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iPod shuffle Technical specifications

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Apple iPod shuffle technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPod shuffle, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iCapacity

512MB or 1GB USB flash drive1
Holds 120 or 240 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format2
Stores data via USB flash drive

iAudio

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

iEnvironmental 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)

iHeadphones

Earbud-style headphones with 18-mm drivers using Neodymium transducer magnets
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms

iInput and output

USB connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack

iMac 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)

⚡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
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)

iTechnical Specifications: iPod shuffle

512MB or 1GB USB flash drive1
Holds 120 or 240 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format2
Stores data via USB flash drive
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
Earbud-style headphones with 18-mm drivers using Neodymium transducer magnets
Impedance: 32 ohms
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)
PC with USB port5
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
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)
USB connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
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
Full-charge time: about 4 hours
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).

iWindows 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

iPod shuffle FAQ

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPod shuffle?

Available storage capacities include 1GB.