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  iPod shuffle: Page 1
The new shuffle is notably smaller, thinner, and lighter than the original, with the addition of an aluminum case and a built-in clip.
The second-generation iPod shuffle was set to ship in October, and after a lot of noise about delays, customers finally started receiving their tiny flash-based digital audio players at the beginning of November.
The 2G shuffle's new packaging is similar to the packaging of the iPod nano: it comes in a small, plastic case that suspends the iPod in the middle with all of the extras tucked underneath.
arstechnica.com /reviews/hardware/shuffle.ars   (693 words)

  
  iPod shuffle
The older iPods were like an advanced alien breed landing on the planet of the hard disk player, and their evolution has led to the continuation and advancement of successful features from previous models, while the shuffle is more like a rogue strain of flash memory stick/mp3 player set to cannibalise both markets.
A downside to the iPod shuffle (and considering its nature and marketing this is quite a substantial failing) is that the song shuffle function is really not great.
Any of the other iPods, including the iPod mini, are a little bit too bulky to use on a run or in the gym.
news.ipodworld.co.uk /index.php/weblog/ipod_shuffle   (1549 words)

  
 Apple - iPod shuffle - Technical Specifications
Your iPod comes with single-incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty.
Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod to extend your service and support to two full years.
iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only.
www.apple.com /ipodshuffle/specs.html   (531 words)

  
 Apple - iPod shuffle
Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion.
In fact, iPod shuffle just may be the biggest thing in small.
Then drop your iPod shuffle into the included dock, plug the dock into your Mac or PC’s USB port, and sync in minutes.
www.apple.com /ipodshuffle   (272 words)

  
 Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB - Portable MP3 Player Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
As official soundtrack to the random revolution, the iPod Shuffle Songs setting takes you on a unique journey through your music collection - you never know what's around the next tune.
Just plug iPod shuffle into your computer's USB port, let iTunes Autofill it and get a new experience with every connection.
Half the size of the original iPod Shuffle, this little baby is s...
www.dooyoo.co.uk /portable-mp3-player/apple-ipod-shuffle-1gb   (471 words)

  
 Macworld: Review: iPod shuffle
The iPod shuffle bears a simple three-position toggle switch on the back that turns the iPod off, directs it to play its playlist from beginning to end in order, or flips the device into Shuffle mode where songs are played randomly.
If the iPod shuffle is full of music, clicking OK after setting this slide will cause iTunes to toss out some of the music on the shuffle to make room for data storage.
Given that the shuffle can be easily detached from the lanyard with a quick jerk, it won’t take long for those who live in less savory parts of their communities to learn to wear it inside their clothing—it will be a tempting target for those thieves with quick hands and feet.
www.macworld.com /2005/01/reviews/ipodshufflereview/index.php   (2415 words)

  
 iPod Shuffle
My new iPod Shuffle is too wide to fit is the USB 2.0 port of my eMac, and gives me an “under-powered” alert when connected to the key board.
Since the iPod can only be sync'd to one system at a time, if I purchase a CD on the road, I cannot load it into my iPod without wiping out the rest of my currently loaded library.
If you try to play a song on iPod shuffle that was encoded in AAC format (.M4A) by an application other than iTunes, iPod shuffle may not play it and skip to the next song.
www.macintouch.com /shuffle.html   (4834 words)

  
 Playlist: iPod Shuffle: First Impressions
The iPod shuffle includes an LED that flashes green to indicate that it’s received your command.
To protect you from filling your iPod shuffle with songs that weigh in at tens of megabytes, the iPod shuffle won’t accept songs encoded as AIFF or Apple Lossless files.
This is a smart move as it means that the iPod shuffle can be used on both a Mac and a PC without the necessity of reformatting the device for a particular computer platform.
playlistmag.com /weblogs/todayatplaylist/2005/01/ipodshufffirst/index.php   (890 words)

  
 Playlist: Review: iPod shuffle
If the iPod shuffle is full of music, clicking OK after setting this slider will cause iTunes to toss out some of the music on the shuffle to make room for data storage.
Given that the shuffle can be easily detached from the lanyard with a quick jerk, it won’t take long for those who live in less savory parts of their communities to learn to wear it inside their clothing.
As I explained in iPod Imaginings, the iPod shuffle is akin to a radio station that you’ve chosen because you appreciate the style of music it plays.
playlistmag.com /features/2005/01/ipodshuffreview/index.php   (2267 words)

