Pros: Size... MRSP versus other 1 GB flash based MP3 players. Easy to use...
Cons: Might be too simple for users, no additional features, battery life mediocre.

Yay... received my iPod Shuffle from Amazon recently. Maybe I should have waited a while longer and gotten the free shipping instead. I am rather underwhelmed by the iPod Shuffle but I can kind of see its appeal... especially if you want something ...

Pros: Small and light, good sound, easy to use, iTunes, playlists, enough memory, easy downloads
Cons: Mediocre battery, earbuds, and the shuffle is overrated

I just spent a few days with the Apple iPod Shuffle and this came within a few weeks of receiving the Creative Labs MuVo N200. As I mentioned in another epinion, the N200 is a very good MP3 player. I am a big fan and think that very few people will be ...

Pros: Smart and small as a player can be with Apple quality. iTunes always a winner.
Cons: Might get tossed in a change counter.

Three years to the week after posting a review on my very first digital music player, I purchased my sixth one. I had bought the first one, an RCA Lyra (h ttp://www.epinions.com/content _121434050180) as an impulse buy. ...

Pros: Size, ease of use, easy to get started for novices
Cons: Features are too simplistic and the runner/workout maven isn't the target audience

When my first generation iPod shuffle started to give me problems, I decided that I couldn't work out without it and then rushed out and bought the new second generation iPod shuffle. Could I have worked out without a new iPod shuffle? Probably. Was it ...

Pros: Size, size, and even less size.
Cons: Meager material quality, no LCD, lesser SQ than previous iPods.

Okay, so it's not Pope on a Rope (sorry, John Paul). Once I became a card-carrying, full entrenched member of the Apple iPod universe, I had often longed for a simple flash player capable of handling AAC files for those times the bigger iPods ...

Pros: Good price, portability, comparable sound quality vs full-size iPods, easy interface
Cons: This iPod, like all others, scratches easily if not in a case

I purchased a 1GB iPod Shuffle as an addition to my stable of iPods. I also own a 30GB iPod Photo, and just recently (last week) sold my 4 GB iPod Mini. Taking a full sized iPod on workouts didn't sound like a good idea, and so the Shuffle came into ...

Pros: Super portable, attaches to just about anything, ease of use. 1 gig capacity. Small size.
Cons: Earphones are not as nice as the Shuffle, must download the software off the internet.

This iPod is a winner; I actually like it even better than my other one for its portability and simplicity of design. After getting this one, I find it hard to imagine lugging my other one around and worrying about if it will get broken or too cold or ...

Pros: Least expensive iPod ever. Great styling and build quality. Decent battery life.
Cons: Requires dock (included) to charge and sync. Overall not a great value, even at $79.

I was a big fan of the original Shuffle. That was way back in the day before the slim iPod Video or iPod nano existed. iPods were pretty clunky and hefty back in January 2005. How times have changed so quickly. The latest iPod nanos weighs next to ...

Pros: a clip-on that stores 1GB of songs for 1/3 the cost of an iPod
Cons: no screen

There was a time when the Shuffle was the poor man's iPod. All that changed for me when the price dropped to $79, storage went up to 1G and the whole device was reduced to a snap-on accessory the size of a quarter. Wow. I bought my youngest son ...

Pros: Size, design, Works well with iTunes, Inexpensive
Cons: Dock Required. Not an entry-level iPod. If you're aware of what it is, practically none.

I own a 3G (3rd generation) iPod that has soldiered on for 30 months. The problem is that when I go running, my iPod tends to slip out from time to time (I snag my headphones, or get a little clumsy) , and I run the risk of it dropping to the ground. As ...

Pros: Small, Attractive, Good Sound Quality, Clips onto clothing
Cons: Small, Pricey, No display screen, Internet a MUST

I purchased the iPod Shuffle (2nd generation) for my husband for Christmas. I purchased it at Walmart in Canada for $87. I had never actually purchased any MP3 players by Apple (or any from the iPod family anyway) as they always seem a little out of ...

Pros: Exceptional Audio, screen and camera. Symbian.
Cons: No wifi

Boxing The N73 comes boxed nicely. The box and its innards are made of cardboard and are ecologically more sound than plastics. In the box you’ll find the mobile phone, charger, battery, hear buds with microphone and the connection cable. A ...

Pros: size: compact and low profile shock resistant: doesn't skip easy transfer: via iTunes
Cons: water shorts the device bugs and I/O errors limited storage and functionality of hardware

Prologue: Let me first confess that I am very hard on my mp3 players. I use them almost exclusively for running and I run hard and at high rates of speed. Since the advent of the portable mp3 player, I feel as if my life's work has become looking ...

Pros: size, ease of use, convenient lanyard, good sound quality, good storage size
Cons: no display for selecting certain songs, doesn't come in cool colors - YET!

The Apple Ipod shuffle is one great little MP3 player. It comes in 2 varieties, the 512K (99.00) and the 1G (149.99). I opted to purchase the 1G to get the larger memory. This Mp3 player plugs directly into your computer's USB port to charge and ...

Pros: Itunes, Size, Sound, Portability, Flash
Cons: No LCD, Batterty Life should be longer, Overpriced Accessories

Apple's Ipods started the Mp3 revolution and are constantly redefining it. Ipods have been hands-down the best hard drive MP3 players on the market, now they expand their trade into the flash based memory category. The differences between flash and hard ...

