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Apple iPod Shuffle / 1st Generation
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- reliable performance, easy to set up, simple controls, sleek compact, great sound
- no screen, no display, dock dongle required, no screen or nothing, not the best design
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Apple iPod Shuffle / 1st Generation
The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle is the entry level portable digital audio player in Apple’s line of iPods. It was released in January 11, 2005 during Apple’s Macworld Conference & Expo. The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle is screenless and was built on the insight that many iPod users simply kept their players on shuffle and the device was a means to do that in a much more cost effective manner.
The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle measures 3.3 x 0.98…
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The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle is the entry level portable digital audio player in Apple’s line of iPods. It was released in January 11, 2005 during Apple’s Macworld Conference & Expo. The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle is screenless and was built on the insight that many iPod users simply kept their players on shuffle and the device was a means to do that in a much more cost effective manner.
The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle measures 3.3 x 0.98 x 0.33 inches and weighs 0.78 ounces. It comes with a Li-ion battery that takes about 4 hours to charge and can last up to 12 hours of music playback. At the reverse side of the player, a three-position switch can be used either to check the battery level through an indicator light or to set songs to play randomly or in order. Playback controls can be found at the front of the gadget.
The player was the first one in Apple’s line of MP3 players to use flash memory rather than a hard disk. It was released in two versions that differ only in capacity. Both the 512 megabyte version and the 1 gigabyte version are only available in white.
Apple approximates that the 1 gigabyte version can store up to 240 audio files. It supports skip-free playback of a number of audio formats including MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), and WAV.
The 1st Generation Apple iPod Shuffle is compatible with Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later. For Windows, it is compatible with Windows 2000 with SP 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional with SP 2.
The gadget can also be used as a USB flash drive for storing files. Using iTunes, the user can set how much of the memory can be used to store files.
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The Apple iPod Shuffle comes in 1GB as well as 512MB. This audio player is basically straightforward in its operation. This device is white in colour and it carries a few buttons in a circular manner on the face of it. The dimensions are .98 inches wide, .33 inches in depth and 3.3 inches in height. It weights about .78 ounces. Therefore you can take it anywhere with you. You can simply place it inside of your pocket. On the other hand if for some reason you do not want to place it inside of your pocket…
See moreThe Apple iPod Shuffle comes in 1GB as well as 512MB. This audio player is basically straightforward in its operation. This device is white in colour and it carries a few buttons in a circular manner on the face of it. The dimensions are .98 inches wide, .33 inches in depth and 3.3 inches in height. It weights about .78 ounces. Therefore you can take it anywhere with you. You can simply place it inside of your pocket. On the other hand if for some reason you do not want to place it inside of your pocket, then you can wear it around your neck as a chain. It comes with a rechargeable battery and it has a life span of about 10 hours. After that it will need some recharging. Accessories are also sold separately for this item.
An accessory that may be good to have on hand is a charger. This charger will come in handy, especially at those times when a computer is not readily available. The sound quality is a good one. The earphone that comes in the package is relatively good, but you can always replace it with another one if you are not satisfied with that one. The Apple iPod Shuffle is also equipped with a FM tuner. Therefore at those times when you want to shake things up a little you can always switch over to one of it many pre-set channels. It all it is that you want to do it to download some music and simply listen the what you have downloaded; and if at time you want to listen to the Fm radio, then the Apple iPod Shuffle is just the device that you are looking for. The filing formats that it is compatible with are MP3, ACC and AV.
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1GB Apple iPod Shuffle
Reviewer: big bruin22 November 2006- Overall 9
The 1GB iPod Shuffle is a great package. The sound quality is very good and battery life is excellent. The only complaints would be the slow transfer rates and the lack of a display. While the LEDs do an adequate job of indicating status of the player, and the controls are intuitive enough to use through your clothes, some people may want a display to indicate artist and song info. I think Apple purposely left this out for a reason; I think they created the Shuffle for... Read more
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iPod shuffle
Reviewer: Ars Technica12 November 2006- Overall 7
There's not a lot else I can really say about the design of the new iPod shuffle other than it's extremely small, efficient, and well designed. The entire thing isn't much larger than a US five-cent piece. Inside we find what is essentially a normal iPod distilled down to the bare minimum. As with the new iPod nanos, Apple has begun to integrate the scroll wheel directly into the casing as opposed to the circuit board. There are really only four major components to the... Read more
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Reviewer: TechRadar UK07 July 2006
It won't be everyonje's cup of tea, but this will be perfect for those who cherish usability above all else. Read more
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iPod shuffle 1GB
Reviewer: Digitaltrends31 March 2006- Overall 8
Despite my minor irritation with the shuffle’s dock-dongle, I am excited to give this new product an enthusiastic and vigorous ‘two thumbs up’. The design of the shuffle itself is fantastic. The sound quality is stunning, so long as you use good third-party headphones. The $79 price is awesome. Actually, the $79 price is much lower than I’d expect for something this enjoyable. The new shuffle is the kind of product I’d feel comfortable buying as a Christmas (or... Read more
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Reviewer: Newbie26 March 2006
The Apple iPod shuffle (1 GB, M9725LL/A) MP3 Player store up to 2401 of your favorite songs. Download and import songs fast on to your Windows PC, then organize your music and album art with the included Apple iTunes software4. The battery last for hours at a time to ensure you can keep your music playing for hours while on the go. You can play, pause, skip, repeat, shuffle and hold at the touch of a thumb. Just plug iPod shuffle into your computer's USB port, let iTunes... Read more
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great product, bit overpriced though!
Reviewer: sarah, Pricerunner3 weeks ago- Overall 2
- Value for money 2
- Features 2
OK you won't get your whole music library on it but that is not the point. This is a lightweight, small, reliable and sexy music player designed for people on the move. In that respect it is a massive success and a great product that really delivers! Just a shame about the price! All in, I would highly recommend it and recommend getting yours for free from the BBC and CNN backed Gadget 4 Free - get it in time for Xmas! Just copy and paste - www.gadget4free.com Read more
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I bought it as a gift for my husband. He loves it.
Reviewer: Circuit City02 September 2008- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
- Sound quality 10
I filled it with Bluegrass, his favorite music. Read more
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It Works For Me
Reviewer: Chip, Digitaltrends13 June 2008- Overall 8
I got the Shuffle for Fathers Day a few years ago and it is still going strong. When my car radio died I got an adapter to play it through the speakers and that kept me happy. Now I use it when I'm mowing the grass - along with a pair of lightweight noise-reducing headphones because I HATE EARBUDS!!! Read more
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Reviewer: Yahoo! Shopping User, Yahoo Shopping01 November 2006
- Overall 4
- Value for money 4
- Features 8
- Sound quality 10
i got it i love it until i discovered how unstabil is the softwear and the compatibility with windows pc suck i hope it was just me unlucky cuz i love specialy the design and dimension its a promotor for minimalistic industrial design But probably we have to wait a little bit more to get the perfect mp3 player (excuse my english) ... Read more
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Gym iPod
Reviewer: A Customer, Buy.com03 April 2006- Overall 10
Perfect for my workouts at the gym. Light weight and no uncomfortable armband. Read more
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