  
 The Apple iPod Shuffle - Engadget   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
So we also got you hooked up on the new iPod Shuffle, too: their new flash based player, as we just found out, will come in 512MB and 1GB sizes (for $99 and $149, respectively), and can act as a USB 2.0 mass-storage device by taking off the cap on the bottom.
As small as iPod's are, I have been wishing for something small, and fast, and simple to use.
iPod Shuffle would be perfect and she can pull from the same library of songs I already have for my iPod.
www.engadget.com /2005/01/11/the-apple-ipod-shuffle   (1790 words)

  
 Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation) Reviews. MP3 players Reviews by CNET.
The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the itty-bitty device is far from perfect.
As you might expect from such a small player, the Shuffle's rated 12-hour battery life is nothing impressive, though CNET Labs tests proved that Apple underestimated the player: we eked out a decent 15.8 hours.
In cursory testing, we found the Shuffle's audio quality to be decent through the included earbuds, but bass was lacking, and we could detect some light static when we twisted the headphone plug during quiet moments.
reviews.cnet.com /mp3-players/apple-ipod-shuffle-second/4505-6490_7-32069562.html   (910 words)

  
 Apple iPod shuffle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
In addition, iPod shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes®; and its innovative new patent-pending AutoFill feature, which automatically selects the perfect number of songs to fill iPod shuffle from a user’s complete music library on their computer.
And at any time, with a flip of a switch on the back of iPod shuffle, users can choose to listen to their music in order rather than shuffled, perfect for listening to a favorite new album.
iPod shuffle is the newest member of Apple’s wildly popular iPod family for both Mac and PC which includes the fourth generation iPod, the iPod mini, the iPod U2 Special Edition and iPod photo.
history.acusd.edu /gen/recording/ipod-shuffle.html   (723 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Apple iPod shuffle - 1GB [M9725B/A]: Electronics & Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Luckily, iPod shuffle pays due respect to its elders with a thumb-friendly, circular control pad that puts the 'go' in ergonomic.
And the fact that you use i-tunes with the shuffle is why i gave it 4, not 3 stars.
My brother owns a 512mb Ipod shuffle and I borrowed it off him one day I found it to be simple to use and easy to navigate.
www.amazon.co.uk /Apple-iPod-shuffle-1GB-M9725B/dp/B0007A5I32   (1956 words)

  
 Unpacking the iPod Shuffle - Engadget   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Plus the iPod is too big, and too susceptible to crashing from being shook up for my active lifestyle, and so I mainly only use it only trips these days.
I have my iPod Photo packed to the gills with tons of songs and pictures, but sometimes I'm only out for a short while and carrying around the regular sized iPod can be a bit cumbersome.
Then he goes, oh, the iPod might be too big, so here's a smaller one, and we go, yeah, now that you mentioned it, it was all too much anyway, and the iPod mini has different colors.
www.engadget.com /2005/01/12/unpacking-the-ipod-shuffle   (1529 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Just plug iPod shuffle into your computer's USB port, let iTunes Autofill it with up to 240 songs and get a new experience with every connection.
There's nowhere your skip-free iPod shuffle can't go, and with up to 12 hours of continuous playback time, it keeps going as long as you do.
Luckily, iPod shuffle pays due respect to its elders with a thumb-friendly, circular control pad that puts the 'go' in ergonomic.
www.amazon.com /Apple-512-MB-iPod-Shuffle/dp/B0002ZAILY   (1190 words)

  
 Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd generation, 1GB) Review - MP3 Players
The Shuffle is a little longer than the MobiBLU Cube2, but it's smaller overall.
Like its predecessor, the second-generation iPod Shuffle has no screen for navigating through music or other options (of which there are none).
As you might expect from such a small player, the Shuffle's rated 12-hour battery life is nothing impressive, though CNET Labs tests may prove that Apple has underestimated the player (check back for those results).
www.cnet.com.au /mp3players/mp3players/0,239036128,339270996,00.htm   (2810 words)

  
 Apple iPod Shuffle | The Register
Review Many people listen to their digital music in no particular order at all: album tracklists are becoming a thing of the past, 'shuffle' play (making random selections from a huge collection of hundreds or thousands of songs) is the norm, and to hell with imposed order.
The Shuffle could be seen as the regression of the species.
The Shuffle is Apple's stab - a potentially deadly one for rivals - at the bottom end.
www.theregister.co.uk /2005/02/11/review_apple_ipod_shuffle   (903 words)

