Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB White (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Good choice for my needs
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read several reviews of this player before purchasing. Some gave bad reviews for lack of LCD screen or FM player. It is obvious that they do not own this player, and are just giving bad reviews because of the absence of these features. Reviews should only be provided by people who actually have purchased and used the device.
I currently own an Apple iPod 20 gb 3rd generation, and I love it. I was going on a medical mission trip to Honduras, and I just didn't want to take my harddrive based player. I also wanted something to take to the gym from time-to-time. I purchased the iPod 1 gb Shuffle player. I have just returned from my mission trip, and I must say thet it met my needs as expected.
- Works flawlessly with iTunes and did not cause any problems on the computer where I have iTunes installed for my iPod 20 gb. I can just transfer the songs in my current library that I want to listen to manually, or it can chose songs for me automatically at random.
- Does not have a FM tuner, but so what. Not much FM music I wanted to listen to in Honduras or on an airplane.
- No LCD screen to see what I am listening to. So what, I am trying to relax on the airplane, in my room, or working out. Also, I should know generally what songs are in my library. I shouldn't have to look to see what I am listening to, and I wouldn't want to interrupt whatever I am doing just to check out the name of a song or the artist, etc. I can do that later if I want.
- It is very light.
- Controls are simple and easy to use.
- Battery life is very good, 11-12 hours of continuous playing. Recharges in about 4 hours.
Recommendations:
- If you own an Apple iPod, and want something light to take to the gym or commuting, than I would recommend the iPod Shuffle. Works flawlessly with iTunes and your current library.
- If you don't own an Apple iPod, and/or you want a flash-based player with an LCD and FM tuner, then go buy something else. Just don't provide bad reviews on something you have never tested yourself.
Customer Review: iPod Shuffle makes the way small and easy
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my iPod Shuffle for one week now. I think it is great. Its small, easy to use, and the battery seems to last a long time as I haven't run the battery out yet. I like the fact that I could play my music over the radio if I purchased the accessory. There are also many ways to carry the iPod with you, around the neck (which is how it comes), a couple of different arm bands or a couple of different clips that can attach it to a shirt, waist, or other place (but these are extra, and i haven't decided how I want to carry it around in the gym.) I also like that it plays a variety of music formats like MP3 or the iTunes format. I decided to keep a little space on it so that i can carry documents and files back and forth between the office and home, and I haven't even come close to using all the memory on it.
I like to load it with the songs that I want for that day, run, or what ever. It is pretty quick and easy to change the songs on. I've used both options for playing songs - shuffle or in order. It just depends on my mood at the time or with those particular songs that I've loaded.
Remember it is very small (I was surprised how small it is even though I looked at the pictures of it) and plugs into a USB port to load or change music as well as for charging up (no changing batteries, unless they wear out, and then a dealer would have to change them.) If there is any problem, I found that on my Gateway Desktop at work I could not plug the iPod Shuffle into the front USB ports. (I had an extra USB hub that solved the problem for me, so just beware that the edges of the iPod Shuffle may stick out just enough to cause problems with were you want to plug it in.)
The music quality is good and i can use it with the headphones or with computer speakers. I plugged it into the JBL Creature 2 speakers, as well as my regular stereo system via a headphone plug to RCA adapter, and both sounded good.
Added later: I've found out that the Shuffle is susceptible to moisture like sweat, and decided to protect it with the DLO ActionJacket for the iPod Shuffle.
Customer Review: Hyped Junk by Apple
Summary: 1 Stars
Apple has realized that most people would rather be "in" than get what is useful. It has been working unfortunately and that allows the company to peddle cheap items and a market up price.
There is almost nothing unique about the shuffle other than a minimalistic case which exemplifies the lack of features within. There is no way to navigate to any song you want to hear because Apple saved money in by not putting in an LCD display or navigational system. This glaring omission is hyped up the wazoo with "random is the new order" and other clever marketing slogans before the next version where random will be out and common sense will be in. Ever wonder how long it took to cycle through 300 songs, one by one?
You cannot control playlists either and the great portability for sports/gym workouts is also gone. You cannot regulate the tone quality either so you are stuck with how the sonic quality plays, which is adequate. What are the pros? None that are really unique to this device except for a pleasing shape, relatively good battery life, ability to play much of your music that you have in an iPod and that the battery can charge in your USB port. You are overpaying for an item with no radio either.
