Apple iPod shuffle First Gen. (512 MB, M9724LL/A) MP3 Player
| Product Description The iPod Shuffle, a flash memory-based digital music player based on iPod's shuffle feature which lets users "experience their music in a million different ways." Smaller and lighter than a pack of gum, iPod shuffle comes with its own lanyard so it's ready to wear right out of the box. iPod shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes' AutoFill feature which automatically selects songs from a user's music library to fill up iPod shuffle with just one click. iPod shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever.
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Top Reviews  Shuffle = Slick and Snazzy... but not my favorite.Review created: 09/22/05 by:  273 of 325 people found this review helpful. When the iPod Shuffle arrived, it was Apple’s response to the wave of flash MP3 players taking a share of the market – the iPod of course was a bigger success than anyone could have imagined, but it was still too large and bulky for the active user (someone wanting to take it on a jog, use it while spinning, etc). The Shuffle was supposed to be Apple’s claim on this segment of the market – light, portable and durable MP3 players that value portability over functionality. The trouble however is that the Shuffle compromises too much on functionality – personally, I don’t get very excited about an MP3 player: 1) without an LCD screen 2) without playlist capability 3) that requires the use of a rope around your neck 4) an armband (essential) for athletic use costs an extra ~$30 This doesn’t bother many people – and if it doesn’t bother you, than the Shuffle is a great choice. Personally, I think the design of the Shuffle is super cool and typical Apple. However, in terms of portable flash players, my prefence is the Rio Forge series and there are lines of plenty of other alternatives. All cost less and, in my opinion, are better values. While my clear preference for these kind of MP3 players is not the Shuffle – I can’t help but leave positive reviews for its sleek, different and sexy design – which certainly is enough of a selling point for many consumers. My advice – think about what features and functions you want in an MP3 player before buying. Review ID: 10000000000000615 Was this review helpful? Report this review What's not to like?117 of 144 people found this review helpful. I got an iPod Shuffle as a present and have totally loved it. There are few companies that can provide unique product design combined with ease of use and functionality. Sound quality on the Shuffle is great, and comes with a comfortable set of headphones which provide decent sound quality. The Shuffle is very durable, extremely light, and there are a huge array of accessories from holders to arm band thingies. So what's not to like? Well... despite as cool as it looks, functionality wise it's pretty limited. I recently bought my wife a Sandisc player because it had some features the Shuffle doesn't. Namely: - Display - Microphone/Record - More capacity - Replaceable Battery When your Shuffle's battery eventually dies you have to mail it to Apple to have it fixed, which is inconvenient. The other thing about iPod's in general is that the iPod format isn't the most optimal for space; other devices that are Windows Media based can hold more songs. But all in all, not bad. The Shuffle is more than just a player, but is also a fashion piece. Review ID: 10000000000001736 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Apple iPod shuffle analysisReview created: 02/13/06(updated 02/13/06) by: 35 of 42 people found this review helpful. Apple products are Apple products and they will always have compatibility issues with Windows. I had to make a few tweaks to my machine in order for it to recognize the connection of the Shuffle. This stands true for any Apple product. Know what you are dealing with when you buy their products and opt not to run them on an Apple machine. Now for the Shuffle. Being a previous owner of an iPod shuffle I have nothing but great things to say about it. Maybe the one single and only flaw would be that it is so small and light weight, that it caused me to lose it at the gym! I replaced it with a Nano and now have my regrets. I assume people looking to potentially buy an iPod shuffle have also considered the so-called ''better'' products Apple offers in the MP3 player category. Let me start off by saying the only reason you should consider another product is if you absolutely must have a color screen. I replaced my shuffle with a Nano because the price differential was not too much greater. Well the battery on my Nano lasts 1/4 the amount of time the one on my shuffle did. Secondly, the iPod nano as well as all the other iPod products show an extreme level of wear and scratching after minimal use, REGARDLESS OF HOW CAREFUL YOU ARE. I am as careful as can be, and yet my iPod nano looks like it got ran over my a squadron of dump trucks! My iPod shuffle would actually produce better sound quality than the Nano, and the battery life was a significant improvement. Might I add the Shuffle hardly weighs anything at all! Great for people who prefer their own soundtrack