Pros: Great small iPod and the Clip is Great!
Cons: The docking station is required to download music or charge

I originally became an iPod Shuffle fan with the 1G old-style shuffle when I took up running. A few months ago, after dropping my shuffle in a cup of Gatorade the small button on the back of my shuffle broke off. Of course, I figured I would just wait ...

Pros: portable, price, simplicity, good revision to gen 1
Cons: dock, easy to misplace, potential jack issues

I purchased my second generation iPod shuffle after my first one died due to negligent use on my part. If you are curious as to my experiences with the first gen shuffle I suggest you read the review I wrote for it some time ago. ...

Pros: Compact, light, durable, dynamic, simple, no screen, affordable.
Cons: None so far, quite possibly a perfect item!

This is a review about the new Apple ipod Shuffle. I just bought the ipod when it was released this past October 2006, and was very anxious to get it in the mail after having it engraved for free from apple.com. This is my first experience with an ...

Pros: Small, light weight, easy to use, reasonably priced.
Cons: Stiff power button, no LCD display, tight fit on iBook USB ports.

THIS IS AN iPOD?? Yes, this is an iPod. Actually, Apple officially calls it an “iPod Shuffle”. Not too long ago, Apple generated a HUGE marketing success by introducing the world to the iPod. These small music players can store ...

Pros: very small and compact, simple design, inexpensive iPod
Cons: Lack of LCD screen, No controls (equalizer), iPod earbuds, power switch

So I wanted to get a compact flash player that enables me to take semi-large amounts of music on the go with me. I decided to go with the iPod because, well, it was an iPod and the name is reliable in quality. The price also didn’t seem to be much ...

Pros: Small, light, cheap, easy to use, the Shuffle also sounds good.
Cons: It is what it is. It's not an audiophile's device.

Back in the old days when the PC market place was still shaking itself out, the standard advice was to find the software that best did the job you were trying to do, and then buy the hardware that ran that software. It was that philosophy that led me ...

Pros: Lightweight, good battery life, looks sleek
Cons: Earbuds are pure garbage, software is quirky...

intro Maybe I am too demanding, maybe I got spoiled by the Sandisk Sansa m230 that was either stolen or I have badly misplaced. I am not thrilled by the iPod shuffle. I have a few dozen iTunes downloads and I want to listen to them ...

Pros: Durable, lightweight, small makes it ideal for working out
Cons: Can only charge through the computer.

When the Shuffle first came out I thought - who would want that? Then, I got into running and after doing research I learned the standard iPod is not built to be used during running and the shuffle is. Initially, I was nervous that I wouldn't like ...

Pros: Tiny take-anywhere design, easy to use, and low price
Cons: needs to use the docking charger, comes with standard sub-par headphones.

This is my fifth Apple iPod to-date. I’ve had a mini, a 20G color, a shuffle 1.0, a nano and now the new and improved (and tiny!) shuffle 2.0. For me, each one has served a different purpose, from something I carry around every day in my ...

Pros: Great sound, tiny, iTunes, low price, cool factor
Cons: lack of screen could bother some

When the Shuffle appeared, I toyed with buying another brand of small MP3 player. I'm glad I didn't because the Shuffle has great sound and I can use iTunes. iTunes is a huge benefit of buying an iPod over a competitor! It is a snap to use and a ...

Pros: Small, light. Easy to use.
Cons: Off/continuous/shuffle button hard to slide. Lanyard isn't good for athletic activities.

I got my iPod Shuffle yesterday, and I must say - it's something. Now, I'm not a Mac person and this is my first iPod. So I guess I had some fairly high expectations. But this thing does alright for itself. After day one, it's certainly a winner, but ...

Pros: Light, easy, new look, user friendly
Cons: Storage space, OK upload times

Apple inc. has made changes to all of their MP3 players recently, the nano got rid of its scratch loving shell, while the bigger ipod can play movies. So what happened to the Shuffle? Didn't we all like the "gum" package design, and the big button in the ...

Pros: Tiny, portable, robust, foolproof controls, works beautifully and sounds wonderful.
Cons: Headphones don't fit my ears, buds too big, I had to get others. Nothing else.

When I saw how many favourable reviews you already had on the iPod Shuffle, I thought Epinions hardly needed another one from me. However, having now read all those reviews, I realise that nobody else who's so far contributed to this forum is making ...

Pros: Size, finish and ease of use.
Cons: USB cord and base is bulkier than the unit.

I currently own two other Ipods (Nano, 60 Gb). I was never that enthused about the shuffle Gen 1. However, this shuffle caught my attention with the size and finish. Packaging: Clear box containing: Shuffle USB cable and base station Cheap ...

Pros: Wear it rather than carry it.
Cons: Not much...

Briefly: Pros: Wear it rather than carry it. Unobtrusive. Small size. Light weight. Solid build. Elegant design. Cons: Not much... Big Apple logo on back. Nearly useless LED shows status in morse code. As far as I know, Samsung made the only other ...

Pros: Lightweight. Simple.
Cons: Not the quality expected. Upgrade earbuds.

The iPod Shuffle is very basic even the ear buds. Sound from the Shuffle earbuds is only so-so and not much to get excited about especially if you love your bass. I upgraded to a pair of Sony Fontopia earbuds because the ones from Apple for the Shuffle ...

