Friday, October 28, 2011

Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Orange (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL


Manufacturer : Apple Computer
Model : MC749LL/A
ASIN : B001FA1NW8
Price : 49$
Last Price : 48$(Discount 2.040816327%
See Special Offers
Amazon.com Product Description

Introducing the new, colorful clip-and-go iPod shuffle. Its buttons give you an easy way to play your music. With a press of the VoiceOver button, you can hear the song's title and artist, playlist menu, or battery status. And it holds hundreds of songs, multiple playlists, and Genius Mixes, so you can always have the perfect music for every mood.

With buttons, VoiceOver, and playlists, it's the perfect mix. Click to enlarge.

Built-in clip.

Easy-to-use control pad for playing your music, audiobooks, and podcasts.

Available in silver, blue, green, orange, and pink.

Design. As beautiful as it is wearable.

Sleek, polished aluminum. Five brilliant colors.
Its main body is crafted from a single piece of aluminum and polished to a beautiful shine, so the new iPod shuffle feels solid, sleek, and durable. And the color palette makes it the perfect fashion accessory. Choose gleaming silver, blue, green, orange, or pink.

Hundreds of songs to go
Never leave a favorite tune behind. Along with up to 15 hours of battery life, iPod shuffle gives you 2 GB of storage capacity, good for hundreds of songs. That's plenty of room for the essential songs for your workout or commute. And for multiple playlists, Genius Mixes, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Goes anywhere. And with anything.
iPod shuffle isn't just portable. It's wearable, too. Clip it to your shirt, jacket, workout gear, backpack, or purse strap, and it stays put--whether you're running an errand or running around the track.

Controls. Right on the button.

Control your music with just a click
It's back--the big, clickable control pad on the front of iPod shuffle. It's 18 percent larger than on previous iPod shuffle models, so it's even easier to see and use the music controls. Press the center button to play and pause. Press the outer buttons to skip forward or back and adjust volume. Click, click, click. It's music to your fingers.

Play it your way
Maybe you're the spontaneous type. Or maybe you prefer a little order. Just flip the shuffle switch to suit your listening style. Flip it to the left, and you'll hear your music in a refreshingly random way. Flip it to the middle, and your songs play in order. Or flip to the right to turn iPod shuffle off.

VoiceOver. It tells you what you want to hear.

Give your songs a voice
Say you're listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. Just press the new VoiceOver button on top of your iPod shuffle, and it tells you. You can even use VoiceOver to hear the names of playlists and switch between them. And if your battery needs charging, VoiceOver tells you that, too.

It speaks your language
A French love song. A Spanish bolero. An Italian cantata. Your music library has songs from all over the world. That's why VoiceOver speaks 25 different languages. So it can tell you song titles and artists in their native tongues or any language you choose.

Playlists. The perfect mix for every mood.

Sync to your heart's content
iTunes on your Mac or PC makes it easy to load up your iPod shuffle. Just choose the playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, and other audio files you want, then sync.

When one playlist isn't enough
You probably have multiple playlists in iTunes on your computer. One for your commute. One for the gym. One for just relaxing. Sync all those playlists to iPod shuffle, and you can play the perfect mix for whatever mood strikes you. VoiceOver tells you the name of each playlist, so it's easy to switch between them and find the one you want without looking.

Genius comes to iPod shuffle
There's another way to get a good mix of music on iPod shuffle: let Genius do the work. Activate Genius in iTunes on your computer, and it automatically finds songs that sound great together. Then it creates Genius Mixes, which you can easily sync to your iPod shuffle. It's the perfect way to rediscover songs you haven't listened to in, like, forever.

What's in the Box?

2 GB iPod shuffle (orange), Apple earphones, iPod shuffle USB cable (45 mm), quick start guide, and other important product information.

Product Description

This iPod Shuffle gives you all the great features you loved about your iPod but in a much smaller size! Weighing only 0.44 ounces and 0.34-inches thick, The VoiceOver button lets you hear the name of the playlist, album, artist and even if your battery needs charging in multiple languages. Features/Specifications: *Apple iPod Shuffle 4th Generation MP3 Player???General Features: *Up to 15 hours of music *Shuffle switch randomizes playlist *Charges and syncs via USB (USB to 3.5 mm sync cable included) *Complete skip-free playback *Stores data via USB flash drive *VoiceOver button lets you hear the name of the playlist, album, artist and even *if your battery needs charging in multiple languages *Up to 15 hours music playback with rechargeable battery *3.5 mm stereo headphone out/Data sync/Recharge jack *Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery *Sturdy, built-in clip*Audio Support: *Skip-free playback *Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz *AAC (8 to 320 Kbps) *Protected AAC (from iTunes Store) *MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps) *MP3 VBR *Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) *Apple Lossless *WAV *Battery and Power Specifications: *Up to 15 hours of audio playback *80% charged in 2 hours; fully charged in about 3 hours *Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery *Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately) *Package Includes: *Apple iPod Shuffle MP3 Player *Earphones *iPod shuffle USB Cable*Product Page Compatible With Ipod Shuffle 4th Generation Shuffle 4th Generation
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

491 of 502 people found the following review helpful:
Great little thing
  
I just got my new shuffle in the mail today. I needed something for running and dreadmilling when it is too snowy/icy to run outside.
My initial impressions:

Pros
Great little thing (small)
strong clip
easy to use (hooray for buttons!)
simple, multi-position switch on the top lets you play in order or shuffle. Voice over button is easy to use and works well.
Easy to sync (choose playlists, genius playlists, albums, artists, podcasts, etc...)
Looks good (see my notes about online photos at the bottom)
Long (15h) battery life.

EDIT: A "hold" function has been added, just hold the center button to activate and deactivate, good feature. It would be useful if I had just gotten mine, but I learned how to use it without the feature so I don't end up using hold much.

Cons
None. (As far am I concerned, there are cons like "no screen" and such, but if you order this to get an ipod shuffle, not a nano or other mp3 player, you will not be disappointed. I was not let down at all).

EDIT: After some thought and use, I thought of some cons.
$50 for 2gb is not a great price compared to other mp3 players.
2gb might be limiting to you. This just means you have to choose or let itunes choose what music goes on there carefully.
Because the buttons take up most of the front of the ipod, it can be hard to use the clip while it is turned on without pressing the next button.

Conclusion:
If you know what an ipod shuffle does, need a reasonable music player that syncs with your itunes, and don't need more. GET ONE!!! I can't imagine you will be let down.

One last note: From all the photos online, you can't really tell, bu this is not a matte finish ipod. The finish is shiny, but not mirror-y. And actually, no one will care about this, but the top and bottom are matte silver. It looks good.

EDIT: 7/6/11 I put it through the wash last month, oops, but it's still going strong!


493 of 511 people found the following review helpful:
Headphones suck!
The headphones that are required to use the new ipod shuffle are probably the poorest example of product design i've ever seen. Based on its size, portability and Apple's marketing, you would think this would be a perfect product for exercising. That is where you would be wrong! The controls on the headphone wire are right up next to your ear, and unless you exercise without sweating, that tiny box is doomed to get filled with sweat. I bought this ipod specifically for running, but after about 3 miles the controls start acting totally erratically, randomly and constantly switching between songs and playlists, or alternatively not playing any music but just talking at me with its annoying computer voice. I can only attribute the behavior to sweat getting on the control box. Today I even tried covering the box with plastic wrap and tape, but to no avail. I was so frustrated with the ipod's crazy behavior on mile 6 that I actually ripped the headphones out of my ears and threw them in the ditch. Not kidding. Looking for some alternative to control it, because I do really like it's size for running, and the new playlist feature is great...but not when it's acting crazy. I'm so irritated that Apple overlooked this crucial aspect of this product.