at the gym. I've owned a wide variety of MP3 players and this was my best purchase. All apple products come with a poor set of headphones so consider an upgrade. Blew out both the Nano and Shuffle headphones after a week. If you pass on the Shuffle and buy another Apple iPod, make sure to get a case. Recommended? Certainly! Review ID: 10000000000743648 Was this review helpful? Report this review iPod Shuffle10 of 11 people found this review helpful. Ok I know a lot of people who don't like this because of the absence of a screen and all but personally I didn't find that to be much of a problem. It's cheap enough for your average person and it carries quite a punch as far as volume goes. It says it will hold 120 songs. I have 138 on mine and still have a little room left. The shuffle feature is cool for a while but I never use it anymore. Still if you don't mind not having the screen and you're looking for a cheap MP3 player this is the one to go with. Review ID: 10000000000763705 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Great for picking out 120 of your favorite tracks!Review created: 09/05/06(updated 09/05/06) by: 9 of 11 people found this review helpful. Quite frankly, I almost prefer this over the Regular iPOD!! We have had to replace our 40GB six times (at Apple's expense thanks to the protection plan and it breaking down every few months) but this seems to hold up better - though again, knowing Apple I bought a protection plan and have had to have a new model once...and its only been 4 months!! The 512MB holds about 120 songs, you can plug it directly into your computer via the USB port and either let iTunes chose for you, or you can customize your selection. I personally prefer the latter - that way I can pick my favorite songs of the moment and know whatever comes next I will like it! If you do not like some of your songs from the iTunes random selection...you could be there a while trying to find what you like!! It is tiny weighing in at just 8oz so is great for the gym as is the fact that is does not skip! I also like the fact that you can either play your songs alphabetically or shuffle for that element of surprise....maybe not good for control freaks as there is no screen to let you know what is playing! Also beware that you may have to search a while through your songs to get to the one you want....with no screen / selection ability, you literally have to keep clicking forward to get to what you want! Apple promote this with the element of surprise being a selling point - that's their gimic...its not always such a cool feature and many similar models from other companies have the ability to navigate quickly to your song selection while still remaining at a comparable price point! I also wish it would shuffle a little better sometimes...from my 120 songs the same ones can pop up again and again, forcing me to revert to normal play to find that song I want! However I do like this, it is sleek, compact and has remarkable good sound quality, my only concern is that our first model died very quickly...it started by not holding a charge and then nothing...I hope it was a fluke and not a sign of things to come! Much as I love my iPod....I can only recommend it if you are also going to buy a replacement plan...particularly for the higher end models! Review ID: 10000000001755319 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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First contributed by: networkeffect ( 146 ) Introduction The Apple iPod Shuffle - 512MB ModelThe iPod Shuffle, a flash memory-based digital music player based on iPod's shuffle feature which lets users "experience their music in a million different ways." Smaller and lighter than a pack of gum, the iPod Shuffle comes with its own lanyard so it's ready to wear right out of the box. The Shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes' AutoFill feature which automatically selects songs from a user's music library to fill up iPod shuffle with just one click. You can also select which songs you would like to have loaded onto your Shuffle by choosing either songs or playlists and selecting them for use on your Shuffle. The iPod Shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever, and enabled Apple to expand the overall market for their innovative iPod product line. Detailed Description High Capacity Storage with USB Flash Drive Capabilities:
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Additional Information The iPod Shuffle also comes in other memory profiles:2GB: http://product.ebay.com/Apple-iPod-Shuffle-2-GB- 4GB storage: http://product.ebay.com/Apple-iPod-Shuffle-4-GB
Summary Again, the hallmark of the Shuffle is its simplicity. There's no display or complicated menus to work through. There are just a few small buttons on the front for standard functions (play, fast forward, volume, etc.). There is a battery indicator and an ON/OFF/SHUFFLE slide switch on the back of the unit. The ON/OFF/SHUFFLE switch allows the user to listen to the music either in the order that the music was loaded onto the iPod or randomly by putting it into the SHUFFLE position. The Shuffle batte... Read more... |
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