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Model iPod shuffle
iPod shuffle
iPod nano
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iPod
iPod
U2 iPod
iPod
Storage (1) 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 30GB 60GB 30GB
Song Capacity (2) 120 240 240 500 1,000 7,500 15,000 7,500
Photo storage (3)   15,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Video storage (4)   Over 75 hours of video Over 150 hours of video Over 75 hours of video
Color White White, black White, black Black/red
Battery life (5) Up to 12 hours Up to 14 hours of music playback Up to 14 hours of music playback
Included accessories Earbud headphones, lanyard, USB cap Earbud headphones, USB 2.0 cable, Universal Dock adapter, case Earbud headphones, USB 2.0 cable, Universal Dock adapter, case
Display   1.5-inch (diagonal) 176x132-pixel color display with LED backlight 2.5-inch (diagonal), 320x240-pixel QVGA color display with LED backlight
iPod Ports USB connector, stereo headphone jack Dock connector, stereo headphone jack Dock connector, stereo headphone jack, composite video and audio through headphone jack
Connectivity USB 1.1 and 2.0 through integrated USB connector USB 2.0 through dock connector USB 2.0 through dock connector; composite video and audio through headphone jack, S-video or variable line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately)
Charge time About 4 hours About 3 hours About 4 hours (2-hour charge to 80% capacity)
Charging options Charge through your computer's powered USB port or an optional USB Power Adapter
Audio support AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store M4A, M4B, M4P), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF
Other file support File storage iPod-viewable photos, contacts, calendars, notes and file storage iPod-viewable photos, contacts, calendars, notes, file storage, and H.264 and MPEG-4 video (6)
Size
(in inches)
0.98 x 3.3 x 0.33 1.6 x 3.5 x .27 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.43 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.55 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.43
Weight .78 ounce 1.5 ounces 4.8 ounces 5.5 ounces 4.8 ounces
Included software (7) iTunes for Mac and Windows
Documentation Electronic features guide and printed Quick Start guide
Limited warranty and service Your iPod comes with single incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod to extend your service and support to two full years. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.
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  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  2. Song capacity is based on 128 kbps bit rate, 4 minutes per song.
  3. Photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.
  4. Video capacity is based on H.264 750kbps combined with 128kbps audio.
  5. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
  6. H.264 video, up to 768 kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats. MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
  7. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don't steal music.