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Apple iPod Shuffle fourth Generation

Apple iPod Shuffle fourth Generation 2GB


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Apple iPod Shuffle fourth Generation
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Apple iPod Shuffle fourth Generation 2GB
Creative ZEN X-Fi 8GB MP3 Player
SanDisk Clip Zip (8 GB) MP3 Player
Mach Speed Trio T3010 (4 GB) MP3 Player
SanDisk Sansa Clip 8GB Black MP3 Player  1  LCD  Flash Drive  15 Hours Audio
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Release Date
Sep 2010
Aug 2008
Jul 2011
Dec 2011
Aug 2009
Main Storage Type
Built-in Memory
Built-in Memory
Micro SD Card
Built-in Memory
Built-in Memory
Storage Capacity
2.0 GB
8.0 GB
8.0 GB
4.0 GB
8.0 GB
Expansion Slots
Without Expansion Slots
SD Memory Card
microSD
microSD
Internal Flash Drive, microSD Card
Family Line
iPod Shuffle
Zen
Sandisk Sansa Clip
Trio
Sansa
Number of Songs
500.0
2000.0
2000.0
1000.0
2000.0
Use
Music
Music, Video, Recording, Photo Viewing
Music, Recording
Music
Music, Recording

Awkward to clip on clothing.

Audio battery life is dismal..

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Plays most audio formats

If you are one to switch cards a lot it may be an issue since a full 16GB card may take around 2 min to refresh the database and be operational.

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