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even more! Weighing in at only 15 grams, it has an aluminium body, intuitive interface and 1 GB internal memory. The iPod Shuffle will enable you to carry up to 240 music tracks with you everywhere you go. Designed for musical pleasure, the iPod Shuffle guarantees faultless sound quality allowing you to listen to hours of continuous music. The iPod Shuffle also has an intuitive round interface that lets you activate the play or pause modes really easily. The iPod Shuffle from Apple is shipped with a USB docking station, is compatible with Mac and PC and enables you to transfer music files from your MP3 player to your computer quickly. The docking station also recharges the iPod Shuffle's internal battery. With a playtime of 12 hours when fully charged, the iPod Shuffle will bring rhythm and music to your hectic lifestyle!
A review by scotlandizdabest on Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB February 11th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Sound Quality
Excellent
Ease of Use
Very Easy
Look & Design
Excellent
Range of Features
Average
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Excellent Quality Music, Stylish, Very Portable
Disadvantages:
No Screen So Cannot Select Songs
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I bought a new phone from O2. After getting it all sorted out I was told I qualified for a FREE iPod shuffle. I already had an iPod Nano which I had bought the previous year ago so now I had two!
The iPod Shuffle 1Gb is the second generation of Apples highly famous iPod series. It was released in the UK at the start of 2007 being called "The Worlds Smallest Music Player" which was quite right. Later on they released 8 other colors, since they had only released them in silver. The colors range from blue (2 shades), pink, red, orange, green (2 shades) and purple. I love the design and think it is really stylish.
It came in tiny box, just bigger than the shuffle itself. It came with a 1Gb memory which is around 250 songs. In the box was the Shuffle its self, ear phones, USB port and cable and a user manual. To set it up, you need iTunes (or the latest version) and a USB port. As long as your computer or laptop has that then you can immediately start importing music onto the Shuffle. It doesn't just need to be a Apple computer, it will work on almost any computer as long as it has iTunes.
You need to leave it to charge on the computer which takes around 4 hours and then you are able to try it out. I started off by putting on 30 songs on it (even though my music library has 3,000 songs!) to try it out. The first thing that annoyed me is unlike the Nano, it does not have a screen so you cannot select the song you want. It has a turn table which has a plus for volume up, a negative for volume down and back and forward buttons which allows you to surf through your songs easily. And of course in the middle is the pause/play button. It has an on/off button at the top and that is how simple it is.
There are two modes on the shuffle which determine which order the songs are in. One plays them in the order you put them into the iPod and the other 'Shuffles' them into a random order. I loved the shuffle mode as I did not know what to expect next and the iPod grew on me a lot.
It is very small measuring in at 4 x 2.7 x 1 cm which is very small. It only weighs 15g so is very light. It has a clip on the back so it can be very easily attached to clothing, belts etc. This I found was great if you are a keen runner as it is so light, and you are running and like listening to music then this is for you. I'm not really into sports, but it is great for shopping with I find, i'll listen to one earphone when shopping in Morrison's and feels it makes it a little more interesting. Since it is so small it can be hidden away under clothing and all you can see is the headphones (unless like me, you have long hair, so no one knows!)
The sound quality from the iPod is very impressive. The earphones are very comfortable and are 'Buds' which means they sit in your ear which is my prefered way. The iPod has a built in lock where you cannot turn the volume up to a level that could damage your ears but it can still get very loud. It has a small bass and treble equiliser built in so dance, rock and jazz music sounds as good as ever!
The battery life is very impressive, lasting up to 12 hours! I feel like I never have to charge my iPod Shuffle as it seems just to take little sips of power, unlike my nano, that likes to gulp battery power very quickly. If it runs out of battery a little light will come on shining amber.
Overall this little iPod is very good. However if I'm comparing it to my iPod nano then the Nano would win. The shuffle has a good memory but i personally like a lot of choice of songs so found it quite limiting. However the size is fantastic compared to the nano. It can be easily clipped to basically anything and you very quickly forget it was there!
The best thing about this is that I can take it to school during lectures and no one ever knows it there! Well it has other advantages like very small, excellent quality sound, very easy to use and cheap for an MP3 player. These RRP at only £50 which is a good price I think. It has survived so far being dropped down the stairs and the dog ran away with it once so it is doing very good so far.
It is always advertised and I do think it is a bit overstated but it is a great device and would recommend this to everyone. If your wanting something with a bit more memory I would recommend staying with Apple as they are very high quality.
