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Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB New Bright Blue 2nd Generation OLD MODEL
Apple iPod reordering 1 GB New Bright Blue (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
- 1 GB power for 240 songs
- Up to 12 hours of penalization playback when full charged
- Clips to your sleeve, belt, or your gym pants for penalization wherever you go
- Supported frequence formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- Measures 1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41 inches (H x W x D), weighs .55 ounces
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Mark "Technology, Music and Movies"
November 17, 2012 at 4:54 am
The 2GB Shuffle – Finally a Larger Starter MP3 Player from Apple!!!,
Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation)
Apple’s iPod Shuffle finally has a higher-capacity big brother. This compact MP3 player was always great for active users who enjoy working out, running or music listening on the go. The new 2GB model offers consumers an Apple version of capacity the competition has been offering for a year. Great as a gift, extra player, or exercise companion.
Pros
– New 2GB provides better capacity at a lower price per gigabyte!!!!
– Enlarged capacity allows for more song storage and less swapping in iTunes!
– Compact and functional design
– Nicely integrated clip – No case needed!
– Nice battery performance for long use
– Great family of Apple accessories
– Great for those already used to iTunes
– iTunes also good for inexperienced MP3 users
– Included in-ear headphones are great for a starter pair
– Same great color options (silver, green, purple, blue)
– Highly durable player
– Apple brand and reputation
Cons
– Still a premium price compared to competing players in total $ terms
– Competing products offer more features, including fm radio and voice recording
– No screen to view track names
– Difficult to control / select tracks via playlists
– Proprietary dock / jack for syncing
– No expandability
– Limited native file format support in iTunes (MP3, AAC)
– No drag and drop music control
– Non iTunes fans are still forced to deal with software limitations
The Form Factor
The long awaited 2 gigabyte iPod Shuffle has the same body that has captured a large audience of fans. Size has always been the iPod shuffle’s greatest asset. The integrated clip is no doubt its second greatest asset. Big intuitive buttons make fast learners out of new users.
This unit works fine with no extra case, though there are still case options. The composite case comes in one of several popular color options, including silver, blue, green and purple.
Apple’s proprietary headphone jack is still used for syncing. Most competing players use a standard USB B port. Still a great overall design.
Durability
Apple deserves points for the more durable player in this group. Even with the composite body, these guys do hold up to a lot of abuse. Creative’s failure rates are too high, but Sandisk’s Clip is gaining ground in this area.
Capacity
The 2GB is LONG OVERDUE!!! Amazon’s long wait times will surely have some going to Apple stores.
The 1GB size was Apple’s only option for a LONG time. The market has been flooded with 2GB players from the competition, as well as shuffle lookalikes. Still, as Apple finally ups their size, Sansa now offers the Clip in a 4GB size, though with long backorder waits. SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB MP3 Player (Silver) Still, expanding options makes the current starter MP3 market very good for consumers right now.
Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
SanDisk Sansa c150 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
SanDisk Sansa Express 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
SanDisk SDMX7-2048 Sansa c250 2 GB MP3 Player
SanDisk Sansa Clip 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
Features and Software
Competing players over simple screens for track viewing as well as FM radio and voice recording. The Zen Stone Plus by Creative and the Sandisk Clip each offer all three features at better price points. Apple’s reliability and brand loyalty has allowed the shuffle to survive with limited features.
Competing players also offer drag and drop syncing using standard USB cables or, in the case of the Sansa Express, via direct USB. Apple still requires the proprietary dock.
It still seems excessive to have to use iTunes software to sync 2GB of songs…
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|wizard_chef
November 17, 2012 at 3:03 am
Simple but compact and excellent,
I picked the Shuffle for my wife because she wanted an simple music player, had no interest in pictures or videos, and needed a device that was easy to sync with straightforward software. I have experience with several MP3 players used on Windows platforms, and I knew she would be frustrated with the downloading issues. The Shuffle works perfectly. It is easy to sync with iTunes, it is very compact and can be clipped to a T-shirt, it holds plenty of music for her purposes, and the sound quality is great. If you want just music, a compact device, and simple operations, the Shuffle is for you.
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