Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 4GB, black)

• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 95 reviews
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• 10 stars

  Who knew I needed this problem solved?

  by Zippy-T-Pinhead on March 13, 2009

  Pros: Inline controls.
  Size.
  Ease of use.

  Cons: Not being able to use my H20 waterproof case that was designed specifically for my 2d-Gen Shuffle. (Guess I'll just have to keep the old Shuffle too)

  Summary: I ordered my new Shuffle the day it came out and didn't even realize how much more convenient it was going to be until walking home last night . I ...

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  Summary: I ordered my new Shuffle the day it came out and didn't even realize how much more convenient it was going to be until walking home last night . I always had to clip my 2 Gen Shuffle in a spot where I could reach the buttons, oriented in a manner where I knew which end was up and which control was volume versus forward/reverse. Also, since I always clipped it on my pants pocket (that was the most user-freindly location for me in most situations), if I wore a coat, it was always hard to get to the controls.
  
  Well not anymore!
  
  I just love that now I can clip (or not clip) my Shuffle wherever I want and not need to worry about which way it's clipped (facing in, facing out), what direction the controls are facing, and whether I can get to them. They're on the headphones. Easy breezy.
  
  I've had an iPhone since day 1 and always loved the inline controls (just always wished they controlled volume). So having all that in my iPod is great. Honestly, I don't care about the voice feature. I don't have playlists and know the title and artist of every song I've downloaded - um, because I downloaded them.
  
  Now I'm just waiting for the Scosche replacement earbuds to come out, just like I waited for the V-Modas to come out I use on my iPhone. I was never a fan of Apple's earbuds...
  
  Updated on Mar 13, 2009

  Actually, I do use the voice command for one thing which is a great improvement: it can now tell me how much battery life I have left. I really don't understand the uproar on this new Shuffle. I love it. Now I'll just wait for the 3rd party earbud extravaganza to commence.
  
  Updated on Mar 13, 2009

  One more thing. Being able to hear my battery level is crucial to me. I'm color blind and was unable to discern the different colors of the status light on my old 2d-gen Shuffle.

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  12 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  What happened to actual reviews?

  by wfbnadador on March 13, 2009

  Pros: Small, simple, light, great for running

  Cons: no dock connector, could have made a sturdier metal usb to headphone adapter rather than a flimsy cable

  Summary: I gotta say I love how people review something they've never used. I used the headphone remote for the iPhone for months, very intuitive and did everything this one ...

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  Summary: I gotta say I love how people review something they've never used. I used the headphone remote for the iPhone for months, very intuitive and did everything this one does, but this one added volume controls. Truth is, for all the complaints, none of these folks whining have ACTUALLY tried the thing. I have, and I love it.
  
  Key points:
  -You rarely skip backwards when using an mp3 player (be honest) so the most likely thing you'll do is double click anyway.
  -Beyond that you probably just play and pause which is one click away.
  -Ten dollar adapter cables are coming out to let you use your old phones, but really, this is an entry level pod, so those with it will probably be just fine with the included set.
  -The controls are closer to your face, and easier to find in a run.
  -Less seams to collect dirt and grime, sweat and other garbage.
  -Support for multiple playlists is very nice, now that we have 4GB to play with.

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  10 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Utter rubbish

  by 80sriy on May 3, 2009

  Pros: None really - can play apple protected material and the drive does not fall apart like those of the bigger ipods with a mini (i fall apart at the slightest provocation) disk drive

  Cons: The control has a life span of about one week.

  Summary: THis is designed for people who do not perspire or who live in a zero gravity environment. If you happen to perspire, even a little, you will find the perspiration, ...

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  Summary: THis is designed for people who do not perspire or who live in a zero gravity environment. If you happen to perspire, even a little, you will find the perspiration, pulled by gravity flows into the little, non-waterproof, volume control and surprisingly, the perspiration mixing with the copper in the control, causes the control to cease functioning .
  
  This is utter rubbish, poorly thought out, and simply a way of causing consumers to part with their money with little or no thought given to the quality f the product. Steve Jobs is clearly ill and no longer assessing the quality of the products. This is shameless profiteering. This is a memory stick with a control. The quality is very poor. the sound is fine but do not attempt to rely on that control-it has a lifespan of about one week. DO NOT use whilst exercising-it will die very quickly. Utter rubbish and a great disappointment

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  5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 3 stars

  If minimalism is a fetish of yours.....

  by cynicselectant on March 14, 2009

  Pros: Small
  Basic Design that camouflages itself easily when clipped to clothing.

