Typical price: £55
What is it: Tiny clip-on MP3 player with an incredibly simple interface
What we think: If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible it'll suit you well, but absentminded users should steer clear
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 February 2007
Tags: Apple, Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd gen, 1GB), battery life, music player, audio quality
We like:
Dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls; integrated belt clip to keep track of the player; syncing cradle; available in five metallic colours
We don't like:
No screen, so no way to navigate; too small for some users; nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal
CNET UK judgement:
If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player
Full review:
It's true -- the second-generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest-profile MP3 player we've laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on the market -- and it sports a price tag to match: £55. Continue Reading...
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