278 of 288 people found the following review helpful:
Worst Apple product ever
  
I bought the new iPod Shuffle as a replacement for my 2nd Gen Shuffle (which I loved) which died. I already have a iPhone which I use on a daily basis. The Shuffle is just for use in the gym and when out running.

I have just returned the iPod Shuffle as I have had nothing but problems with it. The first one I bought died completely within a couple of days and was duly replaced. The replacement I was given caused me nothing but headaches and so is now on its way back to Apple. I won't be getting another.

Each time I used it, it either stopped working, wouldn't change tracks or kept on repeating the message "playlist 1, playlist 1..." which was so annoying that I had to stop using it and am now looking for an alternative product.
The reason it does this (so I am told) is because the controls on the headphones are not moisture-proof! Mine died on me during slow jog in which I was hardly sweating at all! So unless you are one of those people who never sweats, this product is completely useless.

I know that Apple are working with 3rd party headphone manufacturers to produce alternative headphones, but why should you have to pay more just to get headphones which actually do what they are supposed to do?

Most Recent Customer Reviews

The headset line is a little short
The headset line is a little short, i can't rise my head when hanging it on the trousersbelt, so it's not possible to take it when playing ,runing.
by Geln Yang

won't take charge
shuffle will not take charge. will edit review if I can exchange it for one that will work properly,hope so
by larry

its too sensitive
Everything works as it should and meets expectations for a shuffle except one thing. When i use the control wheel i almost always inadvertently hit the pause button because they...
by Henry Segura

Gave as gift
I gave this to my granddaughter as a birthday gift and she is very happy with it. Since I personally have not used it, all I can say is my impression is it is very small and I...
by Jeff's Advice

Player, that does not making sound.
Bought it at Target and brought it back on next day because it is TOO quiet. Drum&Bass sounds like if you hearing it from somebody's headphones. No bass, No Volume.

by alex

I bought 2
This product is very nice I bought (2) one for me, for when I walk and one for my Pastors 24 anniversary.
by Joselyn

Ipod Shuffle Gen 4
Just what I wanted, Price was low and it came in a reasonable amount of time. Will
buy again from this Vendor
by jmt

Similar to 2nd Generation model
I previously had the second generation model. After four years of using it while running, it finally gave out (likely do to sweat overload).
by Runner

It's an iPod
Light weight and simple to use. The 4th generation iPod shuffle has buttons unlike its predecessor and thank goodness. You will clip this guy on and forget it's there.
by Alexander J. Czisny

Battery Life Is Terrible
After fully charging my new Shuffle, I used it at the gym the first time for a total of no more than 1.5 hours.
by Amy Martin

See More Facebook And Join
Posted by at No comments:

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Metal (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL


Manufacturer : Apple Computer
Model : MA564LL/A
ASIN : B000EPJL1A
Price : 79$
Last Price : 78.99$(Discount 0.012658228%
See Special Offers
Product Description

Apple iPod Shuffle - Using either witchcraft, fairy dust or highly gifted engineers (we're not sure which), Apple has created a 2nd generation iPod Shuffle of an almost impossibly small size. Only slightly bigger than a U.S. quarter, this teesy-weesy device packs 1GB of storage space. Enough for up to 250 of your favorite songs! Apple also attached a clip to the back of the Shuffle, so you can wear it anywhere for skip-free music playback. Perfect for working out or just walking down the street. Unit Dimensions - 1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41 (inc. clip) Unit Weight - 0.55 oz.


Most Helpful Customer Reviews

831 of 869 people found the following review helpful:
Gift away your old shuffle and go for this cool little thing!
        
This review is from: Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Metal (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)
My new shuffle gives me the ultimate coolness factor! The functionality is awesome too.
The shuffle arrived in it's beautiful transparent hard plastic box. It is really small, 1.5 inches long and 1 inch wide and the depth without the clip is hardly a few mm. The packaging is great too, even better than the last green cardboard box, and if you buy it from apple you can engrave it with your special message and also include a gift note which arrives in a tiny white envelope with a silver apple logo. My shuffle has my name and cell phone number engraved at the back from Apple in case it goes missing...though I don't think the finder would ever want to return it.

The "goodness" of a shuffle: I had always liked the Gen 1 shuffle too as it was small, and could slip into my tight jeans easily. Every time I wanted to change a song while at the airport in a queue, shopping for groceries or jogging I could just press the raised ring as I knew where each symbol was. I never needed to look at it or to take my attention away from what I was doing. It was light too, so much so that the weight of the headphones would sometimes nudge it out of my pocket and it would clatter to the floor. When I wanted to change the songs I just slipped it into my laptop. I had planned to buy a bigger iPod or even the Zune or Zenvision for my car so I could load my complete song collection (and get rid of XM) or for long plane trips where I might look at the screen. But for the everyday activities - jogs, work in the kitchen/garage/garden, or shopping trips I was happy with the low maintenance easy-breezy shuffle. So, the early pictures of the new shuffle blew me away ...I realized it was time to give away my old one...to my dad in this case, who loves listening to his books on shuffle, and doesn't want a screen.

The 2G shuffle: The new shuffle sounds just as good as the last one and the headphones tangle up less with a rubber slider. Did I tell you that the white and gray headphones co-ordinate perfectly with the gray and white look of the new shuffle? I love these little touches from Apple...(Can't believe Microsoft thinks the dull brown color of Zune is cool...) The port to connect the headphones is the same one you connect the docking station to load songs or charge it. The docking station is small too, white on top and barely 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide with gray rubber base with an apple logo that prevents it from sliding around. You'll need to download the 35MB iTunes software to your computer (in case you don't have it already) and then load up your songs on the shuffle and you're ready to go. When it updates software the light indicator is red, orange when it uploads songs and green when you eject it and it's ready to play. The genius is that there is no need for a separate battery indicator as the same light glows orange for low charge or red if your battery is very low. In fact the same light will tell you with a blink sequence if there are no songs loaded. Press the forward button once and it will go back to the beginning of the same song, press it twice it goes to the next song. Similar function for the reverse button. If you press the play/pause button 3 times it goes to the beginning of the playlist...If you have your songs organized you can load the list you want according to your mood and these controls are enough to take you where you may want to go.

I was able to load 180 songs on to my shuffle, which is more than enough for a whole week for me. You have to use iTunes but all my songs are from CDs or downloads from other sites and I did not have a problem getting them on to the shuffle with the iTunes software.

The only downside I see is that I'll have to carry the docking station to charge it or upload songs if I travel, and while the docking station is really small, it makes the shuffle less self-contained. However, given the look of the new shuffle I don't mind too much. Especially now that I have a clip on the new shuffle, a feature I did not anticipate would make carrying the shuffle so much easier.

