Announced yesterday Apple has released a talking iPod,  the next generation iPod Shuffle.  This 4GB iPod can hold up to 1,000 songs of your favorite music and not bog you down with weight.  Apple has truly packed in quiet a bit into this smallest member of the iPod family.  Since the iPod Shuffle has never had a screen based interface Apple has designed this one as a talking iPod that will announce your songs upon request.  Currently there are voice over kits for 14 different languages including English, Dutch, Polish, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) and more.

Height - 1.8 inches
Width - .7 inches
Depth - .3 inchest ( Includes the belt clip in the measurement)
Weight - Amazing .38 ounces

Apple has also continued with their environmentally friendly personality by using a lithium-polymer battery technology   that lasts up to 10 hours when fully charged and has less of an impact in comparison to other battery technologies.  This new battery charges quickly and gives users a 80% charge in just 2 hours and charges to full capacity on 3 hours time.   Of course Apple has made several other advancements on the "Green" front:

1. Highly recyclable aluminum encloser
2. Reduced packaging waste
   
3. Totally PVC free
4. Brominated flame retardant free

Apple has also introduced a new Apple Earphone with remote for this generation of Shuffles.  The headphones are similar to the iPhones giving the user full control of the volume and song selection via a small section of cable.   

Hope this information helps or and if you need more technical data you can always go direct to the  Apple iPod Shuffle page for full specifications.

As of right now there are no waterproof or rugged cases specifically designed for this unit. The best offering at this point for those looking to take to the water with their new Shuffle is the AquaPack 515 case or the Dry Pak Waterproof MP3 Case.