MP3 players: Compare features & prices Apple iPod Shuffle (fourth generation) review

The fourth generation of the Apple iPod Shuffle, launched in September 2010, is the smallest iPod ever made. It's a great device for using at the gym, and at just £39 its fantastic value. But will the reduced size, and price tag, compromise its performance? We were keen to put it through our MP3 player test to find out.
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Specification criteria Specification
Review details
Date tested 6 October 2010
Type Music only
Ultra portable Yes
Large memory No
Recently tested No
Specification
Memory supplied (GB) 0.128 will store about two hours of music. 10GB will store about 160 hours. 2.0
Weight (g) Includes batteries 12
Dimensions (hxwxd) (cm) 2.9x3.2x0.9
Screen size, diagonal (inches) N/A
Headphone type In ear
Mac compatible Yes
Compatible music formats MP3; AAC; Apple lossless; WAV; Audible
Compatible video formats N/A
Time to upload 100MB (seconds) 44.0
Features
Built in speakers No
FM radio No
Internet capable No
Battery
Running time music (hours) 18.5
Charging time (hours) 1.5
Play while charging No

Apple iPod Shuffle (fourth generation)

  • Launch date: Sep 2010
  • Type: Music only
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