Description (3rd Generation model):

• Employs Wolfson WM8731 audio codec (ADC and DAC functions, with mic and line level inputs).
• Available in 10, 15 and 30GB models
• 15-30GB models come with docking stand
• 2" 160x128 pixel backlit grayscale LED panel (0.24mm dot pitch)
• Output formats: AAC (16-320kbps), MP3 (32-320kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, WAV
• Recording mode discovered by hackers (see link below). Currently available only in test mode, and only capable of recording a few seconds of audio, the feature is sure to be made available as a normal function in future firmware releases from Apple. A line-input cable (coupling through the docking connector) is rumored to become available. Currently recordings can only be made through the headphone jack.

  Apple's feature list:

• Customize main menu
• Create On-The-Go playlists
• Rate songs
• Shuffle songs or albums
• Repeat one or all
• Sound Check on or off
• 20 Equalizer settings
• Backlight timer
• Display contrast
• Alarms on, off or silent
• Sleep timer
• Date and time
• Display time in menu bar
• Contacts sort and display by first or last names
• Clicker on or off
• Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Included Accessories: Earbuds, AC adapter, 4-to-6 pin Firewire adapter, dock connector to Firewire cable. 15GB and 30GB models: Docking stand.

Links:

• Apple Page
• iPoding report of iPod recording capability.

Specifications: headphone amp: 30mW+30mW rms

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