In fact, now I am in love with the convenience of the shuffle's clip that makes it easy to access and does not keep falling out with the weight of the headphones. The possibilities of where to clip it are endless. I've had it clipped to my T shirt neck, my office shirt front, on my leather coat lapel, or the jeans top pocket, or even my purse strap. Doesn't fall out and it's easier to reach the buttons.

By the way, all the people with negative reviews for 2G don't seem to be users. If I just want to make toast I don't want to buy an oven, even if it's available for the same price. If I wanted a screen on the shuffle I would get a Nano or something else. But the shuffle gives me what I want -not only does it play great music, it's cute enough to sit on my blouse. And does get some ooohs and aaaahs!

Now how about blue, red and pink metal shuffles...I need to color coordinate them with all my outfits! ;-)
Update Feb 28, 2007: So Apple listened to me (!) and they do have these in nice colors now...love that orange..

PS - If you like the review, check out my new Shuffle pics in the customer images. Please rate my review too and let me know if it was helpful for you.


268 of 307 people found the following review helpful:
With a huge makeover, the new Shuffle lives up to the Apple name!
  
This review is from: Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Metal (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)
NEW:
-Thinner
-Square
-Aluminum
-Clip instead of lanyard
-Docked USB instead of strait plug
-Slightly lighter

GOOD:
-Very compact
-Great looking design and button layout
-Excellent sound quality
-Much more durable (and less flimsy, I always felt like I'd break my old shuffle in half if I sat on it)
-No external cap to loose
-Clip is very useful
-iTunes Sync

BAD:
-No battery life improvement (still 12 hours)
-Still no screen
-Clip is a little stiffer than I'd like
-Cheap headphones
-Still no FM tuner, mic, voice record, or line-in
-No accessories for it that aid in your workouts, yet (like the Nano)
-1GB is the largest capacity

BOTTOM LINE: At a price point impossible to ignore, this excellent sounding MP3 player continues Apple's great line of electronics. The perfect starter player or for workout enthusiasts. For those looking for a great compact MP3 player, look no further.


22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
Comes w/janky old earbuds, otherwise LOVE
     
This review is from: Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Metal (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)
I received my Shuffle straight from the manufacturer today (took 3 days to arrive to DC from China, according to FedEx tracking). I had to update my iTunes to 7.0.2, but other than that, the device was ready to sync right out of the box. The packaging is exactly the same as the Nano, very efficiently packed, and no install CD.

I'd love to give it 5 stars like I gave the Nano, but my one complaint is big enough to deduct a star: The Shuffle does NOT come with the new, updated earbuds that come with the Nano, but instead ships with the old, round ones with the foam covers. I mean, really Steve Jobs, how bougie is that? Hopefully, this will change with later orders.

Personally, I much prefer the updated earbuds and never got a good fit with the old earbuds. I remain mystified by the functionality of those foam covers. Also, I feel it's a bit dodgy for Apple to sell the new ones for $29 separately and include them as a pack-in for every other new iPod model except the Shuffle. Granted, the Shuffle is the cheapest, but previously, all the iPod models came with the same janky earbuds standard, so to unload the leftovers on the Shuffles now hardly seems fair.

All that said, the Shuffle itself is fantastic. Sound quality is great. The USB-integrated docking system is genius, no more USB nubbin coming out of the player, though you CAN still drag and drop files onto the iPod on your desktop -- just like a thumb drive or regular iPod.

Finally, the design is super! It looks a lot like the radio remote, a little wider and thicker, the major difference being that the Shuffle is cased in alumninum vs plastic. Its clip is also made of aluminum and non-removable. The Shuffle has a little light on the top that flashes either green, yellow or red and in various patterns, depending on whatever Morse code thing it's trying to tell you. Like everything Mac, it's very intuitive, and you'll figure it out quick.

I was never into the old Shuffle, but I really like the look and feel of this one. It's tiny enough to take anywhere, but solid enough to throw in your purse (or for guys, pocket/European carry-all) without being afraid it will break. The clip is a big design improvement as well. As much as I love Mac, iPod necklaces don't really go with everything.

Most Recent Customer Reviews

Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Lime Green (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
excellent portable ipod can save anywhere great sound and great music lamacenamiento capacity. I was satisfied with the purchase of Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Lime Green (2nd...
by pedro

Don't buy this!
This item showed up without headphones or charger. It was dented (which I wouldn't have cared so much about since it was pretty cheap) and it will not hold a charge or play the...
by krueger

5 years...and still going strong!
I am the first to admit that I get a bit cranky when I see Apple churning-out new products almost constantly, and out-dating their own stuff with fearless abandon (well,...
by Ian Bennett

Fantastic . . . but now not worth very much
I own two of these - love them, have one with me at nearly all times. I play podcasts on it and it is just great to listen to them on the shuffle.
by suible

Mini ipod is great!
I am very happy with this purchase. It is a bit pricey for an ipod but I understand why a lot of runners use it...
by S. Lee

WHAT???
My goodness. Why do sellers charge so much for a used apple shuffle when you can go to Walmart and purchase a brand new one for much cheaper or a used one from Ebay for almost...
by L. Xiong

Can't go wrong!
If you're thinking of buying a shuffle, I'll make this easy for you buy the SECOND GENERATION SHUFFLE!!! I have had mine for a few years and I even bought it refurbished!!
by Gina

Cost
This seller cannot be serious. There must be some amazing typo! How can this cost $125.99 US when the 3rd generation costs $79.00 for a 4GB??????
by A. King

Yes, I love my Shuffle!
What is there to say about the iPod shuffle that hasn't already been said in the other 600+ reviews?
by Margaret Picky

Worthless
You can't even see what song you are playing and you need to use iTunes to upload your music. For this price, you can get something a LOT better that's not iPod that could even...
by Eva

See More Facebook And Join
Posted by at No comments:

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Purple (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL


Manufacturer : Apple Computer
Model : MB526LL/A
ASIN : B0012LUPD8
Price : 69$
Last Price : 179.99$(Discount -160.8550725%
See Special Offers
Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The 2 GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 500 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. And now it's available in your choice of remixed colors. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion.

Controls
iPod shuffle pays respect to its bigger siblings with a circular control pad that puts the "go" in ergonomic. Click the center button to play and pause. Click the outer buttons to move back, skip forward, and adjust volume.



Pop the iPod shuffle into the included dock and sync with iTunes. View iPod shuffle dimensions.


The shuffle switch lets you mix up the iPod contents, or play playlists in the order you want. View larger.
Clip
Thanks to a built-in clip, iPod shuffle goes with anything. Clip it to your sleeve, lapel, coin pocket. No matter where you wear it, iPod shuffle speaks volumes about your style.

Shuffle switch
Embrace your inner rebel: Flip the shuffle switch to mix up iPod shuffle's contents. Flip it again to play your handpicked playlists and albums in the order you synced them from iTunes.

Battery indicator
Green means go, amber means you're low, and red means you've almost hit zero. But with up to 12 hours of battery life, the iPod shuffle may keep rocking even longer than you do.

Headphone jack
The headphone jack does double-duty as a dock connector. Flip iPod shuffle upside-down and drop it into the included dock. Connect the dock to your Mac or PC for a quick sync and charge. Away from your computer? Charge on the go with the optional Apple USB power adapter.


