Apple iPod Shuffle 3rd Gen 4GB MP3 Player Review - Ratings & Specs
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By Marianne Schultz
Published on March 27, 2009
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| Apple iPod Shuffle 3rd Gen 4GB Specs |
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General
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Type
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Music
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Storage
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4.00 GB
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Radio
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No
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Recording
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No
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Screen
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0.00
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Storage Type
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Flash
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Battery
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Battery Type
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Lithium Polymer
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Removeable
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No
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Music Playback
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10.00 hours
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Connectivity
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Audio Output Port
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3.5mm
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Data Transfer Port
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Proprietary
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Charging Port
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Proprietary
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Same Port for data / transfer
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Yes
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Wifi
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No
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Bluetooth
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No
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Compatibility
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Supported Audio Formats
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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, AIFF, and WAV
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Supported Video Formats
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None
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Supported Picture Formats
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None
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System Requirements
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USB 2.0, iTunes 8.1
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Included Accessories
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Included Accessories
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Headphones w/remote, USB cable
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Syncronization
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PC Sync Software
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iTunes 8.1
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Mac Sync Software
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iTunes 8.1
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Supported File Types
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AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF file formats
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| Apple iPod Shuffle 3rd Gen 4GB Ratings |
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Tour & Design
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Weight |
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Durability
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8.75
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0.2
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Aesthetics
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9.50
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0.1
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Portability
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44.88
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0.3
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Supported File Types
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6.00
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0.3
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Hardware
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Physical Controls
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5.50
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0.4
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Screen Resolution
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0.00
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0.2
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Screen Size
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0.00
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0.2
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Pixels Per Inch
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0.00
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0.2
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Screen Brightness
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0.00
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0.1
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Built-in Speakers
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0.00
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0.1
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Cable Connectivity
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6.00
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0.1
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Internal Storage
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3.46
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0.5
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External Storage
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0.00
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0.1
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Battery Life
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2.62
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0.5
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Media Interface
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Basic Playback
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6.00
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0.4
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Advanced Playback
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2.00
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0.4
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Media Management
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Navigation
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5.98
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0.5
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Sorting Options
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0.00
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0.3
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Searching Options
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5.50
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0.3
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Playlist
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0.00
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0.2
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Equalizer
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1.00
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0.1
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Other Media Software
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Photo Album
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0.00
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0.2
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Podcast Support
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2.00
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0.2
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Audio Recording / Voice Notes
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0.00
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0.1
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Performance
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Frequency Response
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6.97
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0.5
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Distortion
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7.38
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0.5
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Crosstalk
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7.91
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0.2
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Output Power
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4.06
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0.2
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Noise
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9.79
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0.3
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Included Headphones
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3.30
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0.3
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Internet & Wireless
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Wifi / Bluetooth
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0.00
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0.2
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Music Store Client
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0.00
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0.1
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Streaming Audio / Video
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0.00
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0.1
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Syncronization
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Syncing Ease of Use
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4.59
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0.2
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Syncing Features & Support
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2.00
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0.2
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Other Sync Software Features
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8.00
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0.1
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Organizer & Other Software
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Overall Interface
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0.00
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0.3
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Address Book
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0.00
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0.1
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Calendar
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0.00
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0.1
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Todo Lists
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0.00
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0.1
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Memos & Other Documents
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0.00
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0.1
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Games
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0.00
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0.1
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Extensibility
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0.00
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0.1
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Other Features
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0.00
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0.2
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| Total |
47.76 |
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