Apple iPod Shuffle (1GB) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: James Kim

Reviewed on: 25 January 2005

Tags: Apple, Apple iPod Shuffle (1GB), concept, battery pack, AAC

We like:

Design is dead simple and compact yet stylish and wearable; excellent integration with iTunes; solid sound quality; affordable

We don't like:

No LCD; no extra features such as an equaliser; slow transfer speeds

You might also need:

Apple serves up a host of accessories, including an armband, a sport case, an extra battery pack and a dock connector

CNET UK judgement:

The iPod Shuffle, with its ultralow price, its dead-simple design, and its iTunes integration, is virtually guaranteed to be a hit, especially among those looking for a second iPod

Full review:

As anticipated, Steve Jobs introduced a flash-based player, dubbed the iPod Shuffle, at the tail-end of his Macworld keynote. Despite denouncing flash-based players in the past, Apple couldn't resist the 29 percent of the market that it doesn't already dominate. Continue Reading...