Product Description

It's about the size of a matchbook and can pack 36 hours of your favorite songs. It's the 2-gigabyte iPod shuffle, an ultra-compact player with a simple design and brushed aluminum finish. Create a hand-picked playlist in iTunes and load it onto the iPod shuffle. You can listen to your songs in order, or have the player mix them up in random "Shuffle" mode

  • Circular control pad easily operate your iPod shuffle's control with one hand.
  • iPod dock download songs through a dock connector cable or charge and sync simultaneously.
  • Access to iTunes store browse, preview and download free video and audio podcasts as well as thousands of audio books, games, TV shows, movies and music files. Conveniently sync files from your desktop to your iPod shuffle.
  • iTunes autofill delivers a new musical experience every time you sync. You also have the ability to shuffle songs during playback with the slide of a switch.
  • 2GB hard drive stores up to 500 songs so you can l
    Most Helpful Customer Reviews

    3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
    Purple iPod Shuffle
      
    • This review is from: Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Purple (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)
    It took some time, but I finally imported all my 80's rock CDs and my current favorites on my Shuffle. It's so cool that I have about 400 of my all time favorite songs on this little piece of technology, with room to add about 100 more. It certainly brings a smile to my face when I listen - especially with the song shuffle option - I'm listening to 70's Eagles, 80's Def Leppard, 90's Goo Goo Dolls to today's Nickelback with a mix of today's country and pop! I'm about to be 40 and I definitely recommend this to everyone my age. It's very easy to operate and even easier to enjoy.


    2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
    Very Easy to Use!
      
    This review is from: Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Purple (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)
    I purchased this mp3 player about a week ago, and was very excited to see a packaged had arrived in only 3 days. The Shuffle is a great way to listen to a smaller selection of tunes on the go. The size of it is simply amazing. (Roughly 1.3 inches wide, 0.8 inches tall, and 0.2 inches thick) The player is so well designed i find myself just looking at it!

    Pros
    -Compact
    -Amazing design
    -Easy Use

    Cons
    -Included headphones have low-end sound quality
    -the dock is tiny, but with a foot long cable.
    -Recomends itunes, which only sells protected music, making other mp3 players useless to former Ipod users.
    -Itunes is very hard to use with slow internet, frusterating to update.

    All in all, a great player, but you might want to invest in a new dock/headphones.


    1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
    Love it!
    This review is from: Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Purple (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)
    I never had an iPod or MP3 player before so it was all new to me. First I had to have some help getting the box open. Then I needed help on transferring downloaded music from my computer to the iPod. Now that someone helped me, I can do it all and it is all incredibly easy! I love everything about it! I want to show everybody! I love living in this modern day and age where I have traveling information and music! It has opened up a whole new world. Today I ordered 2 more iPods. (Big Smile)

    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation: PERFECT!
    I absolutely love this little iPod. It's perfect for playing music. Perfect portibility, perfect sound quality, perfect price, perfect size and weight; anything you ask about this...
    by Betty Lue Hansen

    EXCELLENT
    I love this .... I just clip and walk, run, etc. The memory is large enough for my songs and really for the price I paid it is EXCELLENT!!!
    by Sara Prieto

    Love this little gadget
    I decided to buy this after seeing a friends. I was looking to get something small for the gym that I didn't have to have strapped to my arm or have to hold.
    by J. Oneill

    Simply perfect
    What is there to say about the iPod shuffle that hasn't already been said in all the other reviews?

    So here are the five things *I* like best about it:...
    by Margaret Picky

    Love this!
    I love my Shuffle Ipod. I use it mainly for working out. Before getting the Ipod I would get bored with my workouts.
    by Beth Resemius

    Got taken...
    Instead of sending a 2 GB new product, as advertized, the vendor sent a 1 GB used product. When I informed him, he replied that I should have read the fine print in the...
    by G. Walton

    perfect tiny mp3
    I purchased this shuffle specifically to go with a new head set made by Arriva. The shuffle fits directly into the wrap around ear buds - no wires, weighs almost nothing.
    by K. Pierz

    great product!
    My ipod shipped fast and worked great. It is soo handy and tiny. I would reccomend this seller to anyone!
    by L. Mcpherson

    Excellent for working out
    I love the ipod shuffle. It's convenient and easy to carry around while working out. It clips right on to whatever you want to clip it to like your shirt or pant pocket.
    by G. Borja

    crazy for mini
    i have all different sizes of ipod but this is the bomb. it's great to have to work out with. don't even know it's on my body. i can put it anywhere!!
    by gingi

    See More Facebook And Join
    Posted by at No comments:

    Monday, October 24, 2011

    Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Bright Blue (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL


    Manufacturer : Apple Computer
    Model : MA949LL/A
    ASIN : B000EPHQNA
    Price : 79$
    Last Price : 69.99$(Discount 11.40506329%
    See Special Offers
    Product Description

    IPOD SHUFFLE 1G - BLUE 2ND GEN-USA
    Most Helpful Customer Reviews

    831 of 869 people found the following review helpful:
    Gift away your old shuffle and go for this cool little thing!
            
    My new shuffle gives me the ultimate coolness factor! The functionality is awesome too.
    The shuffle arrived in it's beautiful transparent hard plastic box. It is really small, 1.5 inches long and 1 inch wide and the depth without the clip is hardly a few mm. The packaging is great too, even better than the last green cardboard box, and if you buy it from apple you can engrave it with your special message and also include a gift note which arrives in a tiny white envelope with a silver apple logo. My shuffle has my name and cell phone number engraved at the back from Apple in case it goes missing...though I don't think the finder would ever want to return it.

    The "goodness" of a shuffle: I had always liked the Gen 1 shuffle too as it was small, and could slip into my tight jeans easily. Every time I wanted to change a song while at the airport in a queue, shopping for groceries or jogging I could just press the raised ring as I knew where each symbol was. I never needed to look at it or to take my attention away from what I was doing. It was light too, so much so that the weight of the headphones would sometimes nudge it out of my pocket and it would clatter to the floor. When I wanted to change the songs I just slipped it into my laptop. I had planned to buy a bigger iPod or even the Zune or Zenvision for my car so I could load my complete song collection (and get rid of XM) or for long plane trips where I might look at the screen. But for the everyday activities - jogs, work in the kitchen/garage/garden, or shopping trips I was happy with the low maintenance easy-breezy shuffle. So, the early pictures of the new shuffle blew me away ...I realized it was time to give away my old one...to my dad in this case, who loves listening to his books on shuffle, and doesn't want a screen.

    The 2G shuffle: The new shuffle sounds just as good as the last one and the headphones tangle up less with a rubber slider. Did I tell you that the white and gray headphones co-ordinate perfectly with the gray and white look of the new shuffle? I love these little touches from Apple...(Can't believe Microsoft thinks the dull brown color of Zune is cool...) The port to connect the headphones is the same one you connect the docking station to load songs or charge it. The docking station is small too, white on top and barely 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide with gray rubber base with an apple logo that prevents it from sliding around. You'll need to download the 35MB iTunes software to your computer (in case you don't have it already) and then load up your songs on the shuffle and you're ready to go. When it updates software the light indicator is red, orange when it uploads songs and green when you eject it and it's ready to play. The genius is that there is no need for a separate battery indicator as the same light glows orange for low charge or red if your battery is very low. In fact the same light will tell you with a blink sequence if there are no songs loaded. Press the forward button once and it will go back to the beginning of the same song, press it twice it goes to the next song. Similar function for the reverse button. If you press the play/pause button 3 times it goes to the beginning of the playlist...If you have your songs organized you can load the list you want according to your mood and these controls are enough to take you where you may want to go.

