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Introduced in March 2009, the third generation iPod Shuffle remains Apple's smallest and most affordable mp3 player. With 4GB of storage capacity, the redesigned Shuffle features simplified controls now found integrated into the headphones as an inline remote, as well as a new technology dubbed VoiceOver which allows the device to announce the name of the current playlist, song and artist. Available in black or silver the device retails for $79.
MSRP $79.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- Screen: none
- Capacity: 4GB of internal storage for files or music (1000 song est.)
- Audio format support: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
- Dimensions & Weight: 1.8 x 0.7 x 0.3 inches (45.2 x 17.5 x 7.8 mm), 0.38 ounce (10.7 grams)
- includes Apple earphones with remote
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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
- limited format support (MP3 or WMA only)
- not the greatest battery life
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MSRP $69.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- lightweight and hassle free - perfect for working out
- drag-and-drop file management
Cons
- if the headphones or MP3 player break the combo is useless
- no support for open source file formats (ogg or flac)
- No FM tuner
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Reviews
March 12, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- double the capacity of the last generation model
- very light
- VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
- easier to use in-line controls
- extremely durable
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
- no display
- so small it can be easily lost
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March 11, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- double the capacity of the last generation model
- VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
- easier to use in-line controls
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
- no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
- no display
- VoiceOver feature is really not that useful
- limited selection of colours
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March 12, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- double the capacity of the last generation model
- very light
- VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
- black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
- easier to use in-line controls
- extremely durable
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
- no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
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March 15, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- very light
- black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
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May 20, 2009
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Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- very light
- VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
- black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
- easier to use in-line controls
- Random songs
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
- no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
- no display
- VoiceOver feature is really not that useful
- limited selection of colours
- Songs are random
- so small it can be easily lost
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October 10, 2009
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Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- double the capacity of the last generation model
- very light
- VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
- black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
- easier to use in-line controls
- extremely durable
- Random songs
- Also non-random playlists
- Standard headphones work just fine with third-party remote adaptors (e.g. Belkin)
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
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April 6, 2009
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Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- double the capacity of the last generation model
- very light
- VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
- black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
- extremely durable
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
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March 22, 2009
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Pros
- even smaller than previous generation
- double the capacity of the last generation model
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
- no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
- no display
- VoiceOver feature is really not that useful
- limited selection of colours
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May 29, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- more expensive than last generation
- device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
- no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
- no display
- VoiceOver feature is really not that useful
- so small it can be easily lost
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April 25, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
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- no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
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