Mac World 2005: iPod Shuffle

iPod的Flash記憶體版，有趣的是沒有螢幕，不過也因為這樣Apple才可以把價格壓到一百塊美金(512MB)，應該還滿有競爭力的^_^

因為沒有螢幕，因此Apple用自創的Shuffle軟體，這樣一來當使用者的電腦硬碟有上千首歌時，iTunes會自動任意挑選歌曲直到塞滿容量為止，因此每次使用者都會聽到不同的音樂組合(但我相信也有人不愛這一套...) 當然新版iPod也有傳統的拖放歌曲功能啦^^

Technical Specifications: iPod shuffle
Capacity
512MB or 1GB USB flash drive
Holds 120 or 240 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
Stores data via USB flash drive
Audio
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
Headphones
Earbud-style headphones with 18-mm drivers using Neodymium transducer magnets
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms
Mac system requirements
Macintosh computer with USB port
Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later (Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later recommended for use with low-power USB ports)
Windows system requirements
PC with USB port
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2
Environmental 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)
Input and output
USB connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
Power and battery
Integrated USB 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
Size and weight
Height: 3.3 in.
Width: .98 in.
Depth: 0.33 in.
Weight: 0.78 oz (22 g)