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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
The additional controls on the new iPod Shuffle mean you'll be able to pause, skip and rewind through all your music, without having to resort to remote control based buttons.Despite being more squat than the previous iPod Shuffle, Apple's latest wonder remains every bit as slender, and usability is better than ever. The clip is easier to use, making the Shuffle the perfect device for exercise fa
Unlike the slightly bigger iPod Nano, you won't be able to select individual songs over playlists – as there's no screen on the Shuffle. Apple has binned the earphone-mounted controls, so you'll have to pay extra if you want buttons closer to your ears. At 2GB, capacity is also somewhat limited.
A stylish, well made and incredibly small music player, you'll like the iPod Shuffle if you're after a bargain MP3 player for your daily workout. If you want an extra bit of control or more storage, however, it's worth looking at the new iPod Nano. Bes...
A polished refinement of a successful design, albeit with a few niggles ...
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Published: 2010-09-08, Author: Jason , review by: macworld.co.uk
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 £39 for 2GB of storage, it's not only the perfect entry-level iPod, it's also a solid second device for iPhone...
The iPod shuffle looks and sounds good, and comes at a reasonable price. The necessity of using iTunes may put some off, but otherwise this is a great choice. It doesn't have the battery life of Alba's player, but it is a lot prettier....
15 hrs Audio Playback, Sleek and light in weight, Good sound quality, Excellent battery life, Good onbody controls at back, Ultra compact design
Limited memory, No FM radio, Does not support all music formats
With the Apple iPod Shuffle Fourth Generation Review, we can understand that this device is sure to make us entertain. Though bit expensive, but it is worth the price. This new Shuffle features advanced engineering technologies and offers music you have n...
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Published: 2010-12-14, Author: Donald , review by: asia.cnet.com
Big button; offers support for playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, Genius Mixes, and a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information, battery status, and menu navigation.
2GB capacity can't hold much; no headphone remote nor radio; track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes; chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high.
Ultra compact design, Onbody controls are back, Very good sound quality, Good battery life
Limited 2GB of memory, No FM radio, Limited format support
The new iPod Shuffle (4th Generation) made a come back with a new design and on-body physical controls which is much easier to use than the button-less third generation iPod Shuffle. While we love the ultra-portable design and physical controls, the l...