Pros: I can return it
Cons: Everything else!

My first Apple was a IIe; for you kids, that was before the Macintosh came out in 1984. So, you are hearing this from a loyal Apple customer. I was going to buy a real iPod, but the fact that a battery problem really turned me off. I don't think ...

Pros: inexpensive, small, light, easy to use
Cons: few choices, can't set playlist or know what's coming next, limited storage

The iPod Shuffle is sort of the Yugo of the iPod kingdom. It's pared down to its basic functions for the user who doesn't need bells and whistles (or readouts, as the case may be). I got my husband the iPod to use while he commutes to work. He has a ...

Pros: light, simple, somewhat affordable, it's hip!, direct USB connectivity, extra storage device, sound quality.
Cons: THE ON/OFF SWITCH, battery-life, the earphones (I don't really care though).

I think this is a great mp3 player, if you only want it for limited uses. Of course, if you want to download tons of music and what not -- this is not the player to buy. That being said, it's still a good value. If you're like me and want a flash ...

Pros: Small size, seamless integration with iTunes for Windows, and Apple-cute.
Cons: A tad expensive and hard to find the case that will perfectly meet my needs.

I have found the 1GB Shuffle to be a superb replacement for my old, unsupported, brick-like MP3 player (which I didn't carry everywhere largely because of its size and weight) as well as my 256MB USB flash drive (which I used to carry with me ...

Pros: tiny, user friendly, great for running.
Cons: None -- but I'm not a techie person.

I am a new runner. I have just started a running program that I found on the web called "Couch to 5k" training, for people who haven't exercised in like 4 years since having kids and are now really overweight. Ahem. I wanted to listen to my music and not ...

Pros: Affordable, easy to use, clips on anywhere
Cons: A pain as a storage drive, almost too small

I received my second generation iPod Shuffle as a gift. I already have a 4th generation 20GB iPod, so I wasn't too excited about getting another one, expecially one with no screen and such little capacity. Surprisingly, I love it and use it more than ...

Pros: size & simplicity - perfect for sports
Cons: possible defective design - but fantastic & fast warranty response

I have and use the 40GB iPod, the Nano and the Shuffle. All work flawlessly each for their own purpose. The 40GB is perfect for taking my whole music library to another house instead of having to buy duplicate CD's, etc. The Nano is perfect for ...

Pros: the size is wonderful, just enough songs for me, sound is wonderful
Cons: ear buds, can not get used to them, but nothing on the Ipod itself

I am a 46 year old mom whose two teenage daughters both have Ipods. For Christmas last year the girls bought me this "toy". I was wondering how do you transfer 240 songs onto this little bitty thing. Amazing - is all I can say. I have downloaded songs ...

Pros: Compact and fits snugly on pocket or shirt sleeve.
Cons: Uncomfortable earbuds and easy to accidently hit the buttons while moving.

I recently received The second generation iPod shuffle as a gift for Christmas. The iPod is slightly bigger than a dollar coin with a stainless steel finish. The ipod shuffle has a clip so the person can attach it to his or her pocket or shirt sleeve ...

Pros: iPod Shuffle- great size, variety of colors.
Cons: However, it doesn't have enough memory for me.

When I think of music, I always think of iPod. When I think of iPod, I think of music. The iPod shuffle is great product. I bought one for me a year ago. I have purchased my iPod online, therefore I had my name written on the back of it. Like my jazz ...

Pros: Perfect for active folks - stays clipped on during vigorous activity.
Cons: No charger is included.

After owning the first generation iPod shuffle (the one that looked like a pack of gum), we grew to like the portability, but didn't like the packaging. It was generally falling out of our pockets or stuck in a holder that limited it's usability. ...

Pros: Small, built-in clip, some thoughtful features, good sound, easy & fast to download to.
Cons: Should've bought another for my husband.

UPDATE 1-3-07 After playing with this little player for a while, I've got some details that someone may find useful: ***In shuffle mode, whatever song you are currently playing, you can switch mode to play songs "in order" and the ipod shuffle will ...

Pros: portable, easy to use, 1 gigabyte jump drive
Cons: durability, no screen, ear buds, no Podcasts

Overall, the iPod Shuffle is a very good product. I jog a lot, so the Shuffle comes in handy. If you want just a small mp3 player that holds a few hundred songs, the Shuffle does exactly that. The Shuffle also doubles as a jump drive, in case you ...

Pros: Great sound, reliable, perfect size.
Cons: iTunes could be a lot better.

I received this iPod as a gift. I wanted a Nano, but was given this Shuffle instead. What a blessing. The Shuffle, despite not having a display, is nearly perfect. The Shuffle is nearly indestructible. It will suffer through rain storms and the ...

Pros: Great design, brilliantly simple functionality.
Cons: Only works on one one computer's iTunes.

First, the good: This is a solid product, made of metal with a hefty clip that I can trust when running, which is the activity I bought it for. The sound is excellent and the design is brilliant in its simplicity--many features (like a screen) are ...

Pros: Tiny - lightweight - Built on clip - easy to hide
Cons: Hard to transfer burned music - No choice in play list - No screen

A fun,exciting,new discovery at a perfect price and size ! This tiny little iPod is perfect when players aren't allowed. I work for a large company distributing packages. I am a truck loader. We are not allowed to wear music devices but it gets boring & ...

