Apple iPod 20GB versus Toshiba Gigabeat G20

Jan 27 2004, 10:50pm EST | by Luigi Lugmayr

As part of the exclusive review we did on the Toshiba 20GB MP3 Player, we created a comparison table betweent the iPod 20GB and the G20. There are several key aspects where the Toshiba Gigabeat G20 is better than the iPod. Size, weight and battery life are the biggest wins for the G20. The iPod on the other hand is the quasi standard for hard-drive based MP3 players and with the iTunes music store its a complete convienent solution.
Comparison Table

iPod versus Gigabeat G20:

Key Aspect	Apple iPod 20GB	Toshiba Gigabeat G20	Comment
Size	101.6x15.7x67mm	76.5mm x 12.7mm x 89.5mm	in Volume terms: iPod takes 106cm3 and the G20 takes 86.9cm3, that means the G20 has 20cm3 less volume.
Weight	159g	138g	G20 is lighter by 21g.
HD	20GB	20GB	Pretty sure both use the same Toshiba 1.8" HD
Interface	USB 2.0 / Firewire	USB 2.0	equal footing here, besides the G20 is only supporting Windows PCs.
Design	white Apple Look	Japanese Electronics Style	Different looks but both attractive
Formats	MP3, Wav, aiff	WMA, MP3, Wav	iPod cannot play Windows Media Files
Screen Size	2"	1.8"	iPod has a bit bigger display.
DRM	AAC	n/a	iPod uses its own DRM system that works with iTunes. Toshiba seems to have no support yet for Microsoft's DRM.
Battery Life	8 hours	11 hours	The Toshiba goes 3 hours longer!
Remote Control	yes	yes
Docking Station	yes	yes
Price	$399.00	$599.00	The Gigabeat is only available in Japan. When Toshiba releases the Gigabeat in the US, it will most likely match the price. The Japanese street price is around $450.

See Also:
Toshiba Gigabeat G20 Review - iPod Killer?
Sony DSC-T1 5MP Full Review
Sony DSC-50 vs. Casio Exilim S20

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