iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
 Third Generation iPod shuffle | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 11, 2009 |
| Discontinued | September 1st, 2010 |
| Units sold | ---- |
| CPU | Samsung ARM Processor |
| Memory | ---- |
| Storage | 2GB / 4GB Flash Storage |
| Predecessor | iPod shuffle (2nd generation) |
| Successor | iPod shuffle (4th generation) |
| ARBL | 10 Hours of Playback |
About
The iPod shuffle 3rd Generation broke away from the last generation's form to instead opt for a buttonless design. This shuffle has been criticized for requiring in-line controls on headphones to play, skip, fast forward/reverse, and change volume. The only slider on this shuffle allowed you to either shuffle, loop, or turn off the device. But, it was praised for the new VoiceOver feature, which would be carried over into the next generation of the shuffle. This generation of shuffle also had the "special edition" stainless steel version, which only came in 4GB. This generation of shuffle was discontinued on September 1st, 2010.
Additional Information
- Battery: ----
- Interface: USB to Minijack cable
| Models (revision 1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB | |
| RRP | $79 | |
- Release date of revision: September 9th, 2009
| Models (revision 2, colors) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2GB | 4GB |
| RRP | $59 | $79 |
Images
Third generation shuffle in the 5 available colors
Third generation shuffle stainless steel special edition
Third generation shuffle stainless steel special edition
Third generation shuffle stainless steel special edition
Third generation shuffle stainless steel special edition clipped to a shirt
Resources
EveryMac's page on the 3nd Generation shuffle: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipod/specs/ipod-3rd-generation-shuffle-3g-colors-late-2009-specs.html
Archived page of Apple's 3rd Gen shuffle webpage: https://web.archive.org/web/20100718071529/http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle
Archived page about the Special Edition Stainless Steel shuffle: https://web.archive.org/web/20100714051742/http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/gallery/stainless-steel/