Pros: Great Sound Quality and Performance.
Cons: No Equalizer.

When I bought my Apple iPOD Shuffle, I was worried that the sound quality wouldn't be as good as the old CD Player. I had read lots of reviews about product before buying it, and said to myself, Why not try it? The thing is, iPOD was designed in order ...

Pros: Light weight, inexpensive, great sound, plenty of storage and easy to use!
Cons: No screen - but I'm not sure that's a drawback.

This is a review for the NEW Apple ipod shuffle. Redesigned, reinvented and rereduced in size! I have read some of the other reviews here and I agree that the shuffle lacks some functionality that one would want in an MP3 player. However, I don't ...

Pros: LOW in cost, GREAT battery life, good sound quality, no display (no breaking/cracking it)
Cons: No wall charger; only dock that plugs into the computer, no display (for selecting songs)

When has Apple ever let us down? This iPod is great! I got this iPod as a gift after my 20GB classic iPod was stolen out of my car. It's cheap, and gets the job done. It's great for anyone who is on the move. The built-in clip makes it very easy to ...

Pros: Itunes,Ipod,Good Sound Quality
Cons: no Screen

I have owned many electronic items from every brand imagineable over the years, and have never had this many problems with one item. I have had the shuffle less than 1 year and have had nothing but problems with it. Worked great for about 2 months and ...

Pros: Small, compact, durable
Cons: Has slipped off of my shirt before- clip can be slippery. NOT DOCKABLE

I have owned my I-pod for a year now and I love it just as much as I did the day I got it. I received it as a gift for me to use while running, mowing the lawn and completing regular household tasks. I got (well, chose) the shuffle for its price, ...

Pros: It does look good. Cheap (but not worth it)
Cons: Cheap, still it's not even worth the price. NO FEATURES AT ALL

I don't understand why people seem to buy the shuffle only because it's an apple product. Don't buy this thing. It does look cool but there are better mp3 players but with actual functions. The good: The Price The bad: The ...

Pros: Small and Convenient for when i do physical activities.
Cons: Battery life is low.

The iPod Shuffle comes in handy for those that are indecisive with what music to play. The shuffle has 1GB of memory where you can load your favorite songs and they can play randomly. Very convenient to those that waste most of their time deciding what ...

Pros: Small size; clips on; shuffle feature; APPLE
Cons: None

What can I say, Apple keeps cranking out the incredible products. The ipod shuffle may be small, but it packs a punch. It holds all of my workout songs and I clip it onto my shirt at the gym. I charge it on a little electronic spindle thing and it ...

Pros: Sound Quality Size Ease of Use
Cons: No Screen Ear Buds Size

I owned the previous Ipod Shuffle 512mb it was long and thin. When I would go to charge it I would plug in directly to my tower one day I swung around in my chair hit the shuffle and broke in two. The new shuffle sits on a docking type station and has ...

Pros: It's small and portable! And it's so easy to use!
Cons: It's small, and kind of easy to lose. Mine is misplaced right now!

As an owner of a 30 GB video Ipod I was quite pleased with the Ipod shuffle I purchased. I'm a snowboarder, and I found that when snowboarding my 30 GD Ipod video got too cold and froze up, so I wanted a smaller mp3 player. Also, I didn't need an mp3 ...

Pros: It's small and easy to use!
Cons: Can get lost easily

I really wanted to get an ipod... it's the new thing. Of course. Everyone should have one... blah blah blah. So I thought, I should get one because it makes sense. I mean, who wouldn't want all their favorite songs right at their finger tips, right? I ...

Pros: Small, lightweight, sounds great, great battery life
Cons: expensive apple-branded accessories

I got a 2nd Gen iPod shuffle in February as an award. I had resisted the move to digital music, but when I started using this device, I was hooked. It's easy to use, and it sounds great. I am a part-time sound technician, and I use the shuffle to play ...

Pros: Portable, powerful, perfectly priced and PINK!
Cons: Nothing as of yet!

First of all, I bought a JVC MP3 1GB something or other player just because I didn't want to be like everyone else with their iPods. It was small and $8 cheaper. The salesperson was trying hard to sell me an iPod Nano for twice as much as I was intending ...

Pros: small, compact, cute design, trusted apple made this.
Cons: low battery life. shuffle/programmed mode only. not the most convenient mp3 player

Compared to the clutch wallet sized iPod and its slightly smaller mini, iPod Shuffle seemed like a huge step away from the larger (in size and storage) mp3 players that trusted apple makes. It does look pretty cool on a chain around your neck or on an ...

Pros: It's small and is packaged nicely.
Cons: The unit and the software are complete garbage. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

OMG, I just purchased the 1GB Ipod Shuffle for $140 with tax. I installed the necessary software in my pentium 4 with 1gig or Ram and the system crashed. The software when working is so slow its unbelievable. You can only listen to music on the Ipod ...

Pros: Lightweight, portable and simple to operate (once it's up and running) Good sound quality.
Cons: Accessories expensive, warranty will cost $$, terrible customer service from Apple.

I got the iPod shuffle as a Christmas gift and was happy to receive it. Setting up the iPod to work isn't as easy as the instructions lead you to believe. Initially had problems loading iTunes software. First of all, I had to go online to get the latest ...

