Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB White (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: The Fun I-Pod
Summary: 4 Stars
Dear all,
Amazon asked me if I¡¦d like to post a review on the purchase of my I-Pod shuffler.
Here it is, the I-pod shuffler is for the most just as I expected, light and look sophisticate.
So in order to make this review as complete and simple as possible I¡¦m going to use the pros and cons approach.
Pros: it¡¦s sleek, looks better and is way more fashionable than other mp3 player.
Weight close to nothing, can be plugged directly to an USB port and the sound is GREAT!
You can use it as a shuffler or just play your song in the order.
And finally, it has a full assortment of accessory.
Cons: considering the some what low price of the shuffler the accessories tends to be expensive, take for instance the I-trip system to connect your I-Pod to your car radio, cost about $60 that is half of the price of your device.
The USB connection on your I-pod is some-what shorter than the regular USB plug, and had a hard time to connect to my Dell, so I had to get the desk top connection, you may just use a USB extension cable, but they come out to be about the same price.
No way to predict the next song, but hey it¡¦s a shuffler and is what I like about it, we are not looking for mobile DJs here!
The I-Tune software is not as easy to use as the window media player, but that is just me?º
In conclusion I¡¦m very happy with the look of the I-Pod shuffler, the sound is great and it turns heads some-what. I would definitely recommend this product to somebody who goes to the gym, or like bicycling and is not looking for something complicated to use.
Customer Review: Give 'chance' a chance! (Yes, I stole this line from an ad)
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, people. First of all, you all need to keep in mind that for $99, you can't get everything you expect from the $300 models. I guess when it comes down to it, the iPod shuffle isn't for everyone. If you really feel like you can't live with ALL 15,000 of the songs on your computer (even the ones you NEVER listen to - come on, admit it!), and you can't stand it if you don't know what's coming next, then DON'T BUY THIS. But don't get upset with it for not being able to do that! I love my iPod shuffle for the following reasons:
1) I'm cheap.
2) I find that I listen to the same songs over. And over. And over. And over. And... (repeat).
3) It's tiny and light and adorable and you don't have to carry it!
4) You can put the *most* favorite of your favorite songs on it - good for when you don't want to keep pulling it out of your bag/pocket/wherever to change the song - oh, but wait: it's already hanging around your neck!
5) Did I mention that I'm cheap?!?!
6) In a way, you *can* know what's coming next - you can arrange the songs in a specific order on iTunes and (if you have a freakish memory like I do) pretty much know what's going to play and when. And if you get tired of that - shuffle!
7) If your most favorite of favorite songs change, wipe out your whole list and start again!
When it comes down to it, what do you really want? Your favorite music everywhere you go, the chance to dance down the sidewalk, chill on the subway, stay awake in class (etc etc) - the iPod shuffle lets you do this, only without the frills of all the other (ghastly expensive) iPods. For $99, it's an amazing deal. ^^
Customer Review: Inexpensive, High Quality Player
Summary: 5 Stars
The iPod shuffle is a great mp3 player for what it's meant to do. It isn't meant to store your entire music collection, but rather would you want to listen to more frequently, or a random selection of music that fits in a device smaller than a pack of gum.
As with all devices, there are pros and cons, and I'll try and go through those.
Pro - Inexpensive. Even though Apple is known for having very high pricing, this device competes even in the price category against other players, and often beats out other players in the price category.
Pro - Size. This thing will fit into your pocket, or almost anywhere, and it weighs in at just under an ounce. Bring it quite literally anywhere.
Pro - Simplicity. This device is very easy to use, very self explanatory on how to use it, and to understand the LED lights, Apple gives you a small little card with the iPod shuffle.
Pro - USB Flash Drive. You can easily set aside a certain amount of storage space on your iPod shuffle to use as a USB Flash Drive.
Pro/Con - No screen. Not having a screen can be seen as a pro or a con. On one hand, it gives the device a clean, simple look, but on the other hand, you can't navigate songs, or if you can't recognze a song, you can't look it up.
Overall, it is a very solid device that I would highly recomend to anyone who just wants some music in a very small device, easy to access, and use. If they want their entire music collection in one device, this isn't it, that's what the regular iPod is for.
Customer Review: Bear with me...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not exactly the most technologically savvy person. I am good with computers and such however, I know next to nothing concerning mp3 players, palm pilots, cell phones, etc. Up until now, cd players were fine with me. However, this Christmas I recieved a 512 MB for Christmas. I traded it in for a 1 GB because I wanted more space obviously. So here I am with my new ipod and am estatic. I felt pretty technogically savvy. I am a college student and pile classes on two days (so I am at school the entire day). After my first week of getitng my ipod and using at school, I fell in love with it.
I didn't know that it didn't have this or didn't have that. I was content in plugging my earbuds into my ipod and turning it on to my favorite songs in between classes. It was like I found the Holy Grail. I don't want to spend $300 on a ipod that all I will want to do is listen to music on. Video ipods. Sure, video. Neat. But why? Ahh, games on a ipod and a calender. I can bring a gameboy with me and buy a wall calender.
To a simple average Joe like me who has no idea what's up with the newst gadgets, the shuffle was like finding you got the Noble Peace Prize, having your first baby, your marriage ceremony all over again, and getting your pay check all in one filling. The shuffle, while may not have a LCD screen, games, videos, phone service capabilties, wi-fi connections, calenders, can shave your beard, fix your toilet, etc. It is just enough for someone to want to sit down and listen to thier music.
Customer Review: Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this January 23, 2005 and this thing isn't that bad. I thought this wouldn't be good at all but it turned up to being pretty good. I wanted something even smaller than my 20GB iPod. I have 3 mp3 Players total now but I really don't care. I really like that it is really small. Only 1 in. x 0.3 in. x 3.3 in. It comes with Apple iTunes which is a wonderful MP3 Software. It only connects to the USB 2.0 ports though (no IEEE). It comes with a carrying strap which really made the deal with me. Now I really can go running with this thing. It really just feels like nothing is not you. There is not LCD Screen though but there is a button on the back to power on, shuffle songs, or play in order. It comes with a headphone Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, and a USB Cable. No microphone or remote control which isn't too bad but it's a nice feature to have. It takes 4 hours to charge it but it gives you a really nice 12 hour battery life. It only weights .8 oz. Another thing I don't like about this is that it only supports AAC, MP3, WAV, Audible formats. Another thing I don't like is that it only comes with a 1 year warranty. The battery dies in about 2 years and then I have to buy my own battery. I want to tell you readers that if you are a first time iPod or MP3 Player shopper do not buy this. You should get something with a display and something that can hold more songs (250 songs this one can hold). iPod owners are the people who should think about getting this because it's just a smaller replacement. It's a good recommendation