Apple iPod shuffle 4th Gen (Wheel/VoiceOver) 2 GB Specs
Identifiers: 4th Gen - MC584LL/A* - A1373 - 2400*
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In a quiet admission that the iPod shuffle 3rd Generation was perhaps less successful than previous iPod shuffle models, the iPod shuffle 4th Generation looks very much like a smaller version of the already diminutive iPod shuffle 2nd Generation and has "clickable ring buttons" like the 2nd Generation model but adds a new "VoiceOver" button on top borrowed from the 3rd Generation model. The VoiceOver functionality reads the name of songs, artists and playlists as well as "Genius Mixes" out loud.
The housing is available in five colors -- silver (which has a black "ring") and blue, green, orange and pink (which have white "rings"). Regardless of color, all models have 2 GB of internal storage capable of holding approximately 500 songs. Apple estimates "up to" 15 hours of battery life.
Also see: What are the differences between the iPod shuffle 4th Generation and the earlier iPod shuffle 3rd Generation? How does the 4th Generation model compare to the 2nd Generation one?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 1, 2010 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2012 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2010. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A |
Processor Type: |
Samsung ARM* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod shuffle 4th Generation models, but it uses an Apple branded processor, believed to be a Samsung ARM. |
| Onboard RAM: |
N/A |
Storage Capacity: |
2 GB |
| Song Capacity: |
500* |
Photo Capacity: |
None |
| Details: |
*Interestingly, Apple no longer provides an estimated song capacity for the iPod line, however, the iPod shuffle (4th Generation) can hold up to 500 songs using Apple's former criteria "based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding." They lack a display and consequently do not support photo slideshows or video playback. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The fourth generation iPod shuffle models are capable of charging and syncing by USB using the provided cable. Firewire "400" is not supported. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Stereo Minijack* |
| Details: |
The iPod shuffle (4th Generation) models have a single 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack for both "audio and USB charging." |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod shuffle 4th Gen |
| Housing Color: |
Colors* |
Controller: |
Button/VoiceOver** |
| Details: |
*The iPod shuffle 4th Generation models are offered in silver (which has a black "ring") and blue, green, orange (gold-ish) and pink (which have white "rings").
**For navigation, these models have a "ring button" (play, volume up, volume down, next and back) as well as a spoken response dubbed "VoiceOver" where the iPod "speaks" the names of songs, artists, playlists and more. |
| Built-in Display: |
None |
Display Resolution: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The iPod shuffle (4th Generation) models do not have an integrated display. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
15 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod shuffle (4th Generation) models provide "up to" 15 hours of music playback. |
| Battery Life (Photos): |
N/A |
Battery Life (Video): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The iPod shuffle (4th Generation) models lack a display and consequently do not support photo slideshows or video playback.
|
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 3 Hours" |
Apple Order No: |
MC584LL/A* |
| Details: |
*MC584LL/A is for the silver model with a black "control ring." All other models have a white control ring with a colored housing -- blue is MC751LL/A, green is MC750LL/A, orange (goldish) is MC749LL/A, and pink is MC585LL/A. All configurations have 2 GB of storage regardless of color. |
| Apple Subfamily: |
4th Gen |
Apple Model No: |
A1373 (EMC 2400*) |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
*The EMC number technically is located externally, but it is so far under the "clip" that it is difficult to see.
Also see: All iPods with the A1373 Model Number and the 2400* EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: |
1.14 x 1.24 x 0.34 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.44 ounce |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (including clip) -- 29.0 mm x 31.6 mm x 8.7 mm, 12.5 grams. |
| Mac Support: |
Mac OS X 10.5.8 |
Windows Support: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Mac computer with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later, and iTunes 10 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with a USB 2.0 port, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later, and iTunes 10 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod shuffle 4th Generation models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with "Apple Earphones and and iPod shuffle USB cable (45 mm)." |
| Original Price: |
US$49 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$30-US$50 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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Global original prices for the iPod shuffle 4th Gen (Wheel/VoiceOver) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$59 |
Brazil: |
R$229 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $749 |
United States: |
US$49 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€55 |
Belgium: |
€49 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 369 |
Finland: |
€59 |
| Luxembourg: |
€46,58 |
Netherlands: |
€49 |
| Norway: |
NOK 399 |
Portugal: |
€49 |
| Spain: |
€49 |
Sweden: |
SEK 479 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 59 |
United Kingdom: |
£39 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 398 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$388 |
| India: |
Rs 3,200 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 549,000 |
| Japan: |
¥4,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 65,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 179 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 2,490 |
| Singapore: |
S$78 |
Taiwan: |
NT$1,689 |
| Thailand: |
THB 2,000 |
Vietnam: |
VND 1,399,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$69 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$89 |
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