Apple iPod Shuffle

...to give 'em away are Apple justified in setting the £59.99 RRP? In short, is the cachet in the product quality or is it all brand name and minimal substance? Naturally, I endeavoured to find out... DESIGN The Shuffle's small - about the same length as a roll of Chewits and half the thickness - which is great for slipping into a jeans hip pocket. There are smaller players on the market, which are cheaper and just as effective in the hip-pocket field ...
...for it is advisable as Apple seem unlikely to rubberise/acetone coat the outer shell in the future. The navigation controls are nice and simple too, if a little too sensitive therefore they're prone to skipping tracks if you bump them accidentally. It's an attractive, functional layout that's very touchable and pleasant to use (the keys aren't sticky and are well spaced). I've read a lot of complaints about the lack of a navigation screen with the ...

crispybits 21.03.2006 · Read full review
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...down. Which market is Apple targeting? The answer is clearly those looking for an entry level player and a price tag to suit. The Shuffle comes in two flavours either half a gigabyte (512mb) priced at around £60 or one gigabyte (1024mb) around £80. At this price tag Apple have made some compromises but if you are enticed by what you've read then read on. My decision to purchase the Ipod Shuffle earlier this year was a risky, yet informed decision. ...
...would seem strange purchasing another Apple product but I was hooked on the design of the Shuffle and had read many other positive reviews of this product. I've put my faith in Apple one more time and thus far have not been disappointed. I purchased my Ipod Shuffle from Argos for about the going rate of £69 for the 512mb version early this year. The box is tastefully presented, small and compact complementing the sleek design of the Shuffle itself. ...

Ross-Murray 07.11.2006 · Read full review
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...of this is in the apple trademark white and it looks the business. Accompanying is the installation CD as the shuffle has to be installed on your PC with iTunes. I purchased the cheaper 512mb which is plenty for me, there is a more expensive 1gb that retails around £100. Next i had to run upstairs to get going. The iPod comes with a booklet for installation and how to use. This is very easy to read and understand. It guides you through installation. ...
...from here as well. You put the CD in your driver and away you go - it only takes minutes. As well as installing your iPod, iTunes is installed. I do not know how i lived without iTunes. It is a simple music player, but it has various abilities to make a create playlists, store music, it is also a CD burner ( make your own CDs ). iTunes also comes with a music store with about half a million songs. Here you can type in a artist and look for new and ...

lynnephillips 25.11.2005 · Read full review
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...of £19.99. Best avoided. Apple bought out the shuffle which was very expensive. I think the original one was about £70 for a 512mb and £100+ for the 1gb. There was no way I was going to justify that sort of money for the gym. Then the boys at Apple cracked it. A 1gb MP3 player for £55. It is made to the high quality standard of the original Ipods but was on par with price to the cheap chinese ones. The extremely small size, being 1.62 inches long ...
...I pre-ordered one from the Apple website. Sure enough it was delivered on 1 November 2006. Opening the box I could not believe how small it was. It had all the relevant functions for use at the gym. I have read other reviews and in disadvantages they have included 'no scrren, can't choose what you want to play, songs come out in a random order'. Hello? that is the point of the shuffle. If you want to see what song is playing - get the original. ...

yackers1 12.03.2007 · Read full review
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...symbol of shuffle and the apple logo, and a see-thru peep box where you can see the shuffle. The back of the box shows clearly the features and specs of the product. It plays AAC, MP3, WAV and audible formats, and need Mac or pc with a USB port, and iTunes program to add your songs to your shuffle. To open and get into the actual was tough as I had to use a knife to slice the plastic on the top off. === In the box === Ipod shuffle Lanyard And ...
...One year limited warranty booklet Apple computer software license agreement == Product == The shuffle is sized at 8.38cm in height and width 2.5cm. It is Very small and slightly smaller then the Ipod nano. It is made of plastic and very light weight and weighs 22grams. The front has the circular interface which is similar style to the other Ipod. On the dial it has volume up and down, rewind and fast forward, and the middle is the play and pause ...

kitty_l 15.06.2006 · Read full review
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...always download it from the apple internet site. AFter i put a hundred songs onto my ipod shuffle, which only took like couple of minutes (which is another good thing), i charged my shuffle up. I started charging my shuffle like around 8 pm and it finished charging around 11 o clock. only 3 hrs to charge up, Faster than charging the normal ipod. Get that normal ipod! Now, when i powered the shuffle, and tuned to the max volume, i nearly fell off ...
...any problem, you can contact apple support where you can get it either serviced or fixed easily. There is basically how=to-guides. The price is very good for it's functions. I would prefer to get 100 pounds of this than 220 pounds of normal ipod. Another thing, if you are consider getting one, please change the earphones, you don't want to get our shuffle stolen do you? ...

zikiman 31.01.2006 (05.03.2006) · Read full review
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...everything you would expect from Apple -minimalist and uber-cool.. The Shuffle has even done away with the USB cable that links regular iPods to your PC - it just plugs straight into your hard drive. As for the sound (the most important bit) it's excellent. The sound seems a lot clearer than my old iPod (although this may have something to do with the fact that I also have new earphones!) and the volume goes up a lot further. The Shuffle works by ...
...I chose to stick with Apple was because I was convinced of the quality of their goods and also because iTunes is just such an easy application to use! My husband has a Sony mp3 player and the system Sony use is pants! It's really tricksy and never does what you want it to. Another small drawback is that the controls are a bit fiddly. It may just be because I'm used to the regular-sized iPod but it's taken a bit of getting used to. If you believe ...

