iPod Late 2007

The "Late 2007" colored iPod shuffle (Second Generation) models are fundamentally the same as the preceding "Early 2007/Colors" lineup, with the primary difference being the color of their housings. The Late 2007 versions were available in light blue, light green, purple, and silver, along with a "Special Edition (PRODUCT) RED". This contrasts with the darker blue, orange, green, and pink of the models they replaced, though silver was common to both. Physically, these iPod shuffle models are otherwise identical.

All iPod shuffle (Second Generation) models feature a compact case measuring 1.07 inches tall, 0.98 inches wide, and 0.33 inches deep, which includes a built-in clip for easy attachment to clothing. These models omitted the integrated USB port of the first generation, opting instead for a headphone jack that handled audio output, music syncing, and charging via a small USB dock.

The Late 2007 iPod shuffle models came with either 1 GB or 2 GB (the latter starting February 19, 2008) of flash memory, holding 240 or 500 songs, respectively. Apple estimated the battery life at 12 hours.

In late 2007 the press framed the coloured iPod shuffle as a cosmetic encore. Pastel blue, green and purple shells pleased fashion-minded users, and the steel clip plus thumb-sized body kept the gym-friendly charm of the original 2 G. Reviewers clocked roughly 12-hour battery life and judged AAC playback on par with pricier iPods. Gripes centred on using a dock to sync and the lack of a screen, but at £49 the player was still hailed as the cheapest doorway into Apple’s ecosystem.