Pros: Featherlight, great neck dangle, can change playlist without Shuffle plugged in
Cons: Can't normalize mp3 volumes, doesn't turn on right away, twisted earbuds L&R cords

I received this for free from "Gratis Networks" a month ago. If you need specs go here: http://tinyurl.com/4c9q These are my experiences with my first mp3 player & may give you ideas where to use it instead of burning CD's. I use it when ...

Pros: tiny, lightweight, easy to use.
Cons: none

I have never been a real music person, but when I started running I realized that music would be the number one thing to fight boredom. So I went to my local Best Buy store, and found the cheapest ipod (ok, the second cheapest), just to try, to see if ...

Pros: small, easy to sync up w/ computer. 1 gb holds a lot of songs!
Cons: no way to pick a song you want to listen to easily.

I am not going to review the tech details, since everyone pretty much knows. I'm only going to add my 2cents to my experience. I bought this mainly for my baby son, who is almost 4 months old now. instead of carrying around all his baby einstein cds, ...

Pros: Good capacity for its size,simple
Cons: Maybe a little too simple for some users.

The iPod shuffle is a small version of the normal iPods. it is not just a little brother it has no screen and nothing just simple controles. It should be used for running because it has a flash HD. It is very compatiable and is great for the gym. They ...

Pros: Small size, easy organization with iTunes, fairly low price
Cons: Can only use with one computer, USB transfers slowly, USB cover is easily lost

I purchased the iPod Shuffle in early February 2005. I already own a 3rd generation 15 GB iPod. I really like its small size; it's great to take to the gym. The neck lanyard seems a little dorky but it serves a good purpose. The battery life is ...

Pros: Excellent form and design, 1GB storage space
Cons: No display

The new iPod Shuffle is no doubt a very well made product. But there is one problem - it has no display screen. In fact, Apple wants you to fill up the Shuffle with your favourite tracks and just keep listening. This would be all right if the player had ...

Pros: sound, software
Cons: no screen to view songs listening to

The i pod shuffle gives great sound, reliable battery life, consistant clarity, and outstanding software support. The only downfall is the lack of a screen to view the songs your listening to, or for choosing which song to listen to. Though the shuffle is convienent for listening to some of your favorite songs, which is it's purpose, it is only great for that.

Pros: Works like a charm. Can wear it like a charm too!
Cons: Can lose it in your clothes.

The iPod Shuffle is the USB "Flashy Flash" drive in my book. It's really affordable, compact, durable, lightweight (duh), and most of all it's a flash drive. Oh yeah it also holds about 240 songs depending on how long the song is or how big it is! And if you like you can wear this guy around your neck like it's a charm or fashion statement!

If you haven't tried already you might have noticed that you also can plug this little guy into your PC based machine without reformatting it if you need to use its data storage. It's bi-compatible. But wait there's more! As an MP3 player not only is it concealable but it plays music as if it were CD quality!

The only thing that I don't like about it is that you can lose one pretty quickly in your pants pocket on worse yet...the laundry. But have no fear. You can also get cases for it that can withstand a certain amount of water!

Pros: cons outweigh any pro
Cons: erases music already stored on i pod !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The main problems that I have with the I-pod is a such.
IT ERASES SONGS THAT ARE ALREADY ON THE PLAYER IF THE SOFTWARE CANNOT RECOGNIZE THE SONG!!! This causes problems for me in the following scenario:

1. had to get my main computer fixed, charged i-pod in spare computer ,lo and behold it erased ALL MY SONGS,because the new computer's itunes software did not recognize my titles.If the song has already been put there (on the i pod)leave it alone.

2. I put songs on i tunes from a cd of mp3's I had, took
out the source cd, and no recognition from the software
because the source CD was taken out of the computer so it erased music on my mp3 player.

Didn't apple think that this would make people hugely annoyed, if it erased people's music.!!!!!!!!!

Pros: Cute size, good looks, showoff factor, and good sound.
Cons: No display, and for the LED lights you kinda should learn the codes.

When I opened the box, I saw it had been nicely packed ( it was in some places sorta hard to open ) and well, packed nicely! I had seen a friend's Shuffle and they really are tiny ( the display picture is about the right size ) and I wanted one. Anyway, I am happy with it.

You MUST have iTunes to put music on.

The iPod itself is 0.55 ounces and small enough to easily hide in your palm.

Instead of a display, this one ( I'm not sure about the 1G one ) has 2 LEDs. There are some codes to learn.

I really recommend it!

Pros: Small size, bare bones simplicity.
Cons: Poor instructions / execution of interface. Dock limits user choices.

I recently purchased the latest Shuffle from a local electronics store and I was unable to get the device to accept music. I tried multiple formats, and programs but to no avail. I graduated to the next size / price up , and have not had any problems since.

Pros: Compact, compact, compact. Easy to use.
Cons: No LCD, no LCD, no LCD.

Let's just get straight to it: you get what you pay for--and you should pay for what you need. If you don't need an LCD or more than 1 gb of music, and you do need something compact and relatively well-priced, then, by all means, this is the player for you.