Advantages: Easy To Use And Very Portable Disadvantages: None So Far
Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB
The Apple iPod Shuffle is a great mp3 player and it's very easy to use. With 1GB of memory you can go wrong. You can hold up to 250 songs which is great. Some people think this mp3 player is a waste of time due to the fact that it has no screen. However I think this mp3 player is easy to use especially when you're doing sport activities such as running or going to the gym.
The click wheel on the front of the player is somewhat ... ...had any problems with the Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB. I recommend this product to all potential buyers. Available Colours - Silver
- Red
- Purple
- Green - Blue
When you buy the Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB you will get - Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB
- In Ear Earphones - USB Cable (For Transferring Music And Charging)
- User Manual ...
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Advantages: So light you dont know your wearing it Disadvantages: You cant go to a specific song without flicking through thelwhole playlist
...AppleiPodshuffle1GB Silver
I have never really been into MP3 players, walkmans and all other portable music gadgets but i have recently started training to do a half marathon and to reduce the risk of me dying of boredom (rather than me just keeling over through lack of fitness)whilst completing numberous long training runs i finally decided to buy the ipod shuffle.
Oh my god, this product has changed my entire opinion on hi-tec gadgets. The sound quality is crystal clear and it holds that many songs that even at my padestrian pace i will never get through all the songs before finnishing my run. Because its so light weight including the earphones, i dont even notice im wearing it and although i was concerned that the wires for the headphones might become annoying whilst running you dont notice them either.
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Advantages: Easy To Use, Very Small, Practically Unbreakable Disadvantages: None
...AppleiPodShuffle1GB Green
The iPodShuffle is a great mp3 player. I like this particular design due to its size. It has a clip on the back of it so you can clip it to your belt or just simply put it in your pocket. There is no screen on the iPodshuffle but surprisingly it is still very easy to use. This product is great if you do activities such as running, cycling or any other outdoor sports. The iPodshuffle is very durable and it is very uncommon for them to break. The iPodShuffle is not expensive. I paid £45 for my iPodshuffle and it was well worth it. The battery life is 12 hours with a full charge. The memory is great. Your iPodShuffle can hold about 240 songs, which is plenty. There is not a bad word to say about the iPodshuffle1GB Green. I recommend this product to all potential buyers.
iPodShuffle1GB Includes...
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Advantages: Easy to use & compact Disadvantages: None
...The Apple Ipod Shuffle is 1 of the best mp3 players around. At an affordable price of just £45 from most stores. It's available in 5 stylish colours: Silver, Green, Purple, Red & Blue. It holds upto 240 Songs with just over 12hrs of battery life when fully charged. With it being light, extremely durable and uncommon for breakages. Even without the screen it is still very simple to use, which is why this makes the perfect gift or for yourself. I recommend this product to all potential buyers.
Final Thoughts
I use mine when going to the gym, and it's perfect. Just the right size to clip on to either my tracksuit bottoms or gym top. Excellent for most sports. 1 of the best products on the market....
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Features: Battery level indication, USB 2.0 compatibility
Digital player (recorder)
Supported Digital Audio Standards: WAV, AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3
Supported Bit Rate: 8 - 320Kbps
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Features: Variable bit-rate compatible
Headphones
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural - ear-bud
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Connections
Connector Type: 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Docking station
Battery
Battery: Player - rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Enclosure Type: Integrated
Run Time (Up To): 12 hour(s)
Recharge Time: 4 hour(s)
Manufacturer's product description
The world's smallest digital music player, the 1GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion. You know what they say about good things and small packages. But when something 1.62 inches long and about half an ounce holds up to 240 songs, "good" and "small" don't quite cut it. Especially when you can listen to your music for up to 12 continuous hours. In fact, iPod shuffle just may be the biggest thing in small. Clip it to your coin pocket. Clip it to your bag. No matter where you clip your skip-free iPod shuffle, you'll have instant access to music. And iPod shuffle's anodized aluminum enclosure goes with absolutely everything. Put it on, turn it up, and turn some heads. Got more than 240 songs in your iTunes library? No problem. Let iTunes autofill your iPod shuffle and get a new musical experience every time. Pop follows jazz. Rock follows rap. iPod shuffle loves to improvise. Take the Shuffle switch, for instance. Even if you've synchronized a particular playlist, you can shuffle songs with a flick.
System requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later
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