Apple iPod shuffle 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The latest version of Apple's iPod Shuffle comes packed in a tiny aluminum shell, weighing just over half an ounce. Is it a complete music player package, or will it leave you wanting more?

Pros: Tiny, beautifully designed shell. Easy to use, with minimal buttons. Sturdy clip. Colored aluminum looks great and shiny.

Cons: Dearth of features. Sound quality is not as good as larger iPods. No WMA support, even for non-DRM files. Proprietary connector.

Review summary: Apple surprised more than a few industry pundits when it snuck out a rainbow of iPod shuffle colors at the end of January. Ever since it first hit the streets in 2005, the shuffle has been seen as the runt of the litter in Apple's music player line, a ...

Verdict: And the colors? The more the shuffle was tested, the more it became apparent that the injection of color into the line was one of Apple's smarter business decisions. Colors legitimize the shuffle: they make it a more interesting prospect and promise ...

Review summary: The new iPod shuffle has been completely redesigned from the ground up. It's less than half the size of the previous shuffle and comes with an aluminium case that has a special clip on the back, so that you can attach it to your clothing.

Pros: It's tiny!, C lips on clothing, Cool factor, Reasonable storage

Cons: Needs dock to connect, No screen

Verdict: This iPod shuffle is going to be another big hit for Apple.

Review summary: Apple iPod ShuffleIt'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 ...

Pros: 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 ...

Cons: 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 ...

Verdict: 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.

Review summary: The new iPod shuffle has been completely redesigned from the ground up

Pros: It's tiny!Clips on clothingCool factorReasonable storage

Cons: Needs dock to connectNo screen

Verdict: Unlike the previous version, the new iPod shuffle doesn't have a USB port, so you need to use a special dock to sync it with your Mac, which is supplied in the box. Battery life is a mere 12 hours, but for a device this small that's really impressive ...