  
 Macworld: News: MWSF: Flash-based iPod shuffle debuts
The iPod shuffle's face sports a control pad interface reminiscent of the Click Wheel found on larger models, that lets users increase or decrease volume, fast-forward, play and pause their music.
On the top of one end of the tiny iPod is a headphone jack and on the other is a cap -- removing the cap reveals a USB 2.0 port.
The iPod shuffle includes earbud headphones and a lanyard that enables users to wear the player around their neck.
www.macworld.com /news/2005/01/11/ipodshuffle/index.php   (541 words)

  
 iPod Shuffle
The iPod Shuffle is the latest in Apple’s family of digital music players.
It is based on the iPod’s pioneering and widely-used shuffle feature, which randomly selects songs from the user's music library or playlists.
However, at any time with the flip of a switch users can choose to listen to their music in order rather than shuffled.The iPod shuffle is smaller and lighter than a pack of gum and comes with its own lanyard so it’s ready to wear right out of the box.
images.businessweek.com /ss/05/06/idea2005/source/31.htm   (151 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Americas | NY seeks ban on iPod shuffle
Using your iPod while crossing the road may soon be illegal in New York.
The Democratic senator, who was set to introduce the law this week, criticised what he called the scourge of "iPod oblivion" in the Big Apple.
The senator said forcing pedestrians to face court and pay the fine would make them realise the "potentially deadly dangers that lurk outside the 'deceptive serenity' of your iPod".
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/6343353.stm   (297 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Apple iPod shuffle - 512MB [M9724B/A]: Electronics & Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number oe optional iPod shuffle Dock or a USB cable extender (sold separately).
The ipod shuffle is great when its working, but as i am on my 2nd shuffle i can honestly say that i would not recomment it!
When this IPOD Shuffle (521mb) came out, I thought it would be the answer to my problems at the gym, a really small MP3 player that can hold music I want to listen to at a good price.
www.amazon.co.uk /Apple-iPod-shuffle-512MB-M9724B/dp/B0007A5I2I   (1710 words)

  
 AppleInsider | Even smaller iPod shuffle may debut in January
A second-generation iPod shuffle digital music player from Apple Computer will be noticeably smaller than the existing model and could see an introduction as early as January, says one Wall Street analyst.
Wu believes the new shuffle could come as early as January and said Apple's preparation for the product refresh was likely behind its recent move to add Hynix as a third supplier of NAND flash memory chips.
In order to minimize overlap with the iPod nano, the analyst believes storage capacities and price points will remain similar to Apple's current iPod shuffle offerings at $99 for the 512MB model and $129 for the 1GB.
www.appleinsider.com /article.php?id=1373   (799 words)

  
 iPod Review Shuffle Topic Discovery
COM REVIEW 18 May 2005 iPod Shuffle Review by theVooner I read about the iPod Shuffle launch and just didn't know if it was for me. On the one hand, it's a very impressive, well-designed, small MP3...
Featuring a range of accessories for iPod, shuffle and mini such as FM Transmitter, cases, audio cables, and software.
Most iPod models store media on a built-in hard drive, while a lower-end model, iPod shuffle, relies on flash memory.
www.topicdiscovery.com /topics/ipod/iPod-Review-Shuffle.html   (986 words)

  
 iPod Forums at iLounge | The World's Largest iPod Forums - iPod shuffle
shuffle not recognized in usb port or by itunes or ipod updater (
Best way I found to organize your songs on the shuffle.
iPod, iTunes, Macintosh and the Apple logo are the property of Apple Computer, Inc.
forums.ilounge.com /forumdisplay.php?forumid=73   (152 words)

  
 Apple iPod Shuffle review by PC Magazine
The big idea here, such as it is, is that shuffle owners want to be continually surprised at which songs pop up from their music collections.
The older iPods, especially the Mini, have been rightfully criticized for being somewhat deficient in bass, and although the bigger players have flat frequency response, they have trouble sustaining big bass notes.
We admire the functional simplicity of the shuffle, and recognize there are times (such as during a workout) that you won't miss the display (and will be happy to do without the extra weight it necessitates).
www.pcmag.com /article2/0,1759,1753026,00.asp   (1658 words)

  
 OmniNerd - Articles: How Much Does iTunes Like My Five-Star Songs?
After hearing one artist played over and over during a shuffled play of your entire music library in iTunes you may think your player has a preference of its own.
1 The shuffle algorithm chooses songs "without replacement." In other words, much like going through a shuffled deck of cards, you will hear each song only once until you have heard them all...
With multiple songs of each rating, the chance of a song with rating r coming up next in the ratings-biased party shuffle can be calculated using the equation in Figure 2.
www.omninerd.com /2005/08/25/articles/34   (1065 words)

  
 The Apple Store (U.S.) - iPod shuffle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
With iTunes autofill, iPod shuffle can deliver a new musical experience every time you sync.
For even more randomness, you can shuffle songs with the slide of a switch.
Available as a free download, iTunes makes it easy to browse and buy millions of songs, audiobooks, podcasts, TV shows, movies, and games on the iTunes Store.
store.apple.com /1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=FD92FBF5&nclm=iPodshuffle   (226 words)

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