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Posted by Roger on November 27, 2005

About the Apple iPod Shuffle

Apple has now three main iPod models. The Apple iPod shuffle if you want to store music and data. The Apple iPod Nano if you want to store music, data and photos. The Apple iPod with Video if you want to store music, data, photos and video.

Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB
	Time to mix things up. Meet iPod shuffle, the unpredictable new iPod. What will it play next? Can it read your mind? Can it read your moods? Load it up. Put it on. See where it takes you.

Random is the New Order

Welcome to a life less orderly. As official soundtrack to the random revolution, the iPod Shuffle Songs setting takes you on a unique journey through your music collection -- you never know what's around the next tune. Meet your new ride. More roadster than Rolls, iPod shuffle rejects routine by serving up your favorite songs in a different order every time. Just plug iPod shuffle into your computer's USB port, let iTunes Autofill it with up to 240 songs and get a new experience with every connection. The trail you run every day looks different with an iPod shuffle. Daily gridlock feels less mundane when you don't know what song will play next. iPod shuffle adds musical spontaneity to your life. Lose control. Love it.

DJ Your Day
	If you favor cycling to a hip-hop soundtrack and snowboarding to a little electronica, Autofill iPod shuffle from a specific iTunes Playlist and roll. Download an album from the iTunes Music Store and listen to it in order before you Shuffle it into your collection. Or just drag and drop individual songs from iTunes onto iPod shuffle. With Play in Order mode, you manage the music. If things take a turn for the predictable, never fear. Turn iPod shuffle over, flip the slider to Shuffle and mix on the go.

Goes with Everything

iPod shuffle weighs as little as a car key and makes a tuneful fashion statement. Just throw the included lanyard around your neck and take a walk. Or run. Or ride. There's nowhere your skip-free iPod shuffle can't go, and with up to 12 hours of continuous playback time, it keeps going as long as you do. A neat little cap protects the USB connector, and those signature white earbud headphones tell the world you love to listen in style. You can even make your iPod shuffle splash-proof, arm-hugging, and longer-running with optional accessories. Ready for anything from a Transatlantic flight to a weekend at the beach, the iPod shuffle makes the perfect, low-maintenance pal.

Workin' it Out
	Packing your gym bag just got a lot easier. A perfect workout companion, the ultra-lightweight iPod shuffle offers totally skip-free playback and simple wearability. Add the optional Armband for high-speed, high-impact workouts: iPod shuffle keeps playing while you jog, spin or kickbox.

Splish, Splash

Ah, a day at the beach. All that water, sand and suntan lotion. Sounds like a less-than-safe environment for fancy electronics. Fear not — iPod shuffle wants to go everywhere you go, including the beach. Pick up the optional, splash-proof Sport Case — complete with matching lanyard — and protect your iPod shuffle from the elements. Then stroll the shoreline to a shuffled mix of your favorite warm-weather songs. iPod shuffle deserves a place in your beach bag, right next to your sunglasses and that paperback thriller.

Bring on the Snow

iPod shuffle loves the frostier enterprises of skiing and snowboarding. Wear it under your gear and mix pop, hip-hop, techno and rock to pipe, powder, kicker and rail. Twelve hours of skip-free playback will get you back to the lodge with time to spare.

Leaving on a Jetplane

When it comes time to fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff, you'll be glad you brought along your iPod shuffle. It takes up next to no space in your carry-on, holds up to 16 hours of music and boasts 12 hours of playback time. On longer flights, extend the battery life of your iPod shuffle with the optional two-AAA battery pack. And once you reach your destination, feel free to charge your iPod shuffle with the optional AC adapter — perfect for those exotic locales with no computer nearby.

Features

1 GB memory holds up to 240 songs ; supports MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), and WAV
Up to 12 hours of battery life , with approximately 4 hour charge time
USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatibility through integrated USB connector
Compatible with Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later (Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later recommended for use with low-power USB ports) and Windows 2000 with SP 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional with SP 2
Personalize your iPod shuffle with iTunes:
- Autofill from your entire music library for a fresh mix
- Autofill from specific playlists
- Drag and drop songs
Control your music with the simple button interface
Take it everywhere — it weighs only .78 of an ounce
Wear iPod shuffle with the included lanyard
Run, jump or shimmy down to skip-free playback
Charge in four hours via USB or optional Power Adapter
Choose from cool accessories designed just for iPod shuffle
Store files along with your music

Specifications
Storage and song capacity	1GB (240 songs)
Battery life	Up to 12 hours
iPod Ports	USB connector, stereo minijack
Connectivity	USB 1.1 and 2.0 through integrated USB connector
Charge time	About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
Audio support	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
Size (in inches)	3.3 x 0.98 x 0.33
Weight	.78 ounce
Included software

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