Price range: £47.68 - £61.07
What is it: Flash-based 1GB MP3 player with clip
What we think: Ultra-simple and nearly invisible, although that might mean it's easy to lose
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 September 2007
Tags: apple, generation, testing, clip
We like:
Even cheaper than the second-gen shuffle; dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls; integrated belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player; available in five metallic colours; package includes a cute little syncing cradle
We don't like:
No screen, so there's no way to navigate easily among artists, albums or playlists; only offers so-so sound quality; might be too small for some users; non-standard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal
CNET.co.uk judgement:
If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player
Apple iPod shuffle (3rd generation) History
20 Feb 2008 in Crave
Apple slashes iPod shuffle price, adds 2GB version
Apple has added a 2GB version of the iPod shuffle and has slashed the price of the 1GB model to a meagre £32
9 Jan 2008 in Crave
Apple forced to lower price of music in UK iTunes store
Apple has just announced that it's equalising prices across Europe in the next six months, meaning that buying music on iTunes will be a little bit cheaper for us Brits
3 Oct 2007 in Crave
Blinged iPod shuffle in good taste shocker
You may need to sit down for this one, but a British jewelry designer has done what was previously thought impossible -- added diamonds to an MP3 player without making it look vulgar
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