iPod shuffle (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Height:
1.8 inches (45.2 mm)
Width:
0.7 inch (17.5 mm)
Depth:
0.3 inch (7.8 mm) including clip
True volume:
0.26 cu inch (4326 cu mm)
Weight:
0.38 ounce (10.7 grams)1
for iPod shuffle in anodized aluminum
0.61 ounce (17.2 grams)1
for iPod shuffle in polished stainless steel
External controls
Shuffle
Play in order
Turn off
Input and output
3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F
(0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F
(-20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
(3000 m)
Capacity
2GB or 4GB flash drive2
Holds up to 500 or 1,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format3
Stores data via USB flash drive
Battery and power4
Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Playback time: Up to 10 hours when fully charged
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
80% charged in 2 hours; fully charged in 3 hours
Audio
Skip-free playback
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Environmental Status Report
iPod shuffle embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
BFR-free
PVC-free
Highly recyclable
VoiceOver Kit
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Headphones
Earphones with Remote
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms
Mac system requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
iTunes 9 or later5
Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 9 or later5
In the box
iPod shuffle
Earphones with Remote
iPod shuffle USB Cable (1.8 inches/45 mm)
Quick Start guide
Accessories
In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic6
Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you’ve been missing.
Earphones with Remote and Mic6
These earbud headphones have convenient buttons that let you adjust volume and control music and video playback.
USB Power Adapter
Use this ultracompact USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod whenever it’s not connected to a computer.
iPod shuffle USB Cable
This cable, in two lengths, connects your iPod shuffle (3rd generation) to your computer’s USB port for syncing and battery charging.
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Song capacity is based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; in 256-Kbps AAC format, song capacity is up to 250 songs (2GB) or 500 songs (4GB); actual capacity varies by encoding method and bit rate.
Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction hardware and software. The playlist contained 358 unique audio tracks consisting of content imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC) and content purchased from the iTunes Store (128-Kbps AAC). Battery tests are conducted with specific iPod units; actual results may vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (see www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). 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.
Mic is not supported on iPod shuffle (3rd generation).