[X4U] Ipodshuffle

[Nick Scalise]

On Jan 12, 2005, at 9:23 PM, Samantha Cornell wrote:

> You got me there.  I didn't ask my question clearly at all.  What I 
> meant to ask was whether or not a portion of the space can be used for 
> data storage, while a portion of it can be used for mp3s.
>
> Thanks for the info though:)
>
> Samantha
>
>
> On Jan 12, 2005, at 10:07 PM, Nick Scalise wrote:
>
>>
>> On Jan 12, 2005, at 8:51 PM, Samantha Cornell wrote:
>>
>>> Am I correct in thinking that there is absolutely no reason that the 
>>> iPod Shuffle can be used as a flash drive (since, of course, that is 
>>> what it is...)?
>>>
>>> I have been putting off purchasing a flash drive, waiting for a good 
>>> deal...but can't wait much longer.  I already have an iPod...but if 
>>> the iPod Shuffle can serve the purpose of a flash drive, and offer 
>>> the features of the iPod as well then...well..sshy not?
>>
>> Yes it can.
>>
>> From the Apple webpage:
>>
>> <http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/specs.html>
>>
>> Technical Specifications: iPod shuffle
>>
>> Capacity
>> 	▪ 	512MB or 1GB USB flash drive(1)
>> 	▪ 	Holds 120 or 240 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format(4)
>> 	▪ 	Stores data via USB flash drive

Uh, did you read what I had posted?

 From the last line above:

>> 	▪ 	Stores data via USB flash drive

"Stores data via USB flash drive" means you can store files on the 
shuffle along with MP3's. Unless I am guilty of reading your question 
*and* the Apple iPod shuffle specs page incorrectly.

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Nick Scalise
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