WHAT SHOULD YOU GET INSTEAD OF THIS OVERHYPED INADEQUATE DEVICE?
Well, I ended up settling on the Samsung YP-MT6Z. THIS is the new order and there are plenty of other similar devices. It's just a wee bit bigger than a single AA battery, which it takes and lasts over 40 hours. No, I'm not kidding as I've tested it myself. You get various different EQs, effects, truebass, SRS, WOW, ability to set playlists, random (if you really need to be in the "new order"), 1GB of memory to store songs in any format, an FM radio, a voice recorder, A-B repeat (cool!) and it also acts as a USB memory card. It also has cool colored lights if you're into that sort of thing. I can say that it is the best musical device I have ever purchased and it is a joy to use as an ultra portable music player. Look elsewhere. Don't support Apple's bottom line by buying into their marketing junk.
Customer Review: ipod shuffle versus creative muvo tx fm
Summary: 5 Stars
hopefully someone will find this helpfull if torn between the two. I have both the muvo and the shuffle. The muvo since Christmas and the Shuffle for week. The muvo is a 256k and the shuffle is the 1g. In comparing the two they both have strong point and week ones. Cost the muvo 97.00 the shuffle was 145.00.
Size is comparable. Weight goes to the shuffle. Display to the muvo, although I rarely look at it other than to remember a song title. Feel to the muvo for hefty solid to the shuffle for elegance. Sound quality a draw. The muvo has an equalizer which can be adjusted to suit your needs. The shuffle sounds good all the time. The sound in the shuffle maybe a little truer to the source. Battery life is yet to be determined. The muvo will eat the battery fast if you use the display alot or change settings. The shuffle is still on its first charge after a week.
Headphones to the shuffle. They seem to fit better in the ear without jamming them in somewhere. They stay in the ear better and don't fall out.Attachments a draw. The muvo has a nice plastic slip case with a clip for the belt or pocket like a cell phone. The case has a hole for a lanyard of your choice. The shuffle has a lanyard only.Software to the shuffle. The itunes is alot easier to look at and more fun to use. The creative media source is utilitarian, but works fine. I use these items for walking and yoga and find them both to be great products. My biggest concern with the shuffle is the fact of the replacement of the rechargeable batteries. My hope is in time when I need to do that there will be a less expensive alternative. Also, consider the fact of buying batteries over the same time period for the muvo. You could get rechargeables and see how that works. The shuffle does have a battery pack attachment which will add life and make it weigh a little more than the muvo. If you go that route the shuffle would go on and on but with battery power. I hope this helps someone with their purchase. The reviews I read were helpfull to me. You can't go wrong with either choice. I use both and would not hesitate to recommend either.
Customer Review: Great for what it is!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had my ipod shuffle for about 8 months now and I think it's just great. I usually use it at the gym and just put the songs on that will really get me going. Also, I will occasionally hook it up to an old set of computer speakers I have, and listen to it while I'm cooking dinner or in the bathtub. The sound out of the ipod itself is better then that of any walkman I have ever had.
The headphones they give you with it are flimsy and fall out of your ear easy (sound quality is just ok with them as well). I STRONGLY recommend you spring an extra 10 bucks on a pair of Sony headsets (the best in the industry in my opinion). I have had many many headsets in my day, and I can tell you that these last forever and the sound quality is outstanding (especially the bud-style ones); you will really get the most out of your ipod if you switch headsets. As mentioned by other people, there is no visible display for you to scroll through, but I don't mind this because I don't keep very many songs on it. For some reason, I have noticed that sometimes after you put new songs on it, unless you play those songs off the ipod while it is still plugged into the computer, sometimes the ipod will skip over the whole new sector of music as if you never put them on, looping back to the beginning. Some people seem to mind that it only holds a gigs worth of music, but I have yet to find the need to carry my entire music collection around my neck. I also highly recommend getting the battery life extender with this (its not very expensive, and 1 AAA battery extends the life of this thing by about 15-20 hours-great if you are a power runner)
But for what this thing is, its actually rather incredible. Its only 100 bucks (saves you about $250-$350), its very portable, and holds a gig of music (I have about 87 songs on mine at the moment and it's not even half way full). Bottom line: If your not looking to run a disco and just want something with some excellent sound quality to it while you are at the gym, walking to class, etc., this is a great buy.