.jakeludington.com/zune/20061001_zune_and_ipod_photo_comparison.html?www.reghardware.co.uk)
Microsoft's Zune music player doesn't ship in the US until 14 November, but the gadget has already begun appearing in public - and being compared directly to Apple's latest '5.5G' video iPod. One blogger, Jake Ludington, has even posted a set of snaps (http://www.jakeludington.com/zune/20061001_zune_and_ipod_photo_comparison.html?www.reghardware.co.uk) of the two gadgets side by side.
It's clear from Jake's pics - there are plenty more besides these on his website - that Zune's quite a bit bulkier than the Apple device, though it doesn't weigh as much, Jake notes. That said, the iPod has a larger hard drive, and doesn't need space for a Wi-Fi antenna. Still, the Microsoft machine also benefits from a bigger, 3in display. ®
(http://www.jakeludington.com/zune/20061001_zune_and_ipod_photo_comparison.html?www.reghardware.co.uk)
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