How many generations does Apple ipod shuffle have? Which is better?

Ipod shuffle is divided into 4 generations:

first generation

Time to market: 65438+20051October 1 1 (released at Macworld Conference &: IPod shuffle at Expo).

Features: chewing gum shape design

Apple iPod shuffle(5 12MB)

appearance design

Overall dimensions 84 x 25 x 8.4 mm

The product weighs 22 grams (0.78 ounces).

Audio performance

Design type playback

Music formats are MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), Audible (2, 3 and 4 formats) and WAV.

The frequency range is 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Storage performance

Flash memory type of storage medium

Storage capacity 5 12MB

Chip type Sigmatel

second generation

Time to market: iPod Shuffle 2 was released in September 2006, and iPod nano 2 and iPod Shuffle 2 were released on the same day.

Features: clip-on appearance, aluminum-magnesium alloy shell

external

Concentration is the essence.

The phrase "scarcity is precious" is no stranger to everyone. However, when a masterpiece with a length of 4. 1 cm (1.62 inches) and a weight of15g (half an ounce) appears, neither "good" nor "small" can describe its Excellence. Especially when you know that you can listen to your music 12 hours continuously. In fact, the small body of iPod shuffle contains huge energy.

capacity

1GB USB flash memory

It can accommodate up to 240 songs in AAC format compressed by 128-Kbps.

Use USB flash memory to store data

third generation

Clip-on appearance, 5 appearance colors

In 2007, the color version of iPod Shuffle 3 was released. IPod Shuffle 3 is the smallest and cheapest iPod, and it has five different colors like nano. The five new colors of iPod shuffle*** are silver, blue, green, purple and red, and the red version of the product is a charity product made by Apple to help control the epidemic of diseases in Africa. Orange is a color system that Apple has never used on an iPod player before. The capacity is still 1GB, and the price is still 79 dollars.

There is no change in function. 1GB's new iPod shuffle player can store about 240 songs, and its battery life has reached 12 hours. Like the previous generation, the new iPod shuffle player has no display screen. The user can control the playback sequence and mode through the switch.

Compared with the 2nd generation, iPod shuffle 3 has improved in firmware, battery life, style and sound quality, and its performance is more outstanding.

Features: the size is smaller than AA battery, the earphone is controlled, and you can talk.

The new IPOD SHUFFLE, the first talking IPOD.

The fourth generation

Time to market: released in September 2008

IPod shuffle 4 is cheaper, and the price of 2GB capacity is about $49.

Judging from the release of the fourth generation iPod shuffle, I * * comes in several colors, such as silver, orange, blue, green, big RED and pink, among which big red is still jointly launched by Apple and AIDS charity Red, and can only be ordered in official website. The overall size of the iPod shuffle is still 4 1.2×27.3× 10.5mm, and its weight. (The domestic model is A 1204). In terms of control, it continues the basic characteristics of the previous model, can play continuously for about 12 hours, and supports iTunes 7.7 music management software.

Features: return to the traditional clip-on appearance, can talk.