It was interesting that Apply introduced this flash-based player after denouncing them in the past, while trying to build up their hard-drive based iPods. That's Apple for ya'. Can't really blame them though: for some people, this thing will be great. Visually, it is a masterpiece. It is only .3 inch thick and .5 inch wide. It weighs in at .8 ounce. If that's not enough, it can't be easier to use. Oh, and if you just need to be like all the popular kids: it's a cheap start.

Pros: size, ease of use
Cons: none

I was looking for something to replace my portable CD player that I use at the gym and this is perfect. I am not an audiophile and this is my first MP3 type player so I have no means of comparison to other iPods or MP3 players.

I had a specific need and the iPod Shuffle is great. It has the same functions as my portable CD player: play, pause, stop, rewind, fast forward and volume control. BUT, it is smaller (about the size of a 5 piece pack of gum) and holds 200+ songs.

If you are looking for something small and portable that is easy to use (loading songs from my CD's to the iPod averaged about 90 seconds per song) this is it.

Pros: Lightweight, tiny, great for workouts, can be worn around the neck
Cons: Limited song capacity, limited features

We have the iPod Shuffle 1G and an iPod Mini. Although the Mini has a lot more features, the Shuffle has some advantages. As a matter of fact, our dog chewed up our Shuffle recently, and my husband wants to get another one rather than a more advanced iPod. The Shuffle is ideal for him because his music collection isn't huge -- the 1G holds around 250 songs -- and he likes to work out a lot. The Shuffle can be worn around the neck, is really lightweight, and it can bounce around all over the place during a workout and never compromise the music quality. Transferring music is a snap. We didn't even buy the dock -- just plug it into a spare USB port and the music transfers. I do recommend buying a more comfortable pair of headphones, though. The earbuds that come with iPods aren't comfortable and actually hurt if worn for an extended period of time.

Pros: Recharges through USB port! Compact, sleek design.
Cons: No LCD, no folder structure, must use Apple software, not easy to use as memorykey.

The iPod Shuffle would be great if it didn't require the user to use Apple's iTunes which places music files on the iPod in an encoded manner. The files (regardless of whether you use Apple's ACC format or MP3 format) show up with funny names like FHP3M.mp3 instead of the actual track name - and it also doesn't show the artist info, etc. To get all this info you have to have iTunes installed on every computer you use it on, a problem if you work IT nerd patrol doesn't allow this. The lack of an LCD means you can't browse quickly. Also, you can't use any folders to sort your music. Although you can use it as a memory key for non-music files, you have to decide how much data you want to store on it in advance and then partition the memory up, again using the iTunes software. I bought a Creative MuVo TX FM, which is infinitely better and easier to use.

Pros: small size, good sound quality
Cons: HORRIBLE reliability, Apple's uber-crappy customer service and awful website

Used it while working out and jogging. Despite being careful to keep it as dry as possible in an Apple sports case it continually shorted out. Had to replace it under warranty (a nearly impossible task) when it locked up and would never respond again. Apple takes a looooooooooong time to replace a broken mp3 player, and NEVER answers their customer service phones. Player broke, headphones broke, case broke all within a few months. Have to press the controls repeatedly to get the player to respond sometimes. Not worth paying the premium price over the competitors just to get the Apple name, as the rest of the world has caught up in styling, and is way ahead on reliability and features.

Pros: I can't think of any pros for a product that lasts only 7 months.
Cons: USB hardware issues!

Before purchasing an iPod, I highly recommend you go here: http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=152. The iPod shuffle has USB issues. Our iPod is only 7 months old and is no longer recognized by any PC. It is completely useless. And Apple does not offer any support. You get 1 free online chat session within the first 3 months. That is clearly not much help to us and as you will see from the above link not much help to a lot of other people in the same situation. We have wasted countless hours trying different solutions all to no avail. I highly recommend you do not buy this product!

Pros: Shuffles songs so you are never listening to the two songs in the same order
Cons: No LSD screen, but can do without it

I really am happy that I decided to buy it. The other reviews on eopinions.com influenced my decision. Some were saying that it was bad and others were really happy with it. I am personally very happy with my choice. It is the right choice if you are going to be using it mainly while you are working out. While doing this you are not really concerned what you are listening to. It holds just the right amount of music for my needs. I bought mine on Saturday and it is Monday now and I only have 90 songs on it. I probably could have done with the 512 MB instead, but I am going off to college next year so I don't know what I will need then. Really recommend it to anyone who does not mind having the LSD screen.

Pros: iTunes.... thats it the unit SUCKS!!!!
Cons: so-so battery life. NO LCD!!!. everything else on the market is better.

Well if iTunes wasn't so easy to use this would make a decent paperweight.... nothing more. I still can't figure out the appeal of the iPod... mini, regular OR shuffle. But there was a sale at The Source so I tired one. LAME!!!! There is no other word for it. No WMA support, no WAV support and once you try to do more advanced things with iTunes you find out there is NO real advanced features.

I HAVE to admit that if I had no knowledge of what a REAL MP3/WMA player could DO I would probably love this thing but in all reality technology has allready far surpassed the Shuffle. Get an Iriver if you know what you are doing and want to do more than listen to the same songs in an endless loop.