  Cons: Small Capacity
  Pricing is non-competitive
  Easily Lost
  No Screen
  Must buy $30 adapter to use non-apple headphones

  Summary: This is a cool design concept from apple but it should have stayed a design. It is not an intelligent product. Physically it is easily lost and it skimps out ...

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  Summary: This is a cool design concept from apple but it should have stayed a design. It is not an intelligent product. Physically it is easily lost and it skimps out on the size to appeal to its size. The fact that apple has attempted to justify this design with their headphones is laughable. In one foul-swoop they have tried to force you to buy their accessories while justifying this absurd idea.
  
  All in all if invisibility gets you excited than this may be for you, but the sansa clip sells for much less and actually gives you controls and a screen as well.

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  5 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 2 stars

  Sound Malfunctions

  by FlyingZeke on April 25, 2009

  Pros: Small size

  Cons: 1. Sound malfunctions when you perspire.
  2. Controls are hard to use while in motion, like running or riding a bike.
  3. Sometimes the selection of playlists is less that easy with the in-line control.
  4. Earbuds come out of my ears while exercising.

  Summary: I wouldn't buy this again until it comes with better headphones. I am very disappointed.

  Summary: I wouldn't buy this again until it comes with better headphones. I am very disappointed.

  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Great Product, Great Value

  by hangdawg on March 13, 2009

  Pros: Great price point, good design, great battery life. Control operations are straightfoward and simple.

  Cons: There aren't any for the price.

  Summary: Not sure where the editors were thinking when they reviewed this little beauty. It's the low end price point in the iPod line, great for the gym, running, biking, ...

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  Summary: Not sure where the editors were thinking when they reviewed this little beauty. It's the low end price point in the iPod line, great for the gym, running, biking, hiking, etc. If 8 to 10 hours of battery life is not enough out of a unit this size then someone has unreasonable expectations. Control functions are straightforward and easy to use. It's not a $300 unit it's $79 holds about 1,000 songs and is great for on the go, active lifestyles that they can use with minimal weight and interference.

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  7 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Apple Headphone Only

  by brockkranz06 on March 14, 2009

  Pros: Small, Compact and 4GB for $80 Good deal.

  Cons: All the control are on the earphone. I spent over $100 for a bose earphone not long ago and now I can't use it.

  Summary: Its a great that the shuffle is really tiny, but can't use 3rd party headphones really got me disappointed.

  Summary: Its a great that the shuffle is really tiny, but can't use 3rd party headphones really got me disappointed.

  3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  GREAT, if you lack sweat glands!!!

  by volkov75 on February 5, 2010

  Pros: Apple brand and small size

  Cons: Will last you 10 minutes into your workout and then quit. Hint of sweat causes a malfunction - all controls stop working, sound is turned up all the way up or all the way down

  Summary: Worst product ever produced by Apple. Will break if used at the gym or near moisture. Stay away.

  Summary: Worst product ever produced by Apple. Will break if used at the gym or near moisture. Stay away.

  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Major Step Back -Can't Use It In Car or Boat.Bad Design

  by gregory3333 on January 29, 2010

  Pros: Small ipod.

  Cons: Major Step Back -Can't Use It In Car or Boat.Bad Design

  Summary: Major Step Back -Can't Use It In Car or Boat.Bad Design. I asked Best Buy salesperson if I was correct, that it was unusable in my car and ...

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  Summary: Major Step Back -Can't Use It In Car or Boat.Bad Design. I asked Best Buy salesperson if I was correct, that it was unusable in my car and boats as the controls are on the earbud wire. Best Buys said I was correct. The old design had the controls on the unit and I am still using it in my car and on my boats.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Amazing 3g Shuffle

  by northchil on March 17, 2009

  Pros: This has got to be the easiest and best shuffle yet. Working out, working in the yard, etc. is the perfect place for this. Now when someone wants to talk to you, no more fumbling to find the wheel to pause.

  Cons: Clip should open from opposite end to keep cord out of way.

  Summary: Don't knock it till you try it. Voice recognition is fantastic and amazingly clear. Cannot think of anything else other than the position of the clip that I would ...

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  Summary: Don't knock it till you try it. Voice recognition is fantastic and amazingly clear. Cannot think of anything else other than the position of the clip that I would want to change.
  I think this is a very good iPod for $79. Apple got it right.
  I have had iPods since the beginning from Classic, Nanos & Shuffles, and next to the current Nano this little gem is my favorite.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

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