Apple iPod Shuffle

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.

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MSRP $79.00
Release date March, 2009
Brand Apple
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
10 reviews
52
negative
mixed
positive
5 positive
1 mixed
4 negative

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Pros:
Do you agree?
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even smaller than previous generation
+8agreedisagree

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double the capacity of the last generation model
+7agreedisagree

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very light
+7agreedisagree

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VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
+5agreedisagree

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black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
+4agreedisagree

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easier to use in-line controls
+3agreedisagree

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extremely durable
+3agreedisagree

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Random songs
+2agreedisagree

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Also non-random playlists
+1agreedisagree

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Standard headphones work just fine with third-party remote adaptors (e.g. Belkin)
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
Do you agree?
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more expensive than last generation
+10agreedisagree

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device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
+8agreedisagree

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no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
+5agreedisagree

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no display
+4agreedisagree

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VoiceOver feature is really not that useful
+3agreedisagree

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limited selection of colours
+2agreedisagree

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Songs are random
0agreedisagree

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so small it can be easily lost
-1agreedisagree


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Details

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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Philips LUXE

Philips LUXE

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
  • limited format support (MP3 or WMA only)
  • not the greatest battery life
ProSCORE
2 reviews
57
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iRiver T7

iRiver T7

MSRP  --    Released  June, 2008

The Volcano T7 is a new miniature digital media player from iRiver. Featuring capacities of 1, 2 or 4GB, the T7 has a miniature OLED screen, FM radio and voice recording functionality, SRS WOW and an equalizer with 8 presets. Using a USB 2.0 port to transfer music, the T7 can play MP3, WMA,...

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vote Apple iPod Shuffle 100% vs. vote iRiver T7 0%
Sony B Series

Sony B Series

MSRP  $45 - $60    Released  August, 2008

Introduced in early August 2008, the B-Series is a new series of inexpensive media players from Sony. With capacities of 1 and 2GB the B-Series includes a fairly wide variety of features such as voice recording and FM radio/recording. With 16 hours of continuous audio playback, its battery life is not as impressive as...

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Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

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
ProSCORE
3 reviews
62
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Comments

1.  avatar shadowtech said:

"New technology dubbed VoiceOver..."
No pun intended?
Haha!
Mar 11, 2009 7:54pm
2.  avatar fractalhorizon said:

While it has been slammed for not working with standard headphones, it works just fine with a third-party remote adapter (mine is made by Belkin).
Oct 10, 2009 11:59pm
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Omar

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March 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
4 cons
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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Yale

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March 11, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
6 cons
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

Did you find this review helpful?
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Erik

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March 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
3 cons
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

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

loizoz

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March 15, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons
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

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

justafire

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May 20, 2009
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reviewer
ProSCORE
43
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
8 cons

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

Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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fractalhorizon

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October 10, 2009
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ProSCORE
91
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
1 con
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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

Comments

"While it has been slammed for not working with standard headphones, it works just fine with a third-party remote adapter (mine is made by Belkin)."

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Apple iPod Shuffle over iRiver T7, Sony B Series, Sony Walkman NWZ-W202
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hawks22gk

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April 6, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons

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

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

matchpoint

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March 22, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
25
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
6 cons

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

Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
No

Dylan Toms

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May 29, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
6 cons

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

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Blade

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April 25, 2009
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reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC

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