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Review summary: - It's small. So small that even when we got it out the box knowing that it was going to be small we were still surprised how small it actually is. Hopefully even by now you get the idea that the new look iPod shuffle is small.

Pros: Size, style, light

Cons: No screen, no hold button

Verdict: This is a lovely looking player, but chances are you've already got its music capabilities already in your pocket

Review summary: apple ipod shuffle (2nd generation, 1gb) review: Still screenless, the second generation iPod Shuffle is, according to Steve Jobs, the smallest MP3 player in the world.

Pros: Dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls, Integrated belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player, Package includes a cute little syncing cradle

Cons: No screen, so there's no way to navigate easily among artists, albums, or playlists, Might be too small for some users, Nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal

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: Redesigned Apple music player offers style and sound at a tiny size.

Review summary: The first iPod Shuffle was something of a surprise. Apple had already said it didn't think too much of Flash-based, low-capacity players, though that's just what the Shuffle was. It didn't even have a screen, unlike so many of its rivals, forcing many ...

Verdict: The iPod Shuffle evolves. The simplicity of the original is augmented with an even smaller case that feels like the remote control of a larger player. It's let down only by the need for a dock - and a unique dock at that. The Shuffle's not for ...

Review summary: The minimalist third-generation Apple iPod shuffle has innovative text-to-voice technology, but the controls take some getting used to.

Verdict: If you're looking strictly for an audio player that doesn't take up a lot of space, the third-generation iPod shuffle is ideal. But if you're unwilling to drop sixty quid for a feature-scarce MP3 player, you might want to consider some less expensive ...