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  Well it doesn't have a display but it's only the size of a large
packet of bubble gum anyway, but Apple new today iPod shuffle comes with its
own lanyard (that's fancy talk for a piece of rope or cord) so it's ready to
wear right out of the box.
iPod shuffle works with iTunes' innovative
AutoFill feature to automatically select songs from a user's
music library to fill up iPod shuffle with just one click. iPod shuffle is
the most
affordable iPod ever and is available in two models: 512MB holding up
to 120 songs for just $178 RRP inc GST and 1GB holding up to 240 songs for just $274 RRP inc GST.
 iPod shuffle is based on iPod's pioneering and widely-used shuffle
feature, which randomly selects songs from the user's music library or
playlists. In addition, iPod shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes and
its innovative new patent-pending AutoFill feature, which automatically
selects the perfect number of songs to fill iPod shuffle from a user's
complete music library on their computer. And at any time, with a flip
of a switch on the back of iPod shuffle, users can choose to listen to
their music in order rather than shuffled, perfect for listening to a
favorite new album.
 Users can conveniently charge and transfer music from their Mac or
PC by plugging iPod shuffle directly into a USB port. iPod shuffle
doubles as a portable USB flash drive with up to 1GB of storage space
to back up personal files and exchange them between computers.
iPod shuffle is the newest member of Apple's wildly popular iPod
family for both Mac and PC which includes the fourth generation iPod,
the iPod mini, the iPod U2 Special Edition and iPod photo. More than 10
million iPods have been sold since it was introduced, and it is the
number one selling digital music player in the world.
The popularity of iPod has also created a booming accessory market,
and iPod shuffle is being introduced with several optional accessories.
In addition to the included lanyard, there is an optional armband that
makes iPod shuffle perfect for many athletic activities. An optional
sport case keeps iPod shuffle safely protected from outdoor elements
with its clear case and neck strap. An optional dock serves as an
elegant and convenient home base for syncing and charging iPod shuffle,
and an optional USB power adapter easily charges iPod shuffle when it's
away from the computer by simply plugging it into any electrical
outlet. Users can extend the iPod shuffle battery life (up to 12 hours)
with an optional battery pack that holds two AAA batteries and keeps
the music playing for up to 20 additional hours.
 iPod shuffle requires a Mac with a USB port and Mac OS X version
10.2.8 or Mac OS X version 10.3.4 or later; or a Windows PC with a USB
port, or a USB card and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later, or
Windows XP Home or Professional Service Pack 4 or later.
Pricing & Availability
The 512MB and 1GB models of iPod shuffle for Mac or Windows will ship later this month for a suggested retail price of $178 RRP inc GST and $274 RRP inc GST respectively, and include earbud headphones, lanyard and a CD with iTunes 4.7.1 for Mac and Windows computers. iPod shuffle is available through Apple Authorised Resellers. The iPod shuffle arm band, sport case, battery pack, dock and USB power adaptor optional accessories will have a suggested retail price of $58.50 incl GST each.
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[Update 2 - NZ Prices and links added]
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