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iPod shuffle Specifications

Complete Apple iPod shuffle technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

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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.