clairestevens 08.03.2006 · Read full review
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don't understand the folks who complain that this iPod has no LCD or fancy features. It's not supposed to! That is where it's strength is. I have had mine for a couple of weeks now. You can store over 24 hours of music on it and you have the choice of listening to it in the playlist order or random shuffle mode. If you put the songs on it you already know who performs it, if you don't then simply go back to your computer to find out. By eliminating ...
...to to get scratched or broken, and you aren't distracted by information overload. You get to enjoy music for the shear sake of enjoying music and maybe work a brain cell or two by trying to remember who did that song. Also, this little device has plenty of fidelity. Just how much do you need when you are out jogging, walking, or riding in a car? Even if you are in a quiet environment you will be pleased with the sound. Want better sound quality? ...

urner679 08.03.2006 · Read full review
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...new versions of iTunes. Apple are a very good company and their mp3 players show it. They are very sturdy and work great! I would highly recommend this as a first MP3 player and for a child. I dont think that a person of an older age group will like this one because it doesnt have a screen and the memory isnt as good as you would hope. ...

monkeybrother 20.03.2008 · Read full review
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I purchased an Ipod Shuffle approx three months ago, with my budget avaliable this was an MP3 player that i really liked the look of, and ode to Apples already excellent MP3 player Range this is a very good buy indeed. My record collection was only in the Hundreds so i had no need to buy a Ipod Mini or a Proper one, so i chose the 512mb version of the shuffle. I managed to squeeze 300 of my favorite tunes onto it and its great, there are two different ...
...play, i.e goes through each of the tracks one by one, or Shuffle (this is the mode i like) it atomatically choses a selection of your tracks and plays them in a random order, the best thing is that it changes every time you turn on. The feature i also love about it is the headphones, they are exactly the same ones that the bigger versions come with so excellent sound quality. It is extremely small, easy to use/navigate, the only downsides i could ...

Trevorb33 11.10.2005 (14.10.2005) · Read full review
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I have had my 1GB Ipod Shuffle for about nine months. I have never had any problems with it, and I would recommend it. Pros: + Size - same size as most USB pen drives with the advantage of playing mp3s. + ITunes compatibility - I have only used it with ITunes, but it works very well - it autmatically installed when I put it in the USB port. + Sound Quality - one you attach some decent headphones the sound is very good. + Rugged - solid plastic ...
...Earphones - provided earphones poor. Neither the sound quality nor the comfort is good. I changed mine for a Sony set. - Fiddly controls - The 'On' slider switch goes from Off to Random Play to Sequential Play. It is difficult to set it to Random Play without looking carefully at the switch. - Compatibility issues - as with many mp3 players, it is only compatible with music downloaded from certain providers (in this case ITunes), along with ripped ...

johnarmoe 03.01.2006 · Read full review
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After having my previous portable CD player for a long long time I couldnt get over the size of this at first! no need for huge pockets or a bag - this really is the size of a chewing gum pack and so you can fit it in your jeans pocket. The sound quality is fantastic - super clear and the volume goes almost deafeningly loud. Some may say that not having a screen to tell you whats next is one downside of this product but it means that it can be smaller ...
...is the option to play the playlist downloaded in the right order should you want some order! The 512mB holds just over 120songs which i feel is perfect and the added bonus is you can convert some memory for file storage and use as a USB stick! This has to be the best present i have ever received and is a great cheaper option to an ipod... to me the only downside is its not available in pink! ...

Danibabe0510 23.10.2005 · Read full review
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The Ipod Shuffle is a very good purchace, it is small, simple and easy to use especially for people not very good at using technology. It's neat design consists of only the necesities needed to play songs. It fits perfectly in to a handbag or pocket and is able to boast a designer name; Apple, known to all! I got the Ipod Shuffle for my birthday 4 months ago and is still working really well, its storage space holds a good amount of songs which is ...
...as this Ipod Shuffle will keep anyone occupied for hours on end! I love this Ipod Shuffle as it is perfect for everyday use, however ido find that the lack of the digital screen like on the normal Ipod can be a disadvantage as you cannot see what song is playing and you cannot choose a song you want, you have to flick through randomly. ...

jayel88 15.11.2005 · Read full review
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The first thing you will notice after you have parted with your money is that you don't get a lot in the box. Supplied with the iPod shuffle is a lanyard and iPod earbuds. On actual performance, I thought that the iPod shuffle was pretty good, as it had quite fast transfer times, and the sound quality was as good or better than its competitors. The iPod shuffle is ideal for carrying around your favourite tunes. However, if you enjoy listening to ...
...navigating through the songs is very hard, as the only shortcut available is to go right to the beginning of your music collection. The battery life is adequate for moderate usage, but I would recommend purchasing a charger, as depending on a computer can become tiresome. Overall, I was very impressed with the iPod shuffle, as it fulfills its major criteria: to randomise your music. ...

afraser 31.12.2007 · Read full review
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"Apple" came up with another product to sell. This miniature MP3 player comes in different capacities, the most common is; 512MB and 1GB . In other words it has capacity to hold about; 240 songs and about 500 on the other one. (Readings were recorded at a compresion rate of typical 128kb/s.).However if you use WMA format you could squize in around 300 songs on the 512MB. And maybe 610 songs on the 1GB. But its a bit expensive considering it has no ...

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