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.
The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the ickle device is far from perfect. Its screenless design means you get few navigational options and no extra features. And how small is too small?
Design
At 41 by 28 by 10mm and weighing just 17g, the iPod Shuffle is one minuscule music player. In fact, it's so inconspicuous that we have trouble keeping track of it -- if you're constantly misplacing your keys, this player probably isn't your best option. If you just can't help yourself, go for one of the brighter colour options. The pink, orange, green and blue models will probably be easier to spot on a cluttered desk than the muted silver one is. That said, the integrated belt clip on the back of the Shuffle helps keep the player within easy reaching distance. Some users have complained that the clip isn't very durable, but it seemed sturdy during our testing.
Like its predecessor, the second-generation iPod Shuffle has no screen for navigating through music or other options (of which there are none). Instead, you get a simple and ample-sized five-way control pad on the face of the player: play/pause in the centre, surrounded by volume up/down buttons and track shuttle keys. There's no way to navigate among specific albums or artists, but you can click play/pause three times fast to skip through playlists.
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ElectroDragon3 19 October 2010
Good: The Price, Wearability, Design
Bad: Basic amount of Functions
Comment: Its a great iPod for on the go casual listeners. Its nothing like a Nano, Touch or Clasic. But this tiny thing still packs in a huge punch. Avalible in 1 or 2GB storage capacities. Lots of colours inclusing Green and Silver. And you can plug in any headphones you want. Its a shame about no VoiceOver or no Playlists. But its still a great Device
junaid87 1 May 2009
Good: everything about it
Bad: doesn't have any screen
joe lindsay 18 August 2007
Good: Size and batery life
Bad: standard headphones
Comment: amazing! on a ful charge, mine lasts on average 4 days of intermittant usage. so stylish and great range of colours, of course, theres the muggability factor but if it is nicked, you can get another one for under 5 tenners! also, its very durable, ive stepped on it, dropped it out a window and accidentallyshut it the car door. the only tiny criticism is the usb connection, its very easily twisted so be warned!
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