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If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.
Read the full review →This is a nice little music player for working out. I like how unobtrusive it is. I personally do not like to work out with cables dangling all over the place, so I recommend the arriva shuffle headphones - http://www.arriva.com/shuffle/index.html - as the perfect companion. You wrap them around...
Read the full review →I initially bought the 2nd gen Shuffle because my Nano had a bad experienced being left in my pants' pocket while in the wash (still works but doesn't hold a charge). Initially it was intended to hold me down until I could afford a "better" iPod. The Shuffle makes you realize...
Read the full review →I received the iPod Shuffle as a gift, after years of thinking the device was worthless. Boy, was I wrong. It makes a great secondary iPod, think netbook is to computer as iPod shuffle is to iPod/MP3 player. It's super-simple, and perfect for working out, or as a dedicated car MP3 player....
Read the full review →Initially I had trouble with this iPod since I was accustomed to having a screen to view my songs. I had a "duh moment" and realized why this was called a shuffle. I didn't need to see the songs. I could be satisfied being surprised! I really like the smallness and portability of...
Read the full review →I love this version of the iPod Shuffle. I think it's the best Shuffle Apple's ever done. The size and the clip are perfect, especially for running/working out with. I love that it automatically converts your Apple lossless files in iTunes to mp3s (I think 128kbps). This is clutch to...
Read the full review →The iPod Shuffle is meant to supplement your current iPod, the target audience isn't the audiophile who wants to carry his entire music library with him, but more for short duration activities such as running. There is no screen on the device and that can make some tasks irritating, such as...
Read the full review →The small size is excellent for work outs or other activities of a similar nature. It has never skipped or appeared to be affected by normal shocks from running or working out.
Read the full review →Apple's 2nd Generation shuffle is in many ways my favorite iPod. It's an understatement to say that it's light - it hardly weighs anything. It's great for running, working in the garage, etc. because it does one thing well - it plays music (in either shuffled or linear...
Read the full review →How it stacks up
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