iPod Shuffle a step up or down for Apple?

Advantages: Small, light weight, sleek design and USB built in for easy plug and play use.
Disadvantages: Once rechargeable battery needs to be replaced you need to send it away (costs money) and no screen.

...The iPod shuffle many people would say that it is a step back for Apple as it doesn't include a screen and it has a lot less memory than its other larger iPod brothers. It is small (about the size of a packet of chewing gum) it is sleek and looks cool, up to 12hrs play time on one charge cycle, perfect for people on the go and don't like chunky MP3 Players, it is about the weight of a car key. One of the best things is that it charges when you put it into your USB port and it will charge when you are putting music on it. It has an easy to use slider switch on the back (Off, Play in order or Shuffle) also a battery light, all you have to do is press it and if the light is green (full battery), Orange (Roughly half full) or Red (Almost Empty). The Shuffle which will cost approx. £90+ is a good buy compared to the more expensive iPod...

Omega14 08.05.2005 · Read review
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Apple Ipod Shuffle - 1GB

Advantages: Small, cost effective, good sound quality
Disadvantages: no "visual" Display

...a bargain in price and because its so small I wear it under my sleeve so that I feel no threat of having it pinched whilst I run. It's easy to charge and once charged seems to last a very long time. All in all I am very pleased with my Ipod shuffle and it does everything that i need it to do. *please be aware that if you buy from argos you cant take it back unless its faulty so make sure you get right colour and storage level etc....

saralouvalentine 17.07.2008 · Read review
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iPod Shuffle - A Small Bite Of The Apple

Advantages: Battery life is strong; appearance; small and light
Disadvantages: No screen; lacks a hold switch; 1GB memory is small

...used to favour (black, white, silver). The iPod Shuffle still has the 'trademark' wheel at the front, including the centre button for play/pause, and you are able to switch tracks using the buttons on the left and right, and the top and bottom buttons alter the volume. And well...that's it. Am I disappointed it lacks a screen? In a way, yes. I like to be able to view my music, and feel as though I am properly in control. I don't like how there's not even a small screen going along the top which could display the track title. But, on the other hand, (and I am going to completely contradict myself here), I'm quite pleased there isn't a screen, because it makes the Shuffle appear very 'clean' and simple, which I am sure was Apple's idea when creating this MP3 player. It literally is a device made for holding some of your music collection...

Sonic4290 17.09.2009 · Read review
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Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver

Advantages: So light you dont know your wearing it
Disadvantages: You cant go to a specific song without flicking through thelwhole playlist

...Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB 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. You have...

hammer4 25.06.2007 · Read review
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ipod shuffle

Advantages: small hold lots of songs
Disadvantages: low battery life can't see song names

...i really dont like this mp3 player. yes it holds alot of songs and its small but you can't see what song your playing you have to skip through them untill you find it. the earphones that apple supply with the shuffle break easily i had mine for about 4 months before they stopped working and that was due to normal use. the battery life isn't that good either if your just letting it play through without skipping then it isn't bad but the more you skip or pause the quicker your battery runs out and that is the downfall of no batteries as you have to wait untill you are at a computer before you can charge it. itunes also automatically updates your ipod so if there is a song that has been deleted from itunes but you want it on your ipod its tough it gets deleted anyway....

xsteph69x 24.11.2007 · Read review
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The new Apple iPod Shuffle

Advantages: lightweight and easy to use
Disadvantages: can only charge from a PC

...I had never owned an Apple iPod before so was not sure what to expect. I had had other MP3 players in the past but I thought I would go for the new Shuffle because it looked pretty cool and wasnt too expensive. I thought i would invest in a big name brand in the hope that it would last longer. I bought the new Apple iPod mainly because I wanted an MP3 player which I could use while running. The Shuffle is really good for this because it is so small and light and easily clips onto my shorts. Due to its size there is no screen but i found this to be an advantage for me as the controls were very simple and easy to operate. i do not need a complicated multi-functional mp3 player so it is ideal for me. The shuffle also has a relatively small memory but holds enough songs from my point of view. you can store loads of songs on your...

vietnamcaz 25.02.2007 · Read review
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Ipod Shuffle...worth every penny

Advantages: Small, perfect for on the move
Disadvantages: Takes a bit of setting up, time consuming

...Smaller than a matchbox this mp3 player is by far one of the handiest and easiest to use on the market at the moment. The design has so much to offer a consumer especially a fitness freak like me who needs something fun, easy to carry and of excellent sound quality. I purchased this Ipod a few months back now with the sole purpose of wanting something small, dainty and lightweight that I could take with me to the gym and wouldn't get in the way of me working out. You would not believe how many mp3 players I have got through in the past what with dropping them on the treadmill then standing on them by accident. They generally don't tend to last too long with me about but this Ipod has definitely stood the test of time. The Ipod Shuffle is a product of the massively well known, worldwide company Apple and is retailing at anything...

K1r5ty21 13.09.2008 · Read review
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Ipod Shuffle

Advantages: Small and portable.
Disadvantages: Easy to lose if not careful

...This is a great little mp3 player for those people that are always on the go or those of you that just don't have room in your pocket for one of the bigger ipods. Its 1GB memory capacity may seem small in comparison to the bigger 20GB n 40GB but its better for those of you that like to limit yourself to a smaller selection of songs instead of being lost in all those songs you never listen to. One feature i think that this ipod shuffle is missing is a repeat button. Sometimes i just have one song I wish I could listen to over and over but to do that I need to hit back everytime the song finishes. Also the fact that the ipod uses the jack to charge instead of something similar to other ipods limit what you can buy for it to go along with it. Some of the features can be tricky to master at first but in time its all very simple...

sum41rule 09.05.2007 · Read review
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Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB

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 like the click wheel on the iPod Nano. The only difference is that this click wheel is not touch sensitive. You click the middle button to pause and play the music. On the click wheel you can adjust the volume of the music and change the song. One of the individual features about this iPod Shuffle is the clip on the back. This means you can wear your iPod Shuffle. You can clip it to...

Up-High-Down-Low 03.02.2008 · Read review
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Apple iPod shuffle 1GB

Advantages: small, lightweight and sleek design, perfect to carry around
Disadvantages: none

...The Apple iPod brand has taken control over the mp3 market and looks set to rise and rise. The thing I love about this particular iPod is the sleek, super small and lightweight design. I previously had the iPod mini which is a lot larger and bulkier than the new shuffle version, and the reason why I decided to downsize. The iPod shuffle also has a clip which you can use to attach to your clothes, bag, belt etc making it incredibly flexible for everyday use. £32 for 1GB (it also comes in 2GB for around £55) is absolutely great value for money. They come in a variety of colours, including pink, silver, purple (which I have) and blue, which if you want something which reflects your personality. Another cool thing about this product is if you buy it from the Apple website (which provides free UK delivery) you can get a free...

knittingdolphin 09.07.2008 · Read review
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