2009 iPod Shuffle 3G
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***WATCH IN HD*** Here I go over Apple's early 2009 Release that nobody was really expecting - of the iPod Shuffle 3G! The 4 GB Model costs $79. Link I promised: apple.com Specs: Size and Weight-- Height: 1.8 inches (45.2 mm) Width: 0.7 inch (17.5 mm) Depth: 0.3 inch (7.8 mm) including clip True volume: 0.26 cu inches (4,326 cu mm) Weight: 0.38 ounce (10.7 grams)1 External Controls-- Shuffle Play in order Turn off Input and Output-- 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack Environmental requirements Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C) Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m) Capacity 4GB flash drive2 Holds up to 1,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format3 Stores data via USB flash drive Battery and power4 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 iPod shuffle embodies Apples continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact: Brominated flame retardant free PVC free Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure Smaller, more compact packaging (40% smaller, 33% lighter) VoiceOver Kit Chinese (Mandarin) Czech Dutch English French German Greek Italian Japanese Polish Portuguese Spanish Swedish Turkish Headphones See how the controls work 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 later5 Broadband internet access6
This video from March 11, 2009 showcases Apple’s newly released iPod Shuffle 3G, emphasizing its compact form factor, new capabilities, and how it contrasts with the older Nano and the original Shuffle. The host provides a hands-on look at the four gigabyte model priced at $79, noting how small the device is in the hand compared to the Nano, and explaining the lack of traditional on-device controls. Instead, navigation and playback are handled via a three-position external mechanism and the removable headphones with a built-in remote, which also support volume control and a voiceover feature that reads song titles aloud when the middle button is held. The video includes a practical tour of the device’s features, including how to access playlists through voiceover, the provided accessories, and the USB connectivity for Mac or PC. The host also highlights the environmental and packaging considerations Apple promotes, such as reduced packaging and recyclable materials, and points viewers to the official Apple site and iTunes for more details. Overall, the video combines a physical unboxing-style overview with real-world usage notes, offering a snapshot of Apple’s mid-2000s approach to affordable portable music and the evolving role of the iPod Shuffle within the product family. By the end, viewers are left with an impression of just how compact and feature-rich this small player was for its era, and how it sits within Apple’s broader hardware ecosystem at the time.
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