    I was able to load 180 songs on to my shuffle, which is more than enough for a whole week for me. You have to use iTunes but all my songs are from CDs or downloads from other sites and I did not have a problem getting them on to the shuffle with the iTunes software.

    The only downside I see is that I'll have to carry the docking station to charge it or upload songs if I travel, and while the docking station is really small, it makes the shuffle less self-contained. However, given the look of the new shuffle I don't mind too much. Especially now that I have a clip on the new shuffle, a feature I did not anticipate would make carrying the shuffle so much easier.

    In fact, now I am in love with the convenience of the shuffle's clip that makes it easy to access and does not keep falling out with the weight of the headphones. The possibilities of where to clip it are endless. I've had it clipped to my T shirt neck, my office shirt front, on my leather coat lapel, or the jeans top pocket, or even my purse strap. Doesn't fall out and it's easier to reach the buttons.

    By the way, all the people with negative reviews for 2G don't seem to be users. If I just want to make toast I don't want to buy an oven, even if it's available for the same price. If I wanted a screen on the shuffle I would get a Nano or something else. But the shuffle gives me what I want -not only does it play great music, it's cute enough to sit on my blouse. And does get some ooohs and aaaahs!

    Now how about blue, red and pink metal shuffles...I need to color coordinate them with all my outfits! ;-)
    Update Feb 28, 2007: So Apple listened to me (!) and they do have these in nice colors now...love that orange..

    PS - If you like the review, check out my new Shuffle pics in the customer images. Please rate my review too and let me know if it was helpful for you.


    268 of 307 people found the following review helpful:
    With a huge makeover, the new Shuffle lives up to the Apple name!
      
    NEW:
    -Thinner
    -Square
    -Aluminum
    -Clip instead of lanyard
    -Docked USB instead of strait plug
    -Slightly lighter

    GOOD:
    -Very compact
    -Great looking design and button layout
    -Excellent sound quality
    -Much more durable (and less flimsy, I always felt like I'd break my old shuffle in half if I sat on it)
    -No external cap to loose
    -Clip is very useful
    -iTunes Sync

    BAD:
    -No battery life improvement (still 12 hours)
    -Still no screen
    -Clip is a little stiffer than I'd like
    -Cheap headphones
    -Still no FM tuner, mic, voice record, or line-in
    -No accessories for it that aid in your workouts, yet (like the Nano)
    -1GB is the largest capacity

    BOTTOM LINE: At a price point impossible to ignore, this excellent sounding MP3 player continues Apple's great line of electronics. The perfect starter player or for workout enthusiasts. For those looking for a great compact MP3 player, look no further.


    22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
    Comes w/janky old earbuds, otherwise LOVE
         
    I received my Shuffle straight from the manufacturer today (took 3 days to arrive to DC from China, according to FedEx tracking). I had to update my iTunes to 7.0.2, but other than that, the device was ready to sync right out of the box. The packaging is exactly the same as the Nano, very efficiently packed, and no install CD.

    I'd love to give it 5 stars like I gave the Nano, but my one complaint is big enough to deduct a star: The Shuffle does NOT come with the new, updated earbuds that come with the Nano, but instead ships with the old, round ones with the foam covers. I mean, really Steve Jobs, how bougie is that? Hopefully, this will change with later orders.

    Personally, I much prefer the updated earbuds and never got a good fit with the old earbuds. I remain mystified by the functionality of those foam covers. Also, I feel it's a bit dodgy for Apple to sell the new ones for $29 separately and include them as a pack-in for every other new iPod model except the Shuffle. Granted, the Shuffle is the cheapest, but previously, all the iPod models came with the same janky earbuds standard, so to unload the leftovers on the Shuffles now hardly seems fair.

    All that said, the Shuffle itself is fantastic. Sound quality is great. The USB-integrated docking system is genius, no more USB nubbin coming out of the player, though you CAN still drag and drop files onto the iPod on your desktop -- just like a thumb drive or regular iPod.

    Finally, the design is super! It looks a lot like the radio remote, a little wider and thicker, the major difference being that the Shuffle is cased in alumninum vs plastic. Its clip is also made of aluminum and non-removable. The Shuffle has a little light on the top that flashes either green, yellow or red and in various patterns, depending on whatever Morse code thing it's trying to tell you. Like everything Mac, it's very intuitive, and you'll figure it out quick.

    I was never into the old Shuffle, but I really like the look and feel of this one. It's tiny enough to take anywhere, but solid enough to throw in your purse (or for guys, pocket/European carry-all) without being afraid it will break. The clip is a big design improvement as well. As much as I love Mac, iPod necklaces don't really go with everything.

    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Lime Green (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
    excellent portable ipod can save anywhere great sound and great music lamacenamiento capacity. I was satisfied with the purchase of Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Lime Green (2nd...
    by pedro

    Don't buy this!
    This item showed up without headphones or charger. It was dented (which I wouldn't have cared so much about since it was pretty cheap) and it will not hold a charge or play the...
    by krueger

    5 years...and still going strong!
    I am the first to admit that I get a bit cranky when I see Apple churning-out new products almost constantly, and out-dating their own stuff with fearless abandon (well,...
    by Ian Bennett

    Fantastic . . . but now not worth very much
    I own two of these - love them, have one with me at nearly all times. I play podcasts on it and it is just great to listen to them on the shuffle.
    by suible

    Mini ipod is great!
    I am very happy with this purchase. It is a bit pricey for an ipod but I understand why a lot of runners use it...
    by S. Lee

    WHAT???
    My goodness. Why do sellers charge so much for a used apple shuffle when you can go to Walmart and purchase a brand new one for much cheaper or a used one from Ebay for almost...
    by L. Xiong

    Can't go wrong!
    If you're thinking of buying a shuffle, I'll make this easy for you buy the SECOND GENERATION SHUFFLE!!! I have had mine for a few years and I even bought it refurbished!!
    by Gina

    Cost
    This seller cannot be serious. There must be some amazing typo! How can this cost $125.99 US when the 3rd generation costs $79.00 for a 4GB??????
    by A. King

    Yes, I love my Shuffle!
    What is there to say about the iPod shuffle that hasn't already been said in the other 600+ reviews?
    by Margaret Picky

    Worthless
    You can't even see what song you are playing and you need to use iTunes to upload your music. For this price, you can get something a LOT better that's not iPod that could even...
    by Eva

    See More Facebook And Join
    Posted by at No comments:

    Sunday, October 23, 2011

    Apple iPod nano 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL


    Manufacturer : Apple Computer
    Model : MA477LL/A
    ASIN : B000EP4TWQ
    Price : 149.99$
    Last Price : 1000$(Discount -566.7111141%
    See Special Offers
    Product Description

