Windows-based Portable Media Centers
There are three major brands of Windows Media-based portable media centers currently on the market:Creative Zen Portable Media Center
- Manufacturer: Creative Labs
- Storage capacity: 20 GB
- Dimensions: 5.67 x 3.18 x 1.06 inches (14.4 x 8.1 x 2.7 cm)
- Display size: 3.8 inches (9.7 cm)
- Resolution: 320x240
- Weight: 11.3 ounces (320 grams)
- Battery life: Up to 22 hours continuous audio playtime or up to seven hours continuous video playtime
- Price: MSRP $499
 Photo courtesy Consumer Guide Products Creative Zen 20-GB Portable Media Center |
iriver PMC-120 (20 GB) and PMC-140 (40 GB)
- Manufacturer: iriver
- Storage capacity: 20 GB or 40 GB
- Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.3 x 1.2 inches (14.2 x 8.4 x 3.0 cm)
- Display size: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
- Resolution: 320x240
- Weight: 45 ounces (1.3 kg)
- Battery life: Up to 14 hours continuous audio playtime or up to five hours continuous video playtime
- Price: MSRP $499 or MSRP $649
 Photo courtesy Consumer Guide Products iriver PMC-120 |
Samsung Yepp YH-999 Portable Media Center
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Storage capacity: 20 GB
- Dimensions: 3.82 x 4.21 x 0.83 inches (9.6 x 10.6 x 2.1 cm)
- Display size: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
- Resolution: 320x240
- Weight: 8 ounces (227 grams)
- Battery life: Up to 12 hours continuous audio playtime or up to three hours continuous video playtime
- Price: MSRP $499
 Photo courtesy Consumer Guide Products Samsung Yepp YH-999 PMC |