Pros: battery life, sound quality, itunes podcast support
Cons: lack of display or at least playlists, slow cue and rewind, poor navigation controls

I see all the reviews that this product is getting and am amazed that most people don't care for a very important feature (in my opinion), which being able to easily choose what you would like to listen to. I listen to podcasts a lot and would like to listen to some audio books and some music occasionally. Since there is no display, you can't really see what order things are stored in the darn iPod.
It would have helped so much if it at least supported playlists so that I could have organized the ebook, podcasts and songs in separate play lists and move between them based on my mood. I got this as a gift from a close family member, so I can't get rid of it easily.

Oh, and the flat switch is a pain too.

Pros: Tiny!
Cons: No screen.

The i-pod shuffle is the smallest possible unit for carrying around a gigabyte of music. It can fit in your breast-coat pocket, your jeans' change pocket, almost anywhere and it is virtually weightless. There is no screen, so users of the traditional i-pod might miss the user-friendliness of the navigable LCD. I would say, if you just want a dozen or so albums to bring to the gym or to walk your dog, this little player is where it's at. You won't be disappointed. You can put the songs in order (in i-tunes) and listen to them that way, or put them on shuffle and listen to whatever comes on but those are basically the only options you have. Of course you can still skip tracks and change volume. Again, the dimensions of the player are miniscule, so if you're looking for portability, this is it.

Pros: Neat design
Cons: Too unstable and keeps crashing, eventually fatally

I like the idea of the shuffle, and the convenience of plugging it into my computer then listening to a random selection of music in the car is great. Unfortunately they are not well built, and very unstable. I am on my second shuffle, the first had to be returned after a month as it froze and wouldn't be reset by the computer as Apple recommend. My second one has done the same thing, and both times it has happened out of the blue during normal operation in the car.
Seems to be an Apple problem as my wife's 30gb iPod was dead out of the box, and had to be replaced.
Definitey not worth the aggravation.

Pros: works with iTunes, pretty fast USB2.0
Cons: no screen, annoying interface, unreliable

I got my first shuffle about a year ago and it worked great until it went in the washer. Apple were nice enough to give me a brand new shuffle which I have had ever since (about 8 months). However, now it has the flashing-lights-of-death syndrome (Google "amber green flashing lights shuffle iPod") and you will see what I am talking about. Basically the shuffle will not mount on any of my computers and usually crashes iTunes if I have iTunes open. The podcasts that I had on the shuffle appear to be gone because when I press play there is nothing but green and amber flashing lights.

This is where the frustrating controls become infuriating. If there had been a little screen it may have been able to communicate the problem but a couple of flashing lights and no chance of doing a hard reset makes this little thing more worthless than the stick of chewing gum that they usually compare this device to.

While it worked it was a good little mp3 player but the lack of a screen was always annoying.

Pros: Pros: portability, SQ for size, and again, portability
Cons: Cons: primitively flat buttons, no LCD screen, battery life...

I think this would be for people who just like a portable song player that's easy and simple to use.

Pros: Excellent design, east to use, inexpensive and small
Cons: Battery life not great, cannot copy songs to computer, no features.

Received my Apple iPod (1GB) shuffle yesterday and I am impressed. Its small, easy to use and very affordable.
I bought this product, as I had waited for the prices of good quality MP3 players to drop slightly and this is exactly what I was looking for.
I was a little disappointed with the lack of features, but I guess you get what you pay for!
All in all a good buy though.

Pros: VERY Portable
Cons: Charging can be tricky

I have had my G2 for about 2 months now. I have never owned and iPod before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I have read alot of good and not so good things about them...so here is my pro's and con's

PRO'S

VERY Portable- You can take this thing anywhere..you dont even know its there.

Great Sound- Alot of people were complaining about the earbuds, I think they sound great...I can hear great base, and sharp highs...no problem.

Easy to Use- It doesn't get any easier, you pull up iTunes and pick your songs..eject and go.

Con's

Dont have too many

Charging was a little tricky to figure out. If you are using a pc, and just plug in your G2, it blinks orange...still charging but blinking..wont turn green when done.... When you pull up iTunes then eject your pod, then it goes to a solid orange, and then green when charge is complete. No big deal though



All in all I love the iPod...great buy for the $$$ and quality is 2nd to none....you wont regret this purchase.

Pros: Ease of use, wonderful iTunes interface. SMALL and oh so cool.
Cons: Same old crummy earbuds that won't stay in. Can only charge via PC/Mac

I know there are other flash memory devices on the market, but it wasn't until I saw Steve Jobs with a sleek iPod Shuffle around his neck, that I wanted one.
As the owner of a 20 GB iPod, there are times when I wanted something else. Snow shoveling, jogging, etc.
This fits the bill. It is tiny, has a long lasting battery and Apple's ease of use.
Just plug it in to a USB port and it shows up in iTunes. You can then easily have it "autofill" from any of your playlist.
Tell it to fill up from My Top Rated. You can tell it to use higher rated songs more often. Of course, you can also drag songs over manually.
You can also enable it for disk usage and then reserve as much, or little as you want as a USB drive.
The design is nothing short of awesome. Listen to songs randomly or in order. There is a button you can push to get a visual indication of the battery's current state of charge.

Pros: Extremely Lightweight, Great Battery Life, clips on to anything,
Cons: Cannot view what song you are listening to, tough to quickly jump to one song

The first time I went running and to the gym with this Shuffle, instead of my bulky 20gb ipod, I instantly felt the difference. This little guy can hold 250 songs which is more than enough for days of exercising. The battery life is also great. On a side note - it's perfect for throwing a quick playlist on there and letting it ride during any party!

