Apple iPod Shuffle Portable Music Player

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The world's smallest digital music player and just $79, the 1GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs(1) on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion.

One size fits all
You know what they say about good things and small packages. But when something 1.62 inches long and about half an ounce holds up to 240 songs, 'good' and 'small' don't quite cut it. Especially when you can listen to your music for up to 12 continuous hours.(2) In fact, iPod shuffle just may be the biggest thing in small.

Ready to wear
Clip it to your coin pocket. Clip it to your bag. No matter where you clip your skip-free iPod shuffle, you'll have instant access to music. And iPod shuffle's anodized aluminum enclosure goes with absolutely everything. Put it on, turn it up, and turn some heads.

Sync to fit
The first step to wearing 240 songs on your iPod shuffle is downloading iTunes - free. Then you can download 99 songs from the iTunes Store or import music from your CDs. When it's time to sync, plug the included dock into your Mac or PC's USB port and transfer your music from iTunes just by docking iPod shuffle.

Remix and match
Got more than 240 songs in your iTunes library? No problem. Let iTunes autofill your iPod shuffle and get a new musical experience every time. Pop follows jazz. Rock follows rap. iPod shuffle loves to improvise. Take the Shuffle switch, for instance. Even if you've synced a particular playlist, read more you can shuffle songs with a flick.

1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. Song capacity is based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity varies by content.

2. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See Apple's site for more information.


Sync with iTunes
What's on your iPod shuffle?

Something new every sync. With iTunes, listening to iPod shuffle is never the same experience twice. Connect iPod shuffle to your Mac or PC and see what musical adventures await.

Stop, dock, and sync
iPod shuffle comes with its very own dock that you connect to your Mac or PC via USB. Then, whenever you feel the need for a quick sync, just drop iPod shuffle into the dock and iTunes gets to work.

More in store
With up to 1GB of storage space, iPod shuffle happily stores files along with your music. Use iTunes to tell iPod shuffle how much storage space to leave free for files and how much to autofill with music.

World's smallest DJ
For the ultimate exercise in uncertainty, let iTunes randomly autofill your iPod shuffle. iTunes creates a playlist that fits your style - and your iPod shuffle's capacity. For finer control over your portable music collection, set Autofill to sync from specific playlists or add higher-rated songs first. Or turn Autofill off and manually select the songs you want to tote on your iPod shuffle.

Fill 'er up fast
iPod shuffle transfers the contents of an entire CD in a flash, so even if you completely refill iPod shuffle, you won't be waiting very long at all. Of course, total time varies depending on how much music you want to add or replace.
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Size and weight
Height: 1.07 inches

Width: 1.62 inches

Depth: 0.41 inch (including clip)

Weight: 0.55 ounce

Volume: 0.5 cubic inch (not including volume under clip)

In the box
iPod shuffle

Earphones

Dock

Quick Start guide

Capacity
1GB USB flash drive(1)

Holds up to 240 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format(2)

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 Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), WAV, and AIFF

Headphones
Earphones

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

Impedance: 32 ohms

Mac system requirements
Macintosh computer with USB port

Mac OS X v10.3.9 and later

iTunes 7 or later(3)

Windows system requirements
PC with USB port

Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or
Professional with Service Pack 2 or later

iTunes 7 or later(3)

Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 32 degrees to 95 degrees F (0 degrees to 35 degrees C)

Nonoperating temperature: -4 degrees to 113 degrees F (-20 degrees to 45 degrees C)

Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Input and output
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack

Power and battery(4)
Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery

Playtime: Up to 12 hours when fully charged

Charging via included USB dock
-- Full-charge time: about 4 hours

Comparison
Storage/capacity: 1GB (240 songs)

Color: silver

Battery life: Up to 12 hours

Display: none

Ports: Stereo minijack

Connectivity: USB through included dock

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 Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV, and AIFF

Photo support: none

Video support: none

Size: 1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41 inches (including clip)

Weight: 0.55 ounce

Included accessories: Earphones, dock

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.

1. 1MB = 1 million bytes, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

2. Song capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity varies by content.

3. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don't steal music.

4. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See Apple's site for more information.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-MY-APPLE

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (28 ratings)
Submitted February 27, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Happy so far!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
I am satisfied for my requirements at the moment. I plan to move up when most of the bugs are removed from the newer products. The video is appealing but I want to wait and compare what other companies are coming out with.
Sound
The sound was a vast improvement with the new earpods I purchased over the ear pods that came with it! Also bumping the rate bit for importing from 128 to 192 helped.
Features
I wish I could move back and forth thru a song without having to start from the beginning each time.
Ease of Use
Very short curve!
Quality
Still going strong after 9 months!
Value
Well worth it! I got it on sale!!
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to call.
The Wow Factor
The side on the back could have been designed a little better, a small ridge to hook onto when trying to turn it on would have been helpful.

Musical Background:

radio show host

Musical Style:

Jazz
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