    This product has been Factory-Refurbished to perform as if it were new. It includes a 90-Day Warranty. Apple iPod nano - Like a before and after picture, this updated iPod nano sports a slimmer, more attractive, all-aluminum body; as well as a 1.5" LCD. But if you need brains with your beauty, then Apple has you covered there as well. You get a new, higher capacity battery that can playback up to 24 hours of music, or 5 hours of photo slideshows. The best part is, for about the same price of an older iPod nano, you're getting twice the capacity! Syncs seamlessly with iTunes Connector for Optional dock Stereo Minijack Hold Switch Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps) / Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store) / MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps) / MP3 VBR / Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4) / Apple Lossless / WAV / AIFF Photo Support - JPEG / BMP / GIF / TIFF / PSD (Mac only) / PNG Sync & Charge via USB Cable Adjust audiobook playback speed Create multiple on-the-go playlists Shuffle songs or albums Repeat one or all 20 Equalizer settings Backlight Timer Display Contrast Alarm - On / Off / Silent Sleep Timer Date & Time Display time in menu bar Color - Silver Supports - Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later Unit Dimensions - 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.26 Unit Weight - 1.41 ounces
    Most Helpful Customer Reviews

    534 of 567 people found the following review helpful:
    You've gotta hold it to believe it
      
    I've had a chance to play around with this for a few days now, and while I am a huge fan of the iPod Nano, it will not be replacing my 20GB iPod Photo anytime soon. It's Apple's own fault, really; they gave me 20GB (or 40, or 60) of space first, and now they want to take 90% of it away? Don't think so. I've come to believe what Apple's been telling me for a few years now: I NEED to take my entire music collection around with me everywhere I go. It's as essential as my cell phone and Metro Card. So for the storage reason alone, I can't chuck my 20GB model just yet. But the Nano really is a cool machine, and I imagine it will overtake the higher capacity iPods in popularity shortly because of its size, price, and cool factor.

    Here's what I consider the improvements to be:
    1. First and foremost, the transition to flash memory. This enables the Nano to be smaller and operate quieter than iPods that are hard drive-based. Make no mistake, flash memory is the future of digital music players;
    2. The size, duh. Apple has made the Nano smaller without compromising much of the bright colorful screen. As we all now by now, it is thinner than a number two pencil (my 20GB iPod Photo, on the other hand, is probably three pencils thick). But it's still too large and delicate to jog with, without an optional accessory or two (arm band, lanyard headphones); and
    3. The Apple-brand accessories that have been released concurrently with the Nano are affordable and well-designed.

    ...And what's not-so-great:
    1. The price drop isn't that substantial, especially for what you get. For an extra $100, you can upgrade to a Photo that has ten times the capacity; and
    2. The headphone jack is on the bottom of the Nano. I'm not sure what the logic behind this is-it seems like making a change for the sake of making a change to me.

    Some wonderful things about the color iPods in general: they're very easy to use; their demure size could hardly be improved upon; the color screen is beyond adequate for viewing photos and album art; the battery life is exceptional; making playlists and controlling iTunes are simple tasks; all are compatible with Mac or Windows; and if you use a Mac, you can sync your iPod with your address book, to do list, and calendar (this has come in handy for me a number of times when I'm traveling). Also, if you're a college student or an educator at any level, the Apple Store (both the b&m and online versions) gives discounts on just about everything. For iPods it's about $20, but for computers it's up to $300

    The bottom line on the Nano: it's a great entry-level MP3 player that will probably suffice for most listeners. However, if you're a music warrior who listens for many hours a day, many days a week, then 2-4GB is just too small to suit you--but of course you've had an iPod for three years now, and you already knew that.


    217 of 234 people found the following review helpful:
    A word of caution to PC users
         
    I bought a 2nd Generation 8 GB Nano to supplement (and probably eventually replace) my 20GB Color iPod, which has been developing signs of old age, getting stuck at innopportune moments. I decided that 8 gig is really big enough to listen to the music I actually listen to every day at the gym, and I wanted to replace my disk-based iPod with a solid state device.

    My first reaction upon opening the box was astonishment at how small the Nano is! I had never seen one before. It is very slick.

    Itunes is pretty smart about letting me update the 8 GB Nano from the music library I had accumulated for my 20 GB iPod. It creates a special playlist for the Nano to define what songs are specifically downloaded to the smaller device. I had actually thought I would have to set up a completely new music library, and go through the tedium of reloading all those CDs.

    One extremely important note of caution for PC users: this is the first USB device I have owned (and I own a lot of different USB devices) that really requires a USB 2.0 port. I didn't even realize that my 3-year-old home-brew Windows machine didn't have USB 2.0; it was never really an issue before. Apple says that USB 2.0 is highly recommended for the 2nd generation Nano, but it really should be a hard requirement. The behavior of my PC while trying to talk to the Nano over a USB 1.1 port was truly bizarre. The Nano basically brought the PC to its knees. I was able eventually to start updating the Nano but after 24 hours had only loaded about 400 songs. The response time of my PC during this ordeal was utterly ridiculous. During the day I bought a USB 2.0 PCI card, shut down the PC, installed the card, and was able to finish updating the Nano in a matter of minutes.


    71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
    Fragile... yet beautiful! A review by a non-iPodder
         
    Let me start by saying that I'm coming to the iPod Nano from the world of flash MP3 players, this is my first iPod because I was waiting for Apple to make a decent flash MP3... and they've finally done it! So here are the things I love about my iPod Nano after about a month of use:

    1) Making playlists on iTunes, this is a wonderful feature that you just don't find outside the iPod world!
    2) Beauty, the iPod Nano is without doubt the sexiest MP3 player alive today. Apple really knows how to make beautiful products.
    3) Sound is great.
    4) Love that click wheel thing, another great idea by Apple.
    5) Beautiful big color display makes navigation easy and fun.

    I know much of that is old hat to the iPod world, but for me coming from a world of Muvo's and iAudio these are wonderful features. Now for the bad news, why I didn't give the Nano a 5:

    1) Fragile!! Doesn't Apple understand that part of the appeal of a flash player is ruggedness? I'm scared to take this thing outside or even put it in my pocket without protection.. I immediately went out and spent another $30 for a decent case which leads to
    2) Where are the accessories? My iAudio's and Muvos came with cases and lanyards and armbands. iPod Nano: nothing!! The most expensive player I've bought to date and the one most in need of a protective case and I have to go and spend an extra $30 for what should have been included!

    In summary, this is a wonderful product and a delight to use and behold. However, Apple does need to get a clue about durability and accessories imho!

    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    Love it.
    I have had this Ipod Nano for over three years. I never had any problems with it dropped it a few times still works. It has a rich and sleek design .
    by Michael Alexander

    Rateing purchase
    It's ok it works ok. The only thing I didn't like was some of the lyrics in music
    Left on it weren't nice.
    by Smooth operator

    Handy and easy to use
    This is the best iPod I've owned so far. It's a very nice model, handy and easy to use. The design is also classy and cool at the same time.
    by Sarah Ruth Kreizberg

    Very pleased!
    I have a waterproof i pod case. An early model and it is specific to the Nano 2 GB. The i pod have is fine, but I am worried that eventually, the battery won't hold a charge, so...
    by maryooch52

    poor quality
    I purchased the ipod and it had a 2 week return policy. Now after just after 3 weeks the ipod just randomly skips through the play list without playing any music!!
    by Kim Bailey

    Crisp sound and amazing functions
    It's been amazing i loaded mine with 225 songs.The music sound is crisp and clear.And no matter how damaged it was.It can easily be repaired by i tunes thru a system reset.
    by Albert Abrantes

    i pod
    outstanding service.i received myi pod in less time than i thought and it was in great shape,everything was quite painless.
    by seabass

    Possitive
    The company sent all as it appears in the offer. no complaint about it. I recommend it widely. The only thing it's a little scratch but its a little one. Very good.
    by Naty

    A classic
    I have one of these that I got many years ago, & I can't live without it. I worry that one day it will break & I'll be stuck having to get a new model.
    by M.A.R.

