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iPod shuffle (3rd generation)

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Tech Specs

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)
• for iPod shuffle in anodized aluminum
• 0.61 ounce (17.2 grams)
• 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 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)

Capacity

• 2GB or 4GB flash drive
• Holds up to 500 or 1,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
• Stores data via USB flash drive

Battery and power

• 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 later

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 later

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 Mic
• Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you've been missing.
• Earphones with Remote and Mic
• 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).

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