Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008)

Apple has just released their new Shuffle. Completely redesigned with an aluminum case. It weighs in at half of an ounce and about 1.6" square. Features a built-in clip to attach to your clothing. Available in a variety of colors with a 1 GB capacity for $49 and 2GB for $69.

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Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd gen new colors
MSRP $49.00
Release date September, 2006
Brand Apple
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
16 reviews
56
negative
mixed
positive
9 positive
3 mixed
4 negative

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Pros:
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Extremely small and lightweight
+14agreedisagree

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Integrated clip design
+13agreedisagree

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Very simple design
+12agreedisagree

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Extremely durable, no moving parts
+10agreedisagree

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Inexpensive
+6agreedisagree

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good sound quality
+3agreedisagree

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larger capacity than previous generation
+2agreedisagree

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ideal for working out - smaller and easier to use than any other iPod
+2agreedisagree

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Decent battery life
+2agreedisagree

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You can use shuffle-db (search sourceforge) to bypass having to use iTunes.
+1agreedisagree

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small enough to clip on a t-shirt, but holds enough to travel to New York with
+1agreedisagree

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premium sound quality
+1agreedisagree

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Expensive compared to products with similar features
+7agreedisagree

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No display
+6agreedisagree

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Can't be used as a thumb drive
+6agreedisagree

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no support for open source codecs (ogg/flac)
+3agreedisagree

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limited capacity
+3agreedisagree

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poor colours
+3agreedisagree

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locked to a single program - that itself is used to support an online music store
+2agreedisagree

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not compatible with Nike Plus (or any other dock device)
+2agreedisagree

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Requires proprietary docking station for charging and file transfer
+2agreedisagree

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You can only transfer files via iTunes
+2agreedisagree

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Takes forever to navigate to a specific song
+2agreedisagree

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No FM radio
+1agreedisagree

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No voice recording
+1agreedisagree

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Slow file transfer speeds
+1agreedisagree

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No battery-low warning.
+1agreedisagree

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battery life dies real quick the more you skip and pause
+1agreedisagree

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Headphones provided with it are rubbish and uncomfortable
+1agreedisagree

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Long time for battery to charge.
+1agreedisagree


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Buy It

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Silver - 1GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

• Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver (2nd Generation)

UPC: 885909185542

EAN: 885909185542

MPN: MB225LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Green - 2GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Bright Green (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

UPC: 885909252817

EAN: 718908000335

MPN: MB685LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Blue - 2GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB New Bright Blue (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

UPC: 885909252473

EAN: 0718908000465

MPN: MB683LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Pink - 1GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB New Pink (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

UPC: 885909267835

EAN: 718908000205

MPN: MB811LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Pink - 2GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB New Pink (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

UPC: 885909252138

EAN: 718908000625

MPN: MB681LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Silver - 2GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

• iPod shuffle 2nd Generation 2GB MP3 Player - Silver

UPC: 885909230648

EAN: 885909230648

MPN: MB518LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Green - 1GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Bright Green (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

UPC: 885909268375

EAN: 0718908001516

MPN: MB815LL/A

Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) | Blue - 1GB

• Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB New Bright Blue (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL

UPC: 885909268108

EAN: 0718908000045

MPN: MB813LL/A

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SanDisk Sansa Clip

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MSRP  $70.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • Very competitive price/storage ratio
  • Good audio quality
  • More features than Shuffle and Stone
Cons
  • 1GB only available in black
  • Can only be recharged using the USB cable.
  • Power switch can feel flimsy
ProSCORE
27 reviews
86
Vote! (10 votes)
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MSRP  $90.00    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • small and light
  • bluetooth 2.1 support - for use as a hands-free headset for compatible cellphones
  • built in FM radio
Cons
  • strange flashy design
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Pros
  • Impressive array of features for a small device
  • Simple display
  • Solid build
Cons
  • Folder browsing is awkward because folders don't maintain hierarchy
  • Poor battery life
  • Double the size of the iPod Shuffle
ProSCORE
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44
Vote! (3 votes)
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Samsung K3

Samsung K3

MSRP  $90.00    Released  April, 2007
Pros
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  • Great sound quality
  • Nice, sleek design
Cons
  • No video playback
  • Not compatible with Macs
  • Buttons a little underresponsive
ProSCORE
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Creative Zen Stone

