IntroductionThe Apple iPod Shuffle - 512MB Model
The iPod Shuffle, a flash memory-based digital music player based on iPod's shuffle feature which lets users "experience their music in a million different ways." Smaller and lighter than a pack of gum, the iPod Shuffle comes with its own lanyard so it's ready to wear right out of the box. The Shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes' AutoFill feature which automatically selects songs from a user's music library to fill up iPod shuffle with just one click. You can also select which songs you would like to have loaded onto your Shuffle by choosing either songs or playlists and selecting them for use on your Shuffle. The iPod Shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever, and enabled Apple to expand the overall market for their innovative iPod product line.
Some Photos Demonstrating the Shuffle's Relative Size
The intent of iPod Shuffle is pure simplicity - songs can be simply loaded and they are played in random order (hence the name "shuffle"). Apple indicates that on average, the 512MB Shuffle holds 120 songs. The amount of songs it holds is subject to how large each of the songs is.
Detailed DescriptionHigh Capacity Storage with USB Flash Drive Capabilities:
- 512MB built-in flash memory
- May also be used as a USB flash drive for drop and drag file storage
- Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 full speed
Music Player:
- Supports MP3 / WMA / WAV / AAC / Audible (2, 3 & 4) encoding formats
Physical Specification:
- Operates with a rechargeable built-in lithium ion battery
- Slick design in a small package 0.98" x 0.33" x 3.3"
- Weight: Just about 1.0 oz
System Compatibility:
- Windows XP and Windows 2000 plug & play; no driver required.
- Mac compatible (OS X) plug & play; no driver required.
What's in the Package:
- MP3 Player with built-in 512KB flash memory
- A very stylish lanyard necklace
- Earbuds with an extra pair of foamy bud covers
- User manual
Additional InformationThe iPod Shuffle also comes in other memory profiles:
1GB: http://product.ebay.com/Apple-iPod-shuffle-1-GB-M9725LL-A-MP3-Player_W0QQfvcsZ2809QQsoprZ48122258QQupvrZ1
2GB: http://product.ebay.com/Apple-iPod-Shuffle-2-GB-MP3-layer_W0QQfvcsZ2809QQsoprZ48114114QQupvrZ1
4GB storage: http://product.ebay.com/Apple-iPod-Shuffle-4-GB-MP3-Player_W0QQfvcsZ2809QQsoprZ48127592QQupvrZ1A>
SummaryAgain, the hallmark of the Shuffle is its simplicity. There's no display or complicated menus to work through. There are just a few small buttons on the front for standard functions (play, fast forward, volume, etc.). There is a battery indicator and an ON/OFF/SHUFFLE slide switch on the back of the unit. The ON/OFF/SHUFFLE switch allows the user to listen to the music either in the order that the music was loaded onto the iPod or randomly by putting it into the SHUFFLE position.
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