Pros: tiny, clips to anything
Cons: not knowing what song is going to play next

i seen this advertised on tv, & knew i wanted it. so i recieved it as an early christmas present. i love it, how it just clips easily to your clothing. so far the battery life is great & downloading songs is really easy.

Pros: Light weight and Compact
Cons: 1 GB

Small for its size i find it way more handier than the regular Ipod's because in class i don't have to look down on a screen to find my song and i can just randomize it and not get caught. I can take it out with me if i go running and not worry about any extra weight or looking at the screen to find my song. Like the commercial, Life is Random so why not get one and enjoy it.

Pros: Lightweight, good sound, excellent memory capacity.
Cons: Lack of display, difficult to use with armband carrying case.

I compromised and bought the Shuffle rather than the Nano because I was just going to use it for the gym and figured I didn't need all the bells and whistles. Turns out that one of the whistles I miss is the ability to see what's playing; why would they even make a player without this capability? I also had to take the first player back because the battery wouldn't take a charge at all, but I've had no such problems with the replacement player. Other than that, the sound quality is good, and the small size makes it ideal for the gym.
Finally, I bought an iPod armband carrier to use at the gym but find that it's incredibly difficult to turn the player on through the carrier; I have to slide the Shuffle out of the carrier every time I want to turn it on or off. I would think this would have been a design consideration since the carrier is made specifically for the iPod shuffle!

Pros: style
Cons: might lose it!

How cool is this? Far cooler than anything else on the market. Apple did a wonderful job of turning a simple player with no display into a useful, stylish device!

- Dazhi Chen
- Dazhi Chen

Pros: Easy to use for kids and adults. Easy to organize music. Easy to sort music
Cons: Could be just a little bigger - could get lost easily.

I purchased this gift for my 9-year old. She is able to manage the IPOD on her own. She plugs in the IPOD and gets right down to ordering music and sorting her music. As an added bonus for us she even wants to do housework to earn money to buy more music - at .99 per song it is not an overwhelming chore list for her.

Pros: Small. It can go everywhere.
Cons: Think I might lose or sit on it.

You can take this anywhere and you can also get a lot of accessories to go with it. I love my shuffle. It holds a bunch of songs, and it was fairly inexpensive compared to the others. It is very small and very light. I am affraid that I might lose it since it is so small.

Pros: Loved it when it worked
Cons: Unforgivable tech support policy and over priced.

I've really enjoyed my ipod...when it worked.
Now it doesn't charge. I would like to contact tech support but unfortunately my single incident or 90 days (single incident) free support is up so I can't get any help from apple.

Think about it: This item cost $150. It's profit margin is huge compared to most electronic items. Still, I can't even email tech support.

I will never buy apple again.

Pros: Size, capacity, sound, battery life, durable.
Cons: screen if not used for running

A good MP3 player for use while working out. This thing is light and easy to operate while "on the move." the drawback is the whole no screen thing. which isn't a problem while running because seriously... who is gonna stare at a screen while running along.

Pros: Light Weight, Easy to Use, Perfect for Running.
Cons: Earphones fall out during athletic activities.

I just bought this iPod shuffle two days ago for one reason.....running. Tried it out yesterday and LOVED IT!! This is a perfect piece of equipment for any runner. Very light with easy to use controls, and good sound. The software (itunes) is also easy to install and use. The earphones however are not very runner friendly and are not the type that stay in ears during athletic activities. Suggest buying a different set of earphones if you are a runner. No LCD but who cares? The thing is strapped to my arm or clipped to my hip, I don't have time to look at the LCD while running. Just hit the next button if you want a different song and the shuffle does the rest!

Pros: Good battery life, good storage capacity, lightweight, simple, easy to get started.
Cons: Might be too simple for some, nothing particularly attractive or special about it.

I bought this product at Best Buy after weighing many different options. What I liked best about the iPod Shuffle 1GB was the battery life and simplicity. I bought it on the treadmill. It's great for working out because you can turn it on and go. You don't have to fuss with buttons or circles. And it's like a surprise every time. I'm excited when my favorite songs come up on the rotation. I found it easy to set up and use. I am not a tech-savvy individual but had no problems with this product. The batteries last a long time and it's easy to charge through your computer. 1G allows for a good number of songs and I think it's a great deal. It's so light that you won't notice it while you're taking that walk or jog. It comes with a lanyard that you can attach to hang around your neck, but I have no problems carrying it. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to purchase an MP3 player. I almost bought the nano but am glad I chose this one instead.

Pros: No moving parts, small, easy to use.
Cons: No screen could be one for some people.

This is the perfect iPod for me or anyone else that doesn't want some bulky MP3 player to drag around with them wherever they go. I take mine to work with me and I listen to it in my truck. The greatest thing about it is that there are no moving parts so you don't have to worry about it being damaged from breathing on it. I also love the shuffle feature and not having a screen. I listen to more of my older music because of this now. I'm not constantly searching for something to listen to.

Pros: Small, light weight, improved battery life
Cons: Still trying to figure out easy way to install music.

I have owned a few other ones. I really wanted one that did not have all the bells and whistles - bare bones. Also, I found all the other ones too bulky. Shuffle is not bad at all.