Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
iPod shuffle

iPod shuffle (3rd generation) Technical specifications

Storage options: 2GB, 4GB. Weight: 10.7 g.

  • Display1.8″
  • Batteryup to 10 h
  • Storage2GB–4GB
  • Weight10.7 g

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iPod shuffle (3rd generation): key specifications

Display1.8″
Storage2GB / 4GB
Batteryup to 10 h
Weight10.7 g

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 2GB
  • 4GB

Complete specifications

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

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
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  • 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

Battery and power

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • Playback timeUp 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
  • 80% charged in 2 hours; fully charged in 3 hours

Environmental requirements

  • Operating temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature-4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet (3000 m)
  • (3000 m)

In the box

  • iPod shuffle
  • Earphones with Remote
  • iPod shuffle USB Cable (1.8 inches/45 mm)
  • Quick Start guide

External controls

  • Shuffle
  • Play in order
  • Turn off

Input and output

  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

Audio

  • Skip-free playback
  • Frequency response20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supportedAAC (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 response20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Impedance32 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

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.

Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation) technical specifications

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iPod shuffle (3rd generation) — FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation)?

Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation) has 1.8″.

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation)?

Available storage capacities include 2GB, 4GB.

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation)?

Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation) weighs 10.7 g.

How long does the Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation) battery last?

Battery life of Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation): up to 10 h.

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