    IPOD
    This ipod was better than expected, it was recognized by my computers, with no problems.
    Looks better than my old one.
    by Jo Anne Pallante

    See More Facebook And Join
    Posted by at No comments:

    Saturday, October 22, 2011

    Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Bright Green (2nd Generation) [Previous Model]


    Manufacturer : Apple Computer
    Model : MB815LL/A
    ASIN : B001FA1NR8
    Price : 47.92$
    Lowet Price : 98.98$(Discount -106.5525876%
    See Special Offers
    Amazon.com Product Description--Posted September 9, 2008

    The smallest, most wearable digital music player in the world now comes in three new colors. Get a 1 GB, 240-song iPod shuffle or a 2 GB, 500-song iPod shuffle--available in original silver and all-new, vibrant blue, green, and pink. Clip it to your sleeve, your belt, or your gym shorts for a little music wherever you go. Intuitive controls let you listen without looking: play, pause, move back, skip forward, and shuffle at the touch of a button. And if you think that's easy, wait until you see how iPod shuffle works with iTunes. Just drop iPod shuffle into its included dock, and with just one click, iTunes can automatically fill it with your favorite music.

    Clip the shuffle to your sleeve, your belt, or your gym shorts for a little music wherever you go. Click to enlarge.

    Intuitive controls let you listen without looking: play, pause, move back, skip forward, and shuffle at the touch of a button. Click to enlarge.

    Mix up your music with a flip of the shuffle switch. Click to enlarge.

    The smallest, most wearable digital music player in the world now comes in three new colors. Click to enlarge.

    Clip on and Rock Out in Three New Colors

    Clip
    Thanks to a built-in clip, iPod shuffle goes with anything. Clip it to your sleeve, your running shorts, or your jacket. No matter where you wear it, iPod shuffle speaks volumes about your style.

    Controls
    iPod shuffle pays respect to its bigger siblings with a circular control pad that puts the "go" in ergonomic. Click the center button to play and pause. Click the outer buttons to move back, skip forward, and adjust the volume. iPod shuffle is so easy to use, you can control it with one hand--even without looking.

    Battery Indicator
    Green means go, amber means you're low, and red means you've almost hit zero. But with up to 12 hours of battery life, iPod shuffle may keep rocking even longer than you do.

    Shuffle Switch
    Whatever happens, happens. Mix up your music with a flip of the shuffle switch. Flip it again to play your handpicked playlists, workout mixes, and albums in the order you synced them with iTunes.

    Dock Connector
    iPod shuffle comes with a dock that makes it easy to connect to your Mac or PC for a quick charge or sync. Add a playlist or let iTunes autofill your iPod shuffle with songs chosen randomly from your music library. You'll always be surprised by what it picks.

    Put a Little Music On--Then Take Off
    It's easy to wear, easy to use, and remarkably small--which makes a huge difference at the gym, on a run, or on the go.

    Reduced Environmental Impact
    iPod shuffle embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

    • PVC-free headphones
    • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure

    What's in the Box
    iPod shuffle, earphones, dock, quick start guide

    Product Description

    Get a 1GB, up to 240 songs iPod shuffle in the all-new vibrant green color. Clip it to your sleeve, your belt, or your gym shorts for a little music wherever you go. Intuitive controls let you listen without looking: play, pause, move back, skip forward, and shuffle at the touch of a button. And if you think that's easy, wait till you see how iPod shuffle works with iTunes. Just drop iPod shuffle into its included dock, and with just one click, iTunes can automatically fill it with your favorite music. Built-in clip Automatic syncing with iTunes Audio formats supported - AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV, and AIFF System Requirements - iTunes 7.7 or later, USB 2.0 port, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later Unit Dimensions - 1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41 (including clip) Unit Weight - 0.55 oz.
    Most Helpful Customer Reviews

    129 of 131 people found the following review helpful:
    Simple but compact and excellent
    I picked the Shuffle for my wife because she wanted an simple music player, had no interest in pictures or videos, and needed a device that was easy to sync with straightforward software. I have experience with several MP3 players used on Windows platforms, and I knew she would be frustrated with the downloading issues. The Shuffle works perfectly. It is easy to sync with iTunes, it is very compact and can be clipped to a T-shirt, it holds plenty of music for her purposes, and the sound quality is great. If you want just music, a compact device, and simple operations, the Shuffle is for you.


    362 of 380 people found the following review helpful:
    Great Sound Quality, Limited Functionalty, and Expensive
            


    SETUP: There are two things to note about the setup process for the iPod Shuffle. Neither of them is complicated, but they are annoying. Unlike most other mp3 players that use a mini-USB cable for charging and transferring music, the Shuffle requires the use of a proprietary docking station. As such, I wasn't able to reuse any of the myriad of mini-USB cables that I have from other devices. So you either have to buy a second docking station or take the one that comes with the Shuffle with you for charging away from home.

    The other thing about the Shuffle that I found frustrating was that you are limited to using iTunes for music transfer. Further, you can only transfer music from a single computer. This is a very restrictive requirement for such a low end device. Finally, I was surprised by how slow iTunes is. Believe me; the last thing I expected was for iTunes to perform slower (by a significant amount) that Windows Media Player. I am no Microsoft lover or apologist by any means (I actually prefer Linux).

    SOUND QUALITY: This is the area where I give the Shuffle its best marks. The sound is great whether I am playing m4p formats from iTunes or mp3s that I have ripped from CDs or purchased elsewhere. It is equal in dynamics and range to my Sansa Clip, and it even sounds good plugged into the AUX jack for my car stereo.

    Of note, however, I am not using the headphones that came with the Shuffle. I have never thought of myself as having small ears, but I found that the headphones that come with the Shuffle seem rather large and hurt my ears immediately after putting them on. For my workouts, I am using a pair of Skullcandy Buds Ink'd Earbuds - Dark Gray because they are inexpensive, and the in ear style have a secure fit while active. While these ear buds will not win any awards, the Shuffle still sounds good even using these.

    USAGE/NAVIGATION: This is the area where the Shuffle is way behind the competition. Without a display, you essentially have one giant playlist that is in the order that you put songs on the device. You can either play straight through the list, or you can "shuffle" your music. However, I noticed that between 30 and minute minutes into shuffling, the first song gets repeated. This was with over four and a half hours of music on the device. Unlike every other CD or mp3 player that I have ever had, I was surprised to find that the Shuffle repeats songs before going through the entire list.

