Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB White (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: This is a great iPod!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love my iPod shuffle! I got mine last year for my Birthday in September and it still works like it did when I got it! I have dropped it a huge amount of times on surfaces like concrete, asphault, carpet, laminate floors and a ton more. I've even accidentally stepped on it a couple times! It's lack of screen can either be a good or bad thing depending on your outlook on life:). It's good because no screen=no cracking and scratching. But sometimes you wish you had a screen like when you have lots of songs and want to listen to a certain song but can't find it. To over come this problem, I placed all my songs in alphabetical order and memorized their positions. I don't carry it around with me when I go jogging or anything else, so I just use it in my home on my speakers. Overall, this is a great iPod for those who a)Don't or can't afford an iPod nano or iPod video (Like me), b)Clumbsy (also like me), or c) those who a afraid of getting a cracked or scratched screen. Thanks for reading my review!
Customer Review: Same connection problems as every other ipod & mandatory itunes
Summary: 1 Stars
I had a 3rd generation 20GB ipod that stopped working after about a year. Instead of buying another one, I got the 1 GB shuffle as a present.
However, no matter what ipod I've used I've always had horrendous problems connecting them to any Windows machines. With the 20GB ipod I managed to get it working on 1 of 4 machines I tried. Unfortunately this wasn't the PC where I had my mp3s, cue lots of annoying copying. Even connecting to this computer became hit and miss later, but by then the ipod died anyway.
I haven't been able to connect the shuffle I was given to either of my home pcs, no matter what I try. I'm about ready to ebay or stamp on it (would make me feel better).
Additionally, apple forces you to use iTunes, which I personally really dislike, and you can't transfer mp3s from your ipod to another computer... etc. etc.
Although the actual hardware design is nice (probably why they're so popular) unless you want to be constricted in what you can do with an mp3 and be forced to use iTunes AND spend hours searching internet forums trying to find out how to just get the bloody thing to connect, stay away from ipods and buy a less trendy but less hassle mp3 player from someone else (you'll get more for your money anyway)
Customer Review: Great alternative to spending a lot on a standard iPod
Summary: 4 Stars
I left my "real" iPod on a plane one day and replaced it with the Shuffle. I figured since I nearly always listened to my music on shuffle mode anyway and because it fit a few hundred songs--well more than I can hear in a given train commute for a week--it would be acceptable. It's odd not knowing what is playing, but overall I like it most because it slips into any pocket without bulging or scratching. And if I lose it I am out less than $100 vs. $300 for the real deal.Customer Review: Slightly Impressed
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the portability and lightness, but really all it is is a glorified walkman.Customer Review: Nothing But Problems with My PC
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm really unhappy with my shuffle. I bought it for my wife because it seemed like a simple mp3 player but in reality its been a huge pain. I often get errors that the drive can't be read from or written to. The only solution is to reformat the drive. If anyone is looking for a basic mp3 player for a pc - look elsewhere.