Apple iPod shuffle 3rd Gen (Colors) 2 GB, 4 GB Specs:
The iPod shuffle 3rd Generation (Late 2009/Colors) models essentially are the same externally as the previous
iPod shuffle 3rd Generation except they are offered in colors -- blue, green, and pink -- in addition to the same black and silver colors offered previously and a new all stainless steel "Special Edition" as well.
Internally, the "Late 2009/Colors" models are available in a 2 GB capacity as well as the original 4 GB capacity (the "Special Edition" only is offered in a 4 GB capacity).
Regardless of color, the iPod shuffle 3rd Generation models use an effectively three button controller -- volume up, volume down, and "action" -- integrated with the earphone cable and "VoiceOver" technology for navigation. To use the "action" button, one is to press and hold for title/artists or press and hold until a tone for playlists and "VoiceOver" will "talk to you" with the appropriate information.
The 2 GB and 4 GB of flash memory in the iPod shuffle 3rd Generation (Late 2009/Colors) models support up to 500 and 1000 songs, respectively, and Apple reports an estimated ten hours of battery life.
Specifications: | Introduction Date: | September 9, 2009 | Discontinued Date: | N/A |
| Details: | The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: | Samsung ARM* | Processor Speed: | N/A |
| Details: | *Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod shuffle 3G models, but it uses an Apple branded processor, believed to be a Samsung ARM. For more information, please refer to the "teardown" from the always excellent iFixIt. |
| Onboard RAM: | N/A | Storage Capacity: | 2 GB, 4 GB |
| Song Capacity: | 500, 1000 | Photo Capacity: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that the 2 GB and 4 GB iPod shuffle (3G) models can hold "up to" 500 and 1000 songs, respectively, "based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual song capacity varies by encoding method and bit rate." They lack a display and consequently do not support photo slideshows or video playback. |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge | Firewire Support: | None |
| Details: | The third generation iPod shuffle models are capable of charging and syncing by USB using the provided cable. Firewire "400" is not supported. |
| Connectivity: | USB | Ports: | Stereo Minijack* |
| Details: | The iPod shuffle (3G) models only have a stereo minijack that provides connectivity to the headphones and to a computer using the provided USB cable. |
| Case Type: | Handheld | Form Factor: | iPod shuffle 3rd Gen |
| Housing Color: | Colors* | Controller: | Earphones/VoiceOver** |
| Details: | *The iPod shuffle 3G (Colors/Late 2009) models are offered in silver, black, blue, green, pink, and a "Special Edition" stainless steel. All have a "mirrored finish" clip.
**For navigation, these models have a three button remote -- effectively volume up, volume down, and "action" (which varies depending on the number and duration of clicks) -- integrated with the headphones and a spoken response dubbed "VoiceOver" where the iPod "speaks" the names of songs, artists, and playlists. |
| Built-in Display: | None | Display Resolution: | N/A |
| Details: | The iPod shuffle (3G) models do not have an integrated display. |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Ion | Battery Life (Music): | 10 Hours |
| Details: | Apple reports that the iPod shuffle (3G) models provide "up to" 10 hours of music playback.
Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories. |
| Battery Life (Photos): | N/A | Battery Life (Video): | N/A |
| Details: | The iPod shuffle (3G) models lack a display and consequently do not support photo slideshows or video playback. |
| Full-Charge Time: | "About 3 Hours" | Apple Order No: | MC306LL/A* |
| Details: | *MC306LL/A is the order number for the 2 GB configuration in silver. 2 GB in black is MC323LL/A, blue is MC384LL/A, green is MC381LL/A, and pink is MC387LL/A. The 4 GB configuration in black is MC164LL/A, silver is MB867LL/A, blue is MC328LL/A, green is MC307LL/A, and pink is MC331LL/A. |
| Apple Subfamily: | iPod shuffle 3G (Colors) | Apple Model No: | A1271 (EMC 2262) |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All iPods with the A1271 Model Number and the 2262 EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: | 1.8 x 0.7 x 0.3 | Avg. Weight: | 0.38 ounce* |
| Details: | In inches - height by width by depth (including clip) -- 45.2 mm x 17.5 mm x 7.8 mm, 10.7 grams.
*The silver, black, blue, green, and pink models weigh 0.38 of an ounce (10.7 grams). The stainless steel "Special Edition" weighs 0.61 of an ounce (17.2 grams). |
| Mac Support: | MacOS X 10.4.11 | Windows Support: | Windows Vista/XP SP3 |
| Details: | Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Mac computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, and iTunes 9 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with a USB 2.0 port, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, and iTunes 9 or later." |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPod shuffle 3G (Late 2009/Colors) models support "AAC (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." |
| Incl. Accessories: | Ships with "Apple earphones with remote and iPod shuffle USB cable." |
| Original Price: | US$59, $79, $99* | Est. Current Retail: | US$59, $79, $99* |
| Details: | *The 2 GB configurations are US$59 and the 4 GB configurations are US$79, with the exception of the all stainless steel 4 GB "Special Edition" model -- which is available only direct from Apple (so sales tax is required) -- and costs US$99.
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