Say 'hello' to the smallest iPod Shuffle ever
The new iPod shuffle is jaw-droppingly small. Its half the size of the previous generation, yet theres room for so much more. With 4GB of storage, it now holds up to 1,000 songs and lets you enjoy multiple iTunes playlists. It's also the first iPod ever to include VoiceOver, a brand-new feature that gives your iPod shuffle a voice. With the press of a button, it tells you what song is playing and whos performing it. It can even tell you the names of your playlists, giving you a new way to navigate your music.
Introducing VoiceOver
VoiceOver is the exciting new feature that lets your iPod shuffle talk to you. It entirely changes the way you browse and navigate your music. Say youre listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells youwithout interrupting your music. VoiceOver can also announce the names of individual playlists meaning you can store and select multiple playlists on an iPod Shuffle for the first time ever.
Because VoiceOver has been created specifically to work with iTunes, it operates incredibly smoothly. As iTunes reads your song information, it uses the new VoiceOver kit to generate the announcements for each individual song, artist and playlist on your iPod Shuffle. iTunes also automatically selects the language and best voice for your song titles and artist names. For example, iTunes recognises the song Ya Viene el Sol by Ozomatli as a Spanish song, so your iPod shuffle will automatically speak that song title and artist in Spanish. If youd prefer to hear that information spoken in another language, you can change the designated VoiceOver language for that song in iTunes. With 14 languages to select from, you're bound to find an option which works for you.
Smallest Ever iPod
At only 45.2mm tall and 7.8mm thick, the new iPod Shuffle is the worlds smallest music player. To keep things compact we've moved the controls from the iPod shuffle to the earbud cord. This allowed us to make the new iPod shuffle dramatically smaller, but not just for dramatically smallers sake. Its also easier to use, with the controls located where you can access them quickly. With command central now strategically placed in this more convenient location, you can navigate your music and activate the VoiceOver feature without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever youre doing.
Shuffle. Straight. Stop.
The main shuffle switch (now positioned on the top of the iPod Shuffle next to the earbud jack), has three positions. Flip it to the left and your music shuffles for a whatever happens, happens flow. Flip it to the middle and your songs play in order. Flip it to the right to turn it off.
Ready to Wear
Even the iPod shuffle clip gets the rock star treatment. Now forged in stainless steel, the clip attaches securely to your shirt, jacket, workout gear, even your backpack. And the sleek, durable, anodised aluminium case available in silver or black makes iPod shuffle a wardrobe essential. And yes, theres still room for personalised engraving.
More Music Storage
There was a time when limited storage meant you had to leave a lot of your songs on the sync-room floor. But now that iPod shuffle has 4GB of storage, you have plenty of room to store hours and hours of music up to 1,000 songs. With room for multiple playlists, too.
Multiple Playlists
Youve probably made multiple playlists in iTunes. One for your commute. One for the gym. One for just chilling out. With the new iPod shuffle, you can sync your playlists and always find the perfect mix for your activity or mood. VoiceOver tells you the name of each playlist, so its easy to switch between them and find the one you want without looking.
Box Contains
- iPod shuffle
- Apple Earphones with Remote
- iPod shuffle USB cable (45 mm/1.8 in)
- Quick Start guide
Main Specification
- Smallest iPod shuffle ever
- 4GB of storage (up to 1,000 songs)
- Easy access controls
- VoiceOver - tells you song titles, artists, and playlist titles through your headphones
- Durable, anodised aluminium case with stainless steel clip
Full Specification
Size and weight
Height: 45.2mm (1.8 inches)
Width: 17.5 mm (0.7 inch)
Depth: 7.8 mm (0.3 inch) including clip
True volume: 4,326 cu mm (0.26 cu inches)
Weight: 10.7 grams (0.38 ounces)
External controls: Shuffle, Play in order, Turn off
Input and output: 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 0 to 35 C (32 to 95 F)
Nonoperating temperature: -20 to 45 C (-4 to 113 F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 3000 m (10,000 feet)
Capacity
4GB flash drive2
Holds up to 1,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format3
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 hrs; fully charged in 3 hrs.
Audio
Skip-free playback
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
Environmental Status Report
Brominated flame retardant free
PVC free
Highly recyclable aluminium enclosure
Smaller, more compact packaging (40% smaller, 33% lighter)
VoiceOver languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Czech
Dutch
English
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Headphones
Apple 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 8.1 or later
Broadband internet access
Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 8.1 or later
Broadband internet access