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Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation 2006, 1GB, pink)

Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA947LL/A

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

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Bottom Line:: If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.
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Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation 2006, 1GB, pink)

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Reviewed by: Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 01/29/2007

The good: The competitively priced iPod Shuffle has a dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls, and its integrated belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player. The Shuffle is available in five, metallic colors, and the package includes a cute little syncing cradle.

The bad: The iPod Shuffle has no screen, so there's no way to navigate easily among artists, albums, or playlists. And it only offers so-so sound quality. The player might be too small for some users, and nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal.

The bottom line: If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.

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It's true: The second-generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest-profile MP3 player we've laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on the market--and it sports a price tag to match: $79. The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the itty-bitty device is far from perfect. Its screenless design means you get few navigational options and no extra features. And how small is too small?

Even the Shuffle's box is small.

At 1.6x1x0.4 inches and 0.6 ounce, the iPod Shuffle is one minuscule music player. In fact, it's so inconspicuous that we have trouble keeping track of it--if you're constantly misplacing your keys, this player probably isn't your best option. If you just can't help yourself, go for one of the brighter color options. The pink, orange, green, and blue models will probably be easier to spot on a cluttered desk than the muted silver one is. That said, the integrated belt clip on the back of the Shuffle helps keep the player within easy reaching distance. Some users have complained that the clip isn't very durable, but it seemed fairly sturdy during our testing.

The Shuffle is a little longer than the MobiBlu Cube2, but it's smaller overall.

Like its predecessor, the second-generation iPod Shuffle has no screen for navigating through music or other options (of which there are none). Instead, you get a simple and ample-sized five-way control pad on the face of the player: play/pause in the center, surrounded by volume up/down buttons and track shuttle keys. There's no way to navigate among specific albums or artists, but you can click play/pause three times fast to skip through playlists. The bottom edge of the player houses two switches: one for powering the unit on and off and the second for toggling between shuffle and repeat modes. A standard-size headphone jack--which doubles as the Shuffle's USB syncing port--rests on the top side of the device. There's also a tiny LED indicator that lights up different color combos (orange, red, and green) depending on the status of the player

We're rather fond of the teeny cradle.

To charge and sync content to the iPod Shuffle, you'll need to use the included cradle. It's a rather cute little piece, but we'd prefer a standard mini USB port or the older Shuffle's built-in USB interface. However, some users may prefer the 3-plus-foot cable attached to the dock for easy USB access. Apple also includes a pair of the newer iPod earbuds now; initially, the Shuffle was packaged with the older, less-sleek set. For music management, you'll need to download the latest version of iTunes (currently, 7.0.2) from the Apple Web site. As with all iPods, the Shuffle supports MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, and both protected and unprotected AAC files. And like the previous Shuffle, you can click Autofill in iTunes to automatically replace contents with music from your music library or playlists.

As you might expect from such a small player, the Shuffle's rated 12-hour battery life is nothing impressive, though CNET Labs tests proved that Apple underestimated the player: we eked out a decent 15.8 hours. In cursory testing, we found the Shuffle's audio quality to be decent through the included earbuds, but bass was lacking, and we could detect some light static when we twisted the headphone plug during quiet moments. Swapping in a pair of Shure E4cs improved the bass situation, but overall, music was still too bright and lacking in warmth for our tastes. We could also detect noticeable background noise during silent segments. Suffice it to say that the newer Shuffle doesn't sound as good as the older one.

In final analysis, the iPod Shuffle is a decent player that offers a sleek, compact form factor, an excessively simple user interface, and a low price. Fans of ultraportable gadgets will no doubt be drawn to it. But audiophiles, beware: this is not the player for you. If you're discerning about audio quality or tend to misplace things easily, steer clear.

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Small Compact. Easy to take or lose in your pocket

by myth90045 on May 1, 2007

Pros: Small Compact. It does what it claims to do

Cons: no usb support w/o the docking station

Summary: Regardless of the color, I have the silver one, this shuffle is great at what it does, which is play music. Even though you dont have a screen, if you ...

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Summary: Regardless of the color, I have the silver one, this shuffle is great at what it does, which is play music. Even though you dont have a screen, if you sync up with itunes you can pick which songs or playlists you want. for me, I have 1 playlist with current songs that I sync the shuffle too. this way, I know what songs are already on the player so i just hit play and let it go. You can clip it to my belt or shirt.
Con: not really a con but an annoyance, you have to use the supported usb dock to sync the shuffle to itunes. No big deal, but I have more usb connector cables from my ipod/ipod nano than i do with the shuffle. So if I am at another computer, i have to take the dock with me. No big deal. I have learned to live with it.
All in all, it is a very nice product. Plus I dont have to worry about getting a protecting case since there is no screen to scratch up.

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8 stars

Pretty Good, only iPod I will buy

by x.killeddestiny.x on February 18, 2008

Pros: Sound quality is decent, size, easy of use/iTunes, looks good

Cons: it's an iPod, battery life is pretty limited, features?

Summary: So This is my second iPod. I had a bad expirience with my nano and I figured hey the Shuffle is dead simple and nothing could go wrong with it. ...

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Summary: So This is my second iPod. I had a bad expirience with my nano and I figured hey the Shuffle is dead simple and nothing could go wrong with it. Plus I got it off someone so I knew it worked good. I've ahd no problems with it and it sounds pretty good. The settings you can apply in iTunes are satisfactory and overall this is a good mp3 player as a seconday one that you just wanna throw random songs on and take it somewhere or conseal it. I'd say for a second mp3 player go with the shuffle.

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Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA947LL/A
Description: The iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion. You know what they say about good things and small packages. But when something 1.62 inches long and about half an ounce holds up to 240 songs, "good" and "small" don't cut it. Especially when you can listen to your music for up to 12 continuous hours. In fact, iPod shuffle just may be the biggest thing in small. Clip it to your coin pocket. Clip it to your bag. No matter where you clip your skip-free iPod shuffle, you'll have instant access to music. Put it on, turn it up, and turn some heads. The first step to wearing 240 songs is downloading iTunes. Then drop your iPod shuffle into the dock, plug the dock into your Mac or PC's USB port, and sync in minutes. Got more than 240 songs? No problem. Let iTunes autofill your iPod shuffle and get a new musical experience every time.

General
Product type Digital player
PC interface(s) supported USB
Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated
Digital storage None
Weight 0.6 oz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
Body material Anodized aluminum
Color Pink
Available body colors Blue,
Orange,
Green
Included accessories Docking station
Software type Drivers & Utilities
iPod Generation 2G
Carrying Case
Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
Supported digital audio standards MP3 ,
AIFF ,
Audible ,
AAC ,
WAV
Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Supported bit rate 8 - 320
Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Audio Features
Sound output mode Stereo
Additional features USB 2.0 compatibility,
Battery level indication
CD System
Digital audio standards supported MP3,
MP3 VBR,
WAV,
AIFF,
AAC,
Protected AAC

Remote Control
Remote control None
Headphones
Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
Sound output mode [Sep 14, 2011 from CDS: Audio Output] Stereo
Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm
Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
Recharge time 4 hour(s)
Power device type None
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: System Requirements] USB port
Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later,
Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later

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