Compare to most popular MP3 players
| Product name |
Apple iPod Shuffle (512MB) |
Apple iPod Touch (8GB) |
Apple iPod Touch (16GB) |
Apple iPod Nano (third generation, 4GB, silver) |
Apple iPod Touch (32GB) |
| Price Range |
$40.95 - $47.00
from 2 stores |
$229.95 - $399.99
from 12 stores |
$359.99 - $399.00
from 11 stores |
$109.95 - $149.99
from 12 stores |
$464.95 - $499.99
from 12 stores |
| Review Summary | The iPod Shuffle, with its ultralow price, its dead-simple design, and its iTunes integration, is virtually guaranteed to be a hit, especially among those looking for a second iPod. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. | The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price. | The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. |
| Release Date | January 10, 2005 | September 14, 2007 | September 14, 2007 | September 07, 2007 | September 14, 2007 |
| Basic Specs | |||||
| PC interface(s) supported | USB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Flash memory installed | 512 MB | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 1 in x 0.3 in x 3.3 in | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 0.8 oz | 4.2 oz | 4.2 oz | 1.7 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 12 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) |
| Software type | Apple iTunes | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Product type | Flash player | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Width | 1 in | 2.4 in | 2.4 in | 2 in | 2.4 in |
| Depth | 0.3 in | 0.3 in | 0.3 in | 0.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 3.3 in | 4.3 in | 4.3 in | 2.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Amplifier response bandwidth | 20 - 20000 Hz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Digital player (recorder) | WAV , Audible , MP3 , AAC | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Device type | Info unavailable | Portable media center | Portable media center | Portable media center | Portable media center |
| Key multimedia features | Info unavailable | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer | Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer |
| Display type | Info unavailable | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | LCD 2.0 in | LCD 3.5 in |
| Supported still images formats | Info unavailable | BMP , JPEG , PNG , GIF , TIFF , PSD | BMP , JPEG , PNG , GIF , TIFF , PSD | BMP , JPEG , PNG , GIF , TIFF , PSD | Info unavailable |
| Supported audio formats | Info unavailable | Protected AAC , Audible 3 , WAV , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless , Audible 4 | Protected AAC , Audible 3 , WAV , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless , Audible 4 | Protected AAC , Audible 3 , WAV , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless , Audible 4 | Info unavailable |
| Video playback formats | Info unavailable | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | Info unavailable |
| PC interfaces | Info unavailable | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Battery technology | Info unavailable | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Included accessories | Info unavailable | Docking adapter , Polishing cloth , USB cable , Stand , Earphone | Docking adapter , Polishing cloth , USB cable , Stand , Earphone | Docking adapter , USB cable , Earphone | Polishing cloth , USB cable , Stand , Dock adapter , Earphones |
| Color | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Silver | Info unavailable |
| Hard drive | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 32 GB |
| Product name | Apple iPod Shuffle (512MB) | Apple iPod Touch (8GB) | Apple iPod Touch (16GB) | Apple iPod Nano (third generation, 4GB, silver) | Apple iPod Touch (32GB) |
| Price Range |
$40.95 - $47.00
from 2 stores |
$229.95 - $399.99
from 12 stores |
$359.99 - $399.00
from 11 stores |
$109.95 - $149.99
from 12 stores |
$464.95 - $499.99
from 12 stores |