Creative Zen Stone

MSRP  $39.99    Released  May, 2007
Pros
  • cheap
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Cons
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Pros
  • miniature size
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  • 1,000 song batches will last casual listeners a long time before getting boring
Cons
  • locked to a proprietary music service
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Pros
  • FM radio
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Cons
  • poor battery life
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1.  avatar Erik said:

I'm dumbfounded how small this device is. I was a huge fan of the first shuffle even though it was subsequently overlooked by the nano, and this is jus that much better. A robust, tiny, no-nonsense, CHEAP mp3 player.
Sep 12, 2006 3:20pm
2.  avatar Amanie said:

Seriously, if you just want music (especially if you're active), it's hard to deny how appealing this one is.
Sep 12, 2006 3:39pm
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ralli

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May 19, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
29
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
12 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • good sound quality
  • Decent battery life

Cons

  • Expensive compared to products with similar features
  • No display
  • Can't be used as a thumb drive
  • no support for open source codecs (ogg/flac)
  • limited capacity
  • poor colours
  • Requires proprietary docking station for charging and file transfer
  • You can only transfer files via iTunes
  • Takes forever to navigate to a specific song
  • No FM radio
  • No voice recording
  • Slow file transfer speeds

Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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vsaxena911

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May 26, 2009
ProSCORE
44
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
15 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Extremely durable, no moving parts
  • Inexpensive
  • good sound quality
  • larger capacity than previous generation
  • ideal for working out - smaller and easier to use than any other iPod
  • Decent battery life
  • You can use shuffle-db (search sourceforge) to bypass having to use iTunes.
  • small enough to clip on a t-shirt, but holds enough to travel to New York with
  • premium sound quality

Cons

  • Expensive compared to products with similar features
  • No display
  • Can't be used as a thumb drive
  • no support for open source codecs (ogg/flac)
  • limited capacity
  • poor colours
  • locked to a single program - that itself is used to support an online music store
  • not compatible with Nike Plus (or any other dock device)
  • Requires proprietary docking station for charging and file transfer
  • You can only transfer files via iTunes
  • Takes forever to navigate to a specific song
  • No battery-low warning.
  • battery life dies real quick the more you skip and pause
  • Headphones provided with it are rubbish and uncomfortable
  • Long time for battery to charge.

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Yale

avatar
May 11, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
47
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
8 cons

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Extremely durable, no moving parts
  • good sound quality
  • larger capacity than previous generation
  • ideal for working out - smaller and easier to use than any other iPod

Cons

  • Expensive compared to products with similar features
  • No display
  • Can't be used as a thumb drive
  • no support for open source codecs (ogg/flac)
  • limited capacity
  • poor colours
  • locked to a single program - that itself is used to support an online music store
  • not compatible with Nike Plus (or any other dock device)

Competitors

Yale prefers Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) over Sony NWZ-B135F
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iambored8907

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May 28, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
62
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
3 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Extremely durable, no moving parts
  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • Expensive compared to products with similar features
  • No display
  • Can't be used as a thumb drive

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Erik

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October 1, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
2 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • No display
  • Can't be used as a thumb drive

Comments

"I'm dumbfounded how small this device is. I was a huge fan of the first shuffle even though it was subsequently overlooked by the nano, and this is jus that much better. A robust, tiny, no-nonsense, CHEAP mp3 player."

Competitors

Erik prefers Apple iPod Shuffle (2007-2008) over Creative Zen Stone, SanDisk Sansa Clip
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Howlsthunder

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April 14, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Extremely durable, no moving parts
  • Inexpensive

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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fractalhorizon

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January 24, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Extremely durable, no moving parts
  • Inexpensive

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

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Chrisdentist

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January 4, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design
  • Extremely durable, no moving parts
  • Inexpensive

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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wendywallflower

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July 11, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Integrated clip design
  • Very simple design

Cons

  • Expensive compared to products with similar features
  • No display

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shapr

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October 1, 2008
approved
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
have ithave it

Pros

  • Extremely small and lightweight
  • Integrated clip design

Cons

  • Can't be used as a thumb drive

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