    If you decide that want to find a specific song, best of luck to you. You have skip and reverse navigation, and you'll need a good memory of what order you synced things to your device. Ultimately it is not worth it to try to use the Shuffle this way. It seems that it is really geared toward the gym/active user who doesn't need a lot of control over their music. With this in mind, I can hardly see the point of even having a unit larger than 1 Gb. It would seem to make sense to have a 512k offering to better match the functionality.

    In short, it's great for working out, but it would be extremely frustrating to use this as your portable music collection.

    OPTIONS: Really, the only option that you have on the device itself is the toggle between continuous or shuffle play. From iTunes, you can update the software for the Shuffle and change a few settings that most people won't alter from their defaults.

    COST: You are paying a premium for the Apple name, but you probably already knew that. Creative and SanDisk both have competing offerings with more functionality at a lower price.

    CONCLUSION: The iPod Shuffle as an expensive offering that really only makes sense to a specific subset of mp3 player users. While the sound quality is good, it is really only for brand loyalists looking for a player to use at the gym.


    79 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
    The 2GB Shuffle - Finally a Larger Starter MP3 Player from Apple!!!
            


    Apple's iPod Shuffle finally has a higher-capacity big brother. This compact MP3 player was always great for active users who enjoy working out, running or music listening on the go. The new 2GB model offers consumers an Apple version of capacity the competition has been offering for a year. Great as a gift, extra player, or exercise companion.

    Pros
    - New 2GB provides better capacity at a lower price per gigabyte!!!!
    - Enlarged capacity allows for more song storage and less swapping in iTunes!
    - Compact and functional design
    - Nicely integrated clip - No case needed!
    - Nice battery performance for long use
    - Great family of Apple accessories
    - Great for those already used to iTunes
    - iTunes also good for inexperienced MP3 users
    - Included in-ear headphones are great for a starter pair
    - Same great color options (silver, green, purple, blue)
    - Highly durable player
    - Apple brand and reputation

    Cons
    - Still a premium price compared to competing players in total $ terms
    - Competing products offer more features, including fm radio and voice recording
    - No screen to view track names
    - Difficult to control / select tracks via playlists
    - Proprietary dock / jack for syncing
    - No expandability
    - Limited native file format support in iTunes (MP3, AAC)
    - No drag and drop music control
    - Non iTunes fans are still forced to deal with software limitations

    The Form Factor

    The long awaited 2 gigabyte iPod Shuffle has the same body that has captured a large audience of fans. Size has always been the iPod shuffle's greatest asset. The integrated clip is no doubt its second greatest asset. Big intuitive buttons make fast learners out of new users.

    This unit works fine with no extra case, though there are still case options. The composite case comes in one of several popular color options, including silver, blue, green and purple.

    Apple's proprietary headphone jack is still used for syncing. Most competing players use a standard USB B port. Still a great overall design.

    Durability

    Apple deserves points for the more durable player in this group. Even with the composite body, these guys do hold up to a lot of abuse. Creative's failure rates are too high, but Sandisk's Clip is gaining ground in this area.

    Capacity

    The 2GB is LONG OVERDUE!!! Amazon's long wait times will surely have some going to Apple stores.



    Features and Software

    Competing players over simple screens for track viewing as well as FM radio and voice recording. The Zen Stone Plus by Creative and the Sandisk Clip each offer all three features at better price points. Apple's reliability and brand loyalty has allowed the shuffle to survive with limited features.

    Competing players also offer drag and drop syncing using standard USB cables or, in the case of the Sansa Express, via direct USB. Apple still requires the proprietary dock.

    It still seems excessive to have to use iTunes software to sync 2GB of songs. Competing players have even worse software, but allow you to drag and drop files on these devices like USB thumb drives.

    iTunes is both a curse and a blessing, depending on your point of view. For those who are used to iTunes or totally new to MP3s, the interface can be a great plus. For anybody who wants more direct control over their music collection, some of the features within iTunes can become burdensome. Not to mention, it seems every week iTunes requires a new software update.

    Once again, if you LOVE Apple and iTunes, or if you are totally new to MP3s the software will still be a net plus for you.

    For those that care about file options, Apple's software allows only limited MP3 and AAC music formats. You can easily convert other formats to these, but be aware of the limits. This is only a negative for those really loyal to a certain file format, such as the growing group of WMA users. Having to have 2 format copies of all your music can really hurt as your collection grows.

    Sound

    The sound this unit produces is pretty good though not great. While I still feel the first generation shuffle sounded much better, the tradeoff was worth the smaller size.

    Cost

    The shuffle's price has finally come down to about $65 for 2GB or $50 for 1GB. While not a bargain, this price makes the sting much less painful for Apple loyalists. The dollar per gigabyte cost is at least approaching that of competing players. The absolute dollar cost is still a premium when you factor in features.

    Players like the Sansa Clip continue to offer more features at this capacity. If you want a small player and you are open to brands beyond Apple, your options continue to expand. The Creative Stone Plus, Sansa Clip, and new models from Samsung and Sony are all worth a look.

    Once again, Apple's reputation is well deserved. This model still requires you to pay a premium for it, though a slightly shrinking premium. :-D

    Conclusion

    If you must have Apple and need a small player for high impact workouts, this new 2GB shuffle is it. If you and can afford it, stepping up to the Apple iPod Nano 4GB will cost you $140 but gives you twice the capacity and video. Still, if you're not an Apple die-hard, the Sansa Clip and other options deserve serious consideration.

    Research your options and choose the player that's right for you. Overall this is a good player at an improved price.

    Enjoy!!!

    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    Compact and Durable
    Love my Ipod shuffle, it is so small that when I wear it to go running you don't even know it is there and it holds WAY more songs than I have even put on it.
    by Frannie

    awesome little shuffle
    I absolutely love my 2nd generation shuffle. Wish apple would realize they had a good thing going- they tried to replicate with the 4th G but I have heard poor reviews on it.
    by M. Abbott

    Customer Service Review -- don't know about the product yet!
    I'd love to tell you about this product I ordered on Sept 9 and today is Oct 4. I've tried contacting this customer 4 times without response and I still don't have my product...
    by DeniseD

    Not worth buying
    I only had this product for a year and used it at the gym 3-4 times a week. Only 15-20 songs are downloaded on. One day it just stopped working.
    by Kat

    Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
    Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL small portable player excellent large storage capacity and good sound
    by pedro

    mac's most stable product: the 2nd gen iPod Shuffle
    I started cruising for a portable mp3 player when the screen on my 5th gen iPod developed dead pixels. There were many items I looked at.
    by the_aleph

    very good. I like it
    Although I took a long time to get it, It is really a good one for this price. the battery works very well.
    by asdfgh123

    Apple iPod 1 GB Shuffle (2nd Generation)
    I love this ipod shuffle. i think it's by far one of the easiest and most versatile ipods I've owned. The only challenge is finding good earphones.
    by Danielle L. Gibbs

    shuffle
    Great deal , I have a new one , and knew it was of great value , and buying this 1 used , made the deal even better, and will buy used in the future for sure
    by eggs

    What the heck
    Don't get me wrong, I love the ipod shuffle but the one I got from this company came as just the shuffle. I mean seriously, no headphones or charger. Come on!
    by findme23rls

    See More Facebook And Join
    Posted by at No comments:
    Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)