iPod shuffle - Technical Specifications
| Configurations | iPod shuffle | |
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| Storage1 and song capacity2 | 512MB (120 songs) or 1GB (240 songs) | |
| Battery life3 | Up to 12 hours | |
| Display | ||
| iPod Ports | USB connector, stereo minijack | |
| Connectivity | USB 1.1 and 2.0 through integrated USB connector | |
| Charge time | About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) | |
| Audio support | MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4) and WAV | |
| Photo support | ||
| Video support | ||
| Size (in inches) | 3.3 x 0.98 x 0.33 | |
| Weight | .78 ounce | |
| Included software4 | iTunes for Mac and Windows | |
| Included accessories | Earbud headphones, lanyard, USB cap | |
| Documentation | Electronic Features Guide and Printed Quick Start Guide | |
| Limited warranty and service | Your iPod comes with single incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod to extend your service and support to two full years. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775. | |
| Options & Accessories: iPod shuffle | Available from the online Apple Store or an authorized Apple reseller. | 
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| Cables and adapters | 
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| Dock | 
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| Headphones | 
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| Cases | 
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| Services | 
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Technical Specifications: iPod shuffle
Capacity
- 512MB or 1GB USB flash drive1 
- Holds 120 or 240 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format2 
- Stores data via USB flash drive 
Audio
- Skip-free playback 
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz 
- MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4) and WAV 
- Upgradable firmware enables support for future audio formats 
Headphones
- Earbud-style headphones with 18-mm drivers using Neodymium transducer magnets 
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz 
- Impedance: 32 ohms 
Mac system requirements
- Macintosh computer with USB port5 
- Mac OS X v10.2.8 or Mac OS X 10.3.4 and later (Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later recommended for use with low-power USB ports) 
Windows system requirements
- PC with USB port5 
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later 
Environmental requirements
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C) 
- Non operating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C) 
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing 
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m) 
Input and output
- USB connector 
- 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack 
Power and battery3
- Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery 
- Playtime: Up to 12 hours when fully charged 
- Standby time: 1 month when fully charged 
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter - Full-charge time: about 4 hours 
 
Size and weight
- Height: 3.3 in. 
- Width: .98 in. 
- Depth: 0.33 in. 
- Weight: 0.78 oz (22 g) 
- 1MB = 1 million bytes, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. 
- Song capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding. 
- Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. 
- iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music. 
- Some computers require either the optional iPod shuffle Dock or a USB cable extender (sold separately).