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Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation 2007, 2GB, green)

Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB522LL/A

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 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 2007, 2GB, green)

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Reviewed by: Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 01/30/2007

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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6 stars

Does what it is supposed to do very well

by forkboy on October 12, 2009

Pros: Tiny (portable) form factor and clip-action for attachment to clothing. Reasonably sized (i.e. comfortable) control pad. Reasonable battery life (at least when new). Simple to operate.

Cons: Useless headphones, especially for physical activity (they fall out of one's ears too easily).

Summary: Picked one up recently from the Apple web site's Refurbished section. Had a bad experience with my first ever MP3 player; a first-gen Apple Shuffle, but felt compelled to ...

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Summary: Picked one up recently from the Apple web site's Refurbished section. Had a bad experience with my first ever MP3 player; a first-gen Apple Shuffle, but felt compelled to give this one a try when the price dropped after the announcement of the third-gen version.

It's really quite simple: this device is great for being small, unobtrusive and good with battery life. I use it for working out, mowing the lawn, vacuuming the house, etc. I don't need gigs of room for song; it holds about 250 songs encoded in AAC VBR at the highest bit rate setting. That's more then enough music to get me through a week and not hear the same song twice.

It comes with no screen and doesn't need one. First, a screen would only suck the battery dry more quickly. Second, with so few songs on it, what do I need a screen for? If I don't know the name of the artist or song then that is my problem. It's my music after all.

The headphones are typical fare from Apple: useless. Sound quality is okay, but nothing to rave about. And forget about doing anything physical with these things precariously placed in your ear as they fall out too easily. Instead, I borrow the exceptional buds that came with my Sony NWZ-A818 MP3 player.

Sound quality for the Shuffle is fine for what it is designed to be: a small, highly portable and very unobtrusive device. If you're expecting or looking for great sonic quality then look to something more serious. If you just want some tunes while you're jogging or doing house work then you can't go wrong with this device.

I'll reserve judgment on the battery because it was the battery that died a premature death on both mine and my daughters first-gen Shuffle back in 2005/2006. Just after the warranty expired at that. Very aggravating. But I've had other sorts of issues with every other brand of MP3 player I've purchased except for the above-referenced Sony (a really fantastic player, especially in regards to sound quality).

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8 stars

Consider the iTunes connection

by D-Lysid on July 1, 2008

Pros: Integration with iTunes for easy syncing & track management; integrated clip; small size; incredible build quality; great battery life

Cons: No display; absence of integrated USB connector makes it less handy for file transfer

Summary: The integrated clip, very well designed & firmly attaching to any part of your clothes, does much to counter the supposed risk of easy misplacement mentioned in the review.

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Summary: The integrated clip, very well designed & firmly attaching to any part of your clothes, does much to counter the supposed risk of easy misplacement mentioned in the review.

The build quality in amazing, and the metal shell makes it very durable.

Best of all, and not covered by the review, is it's the lowest cost iPod which gives entry to the full use of iTunes' track management features, making it very easy to keep track of what's on the iPod and to remove and add tracks.

I've tried lots of other mp3 jukebox/media player applications on Mac and Windows -- overall, iTunes has them beat, especially in the clarity, flexibility, and ease of management of playlists. An Apple iPod integrates into this system perfectly and extends its advantages to your portable audio environment.

The lack of a display is less bothersome than one might think -- after all consider the personal CD and cassette players we used happily for years, which have no display.

Also if you listen to a lot of podcasts on it, as I do, there's less need for a display. The only time I miss a display is when listening to individual tracks of music and I forget or don't know the details of a song, I can't just look and see them.

As for sound quality, I had the 1st generation iPod shuffle before, and I don't hear any difference in sound quality with this one. Sounds great to me!

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8 stars

Brilliantly simple

by royauty on May 19, 2008

Pros: Small, light, well-designed

Cons: No other features (eg, radio)

Summary: The price is right, the quality is high and the design is brilliant. Even the battery life is surprisingly reasonable. There are no other cool features (radio, active noise reduction), ...

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Summary: The price is right, the quality is high and the design is brilliant. Even the battery life is surprisingly reasonable. There are no other cool features (radio, active noise reduction), but it does what it does exactly the way you'd hope it would.

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