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The editors liked
The iPod Shuffle includes a sturdy built-in clip
Support for playlists
Audiobooks
Podcasts
Genius Mixes
And a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information
Battery status
And menu navigation
VoiceOver button
Longer battery life
Return of physical playback controls
On-device controls
VoiceOver navigation
Long battery life
Incredibly small and light
VoiceOver replaces an LCD screen brilliantly
The editors didn't like
The 2GB capacity can't hold much
There's no headphone remote nor radio
The track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes
And the chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high
Difficult to determine exact battery level
No hold feature
Only 2GB model available
No in-line controls on headphones
Awkward to clip on clothing
No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps
Lightweight design with a sturdy clip, Straightforward interface, Long battery life, Can store multiple playlists, No longer requires Apple's proprietary earbuds, Attractive price
Loses headphones with inline controls, Half the storage space as the last-generation shuffle
Apple's pint-size, screenless MP3 player is easier to use than the previous version and now has an impulse-buy price.
Abstract: VoiceOver navigation, Ondevice controls, Long battery life, Awkward to clip on clothing, No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps...
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Published: 2010-09-08, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The iPod Shuffle returns to its big-button glory days, only this time around it offers support for playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, Genius Mixes, and a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information, battery status, and menu navigation
The 2GB capacity can't hold much, there's no headphone remote nor radio, the track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes, and the chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high
The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever.
Lowest-priced iPod. Now has on-player controls for easier navigation. Voiceover feature speaks the name of songs, artists, and playlists.
Not a lot of storage. No screen, thus no video or photo support. Bundled with lousy earbuds.
It's hard to get excited about an iPod with no screen, but Apple's inclusion of on-player controls makes the affordable shuffle easier to navigate—and a better value. Buy it now...
A smarter, redesigned sequel to Apple’s entry-level iPod, containing the best features from prior iPod shuffle generations with relatively few and small compromises. Restored five-button control scheme is augmented by new VoiceOver and battery level b
Features are not competitive with rival products at the same price. Even slower than unimpressive predecessor for music and file transfers. Initial collection of colors is muted and somewhat dull by comparison with the best past iPod models; some may
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On-device controls, VoiceOver navigation, Long battery life,
Awkward to clip on clothing, No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps
With the redesign of the fourth-generation iPod shuffle, Apple has brought back a classic design that works well with any set of headphones. At $49 for 2GB of storage, it’s not only the perfect entry-level iPod, it’s also a solid second device for iPh...
Published: 2010-09-07, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Apple may not have invented the MP3 player, but with its iPod range it certainly defined it. Every year consumers and rivals alike wait for the company’s September music event, to see what the must-have functionality and hardware is this season. SlashG...
Published: 2010-09-02, Author: Brian , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: It's not an easy thing, admitting you were wrong. But with the 2010 iPod Shuffle, Apple's owned up to the previous generation's follies in the best possible way: fixing them. Mostly.Zero buttons. That's as minimalist as it gets.This new Shuffle, this litt...
