Apple’s family of portable digital music players is always evolving. The Apple iPod has come a long way from the deck-of-cards-thick 5GB model that debuted way back in 2001. Over time, Apple made the iPod slimmer and more colorful, adding new models like the Nano and iPod Shuffle. The newest member of the iPod family, the Touch, debuted in 2007 with new features such as touch-screen technology and a Safari Web browser, complementing its Wi-Fi capability.
Never inclined to sit idly, however, Apple has now moved from touch to talk with the latest version of the iPod Shuffle. Originally introduced in 2005, it was the first iPod to store data using flash memory and the smallest device produced by Apple.
The latest version measures just 1.8 inches tall by 0.3 inches thin and offers 4GB of storage—enough for 1,000 songs. It also employs a feature called VoiceOver to inform you of the title or the artist of the song you're listening to, the names of your playlists, and when your battery needs changing.
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Apple's $79 Talking iPod Shuffle Is the Latest Evolution in Music Players
by Nathan Eddy
Smaller and Smaller
The new iPod Shuffle, compared in size with a house key on Apple’s Web site, is just 1.8 inches tall and just 0.3 inches thick and retails for $79.
Packing a Punch
The Shuffle holds a 4GB flash drive with room for up to 1,000 songs in 128K-bps AAC format, and its built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery offers up to 10 hours of playback time.
Talk to Her
Using the Shuffle's VoiceOver program, users can hear the titles, artists and names of playlists spoken in 14 languages.
Green Apple
Apple is also touting the Shuffle’s "green" features, like PVC-free and brominated flame-retardant free construction and smaller, more compact packaging.
Mix It Up
Located on the top of the device, the shuffle switch has three positions: off, a "non-shuffle" setting and a "whatever happens, happens" setting. It’s also known as "shuffle."
Steel a Look
The iPod Shuffle clip is now forged in stainless steel, and the casing is manufactured using anodized aluminum—available in silver or black.
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Apple’s family of portable digital music players is always evolving. The Apple iPod has come a long way from the deck-of-cards-thick 5GB model that debuted way back in 2001. Over time, Apple made the iPod slimmer and more colorful, adding new models like the Nano and iPod Shuffle. The newest member of the iPod family, the Touch, debuted in 2007 with new features such as touch-screen technology and a Safari Web browser, complementing its Wi-Fi capability.
Never inclined to sit idly, however, Apple has now moved from touch to talk with the latest version of the iPod Shuffle. Originally introduced in 2005, it was the first iPod to store data using flash memory and the smallest device produced by Apple.
The latest version measures just 1.8 inches tall by 0.3 inches thin and offers 4GB of storage—enough for 1,000 songs. It also employs a feature called VoiceOver to inform you of the title or the artist of the song you're listening to, the names of your playlists, and when your battery needs changing.