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Apple iPod Shuffle (2009)
$79.00
Released March, 2009
The Pros:Even smaller than previous generation. Double the capacity of the last generation model. Very light.
The Cons:More expensive than last generation. Device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls. No support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC.
Introduced in March 2009, the third generation iPod Shuffle remains Apple's smallest and most affordable mp3 player. With 4GB of storage capacity, the redesigned Shuffle features simplified controls now found integrated into the headphones as an inline remote, as well as a new technology dubbed VoiceOver which allows the device to announce the name of the current playlist, song and artist.
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Available in black or silver the device retails for $79.
Features
- Screen: none
- Capacity: 4GB of internal storage for files or music (1000 song est.)
- Audio format support: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
- Dimensions & Weight: 1.8 x 0.7 x 0.3 inches (45.2 x 17.5 x 7.8 mm), 0.38 ounce (10.7 grams)
- includes Apple earphones with remote
User Reviews (12)
Pros & Cons
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9
even smaller than previous generation
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8
double the capacity of the last generation model
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8
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6
VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to
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4
easier to use in-line controls
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4
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4
black/gunmetal color is pretty nice
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3
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2
Also non-random playlists
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2
Standard headphones work just fine with third-party remote adaptors (e.g. Belkin)
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10
more expensive than last generation
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8
device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls
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5
no support for open source codecs such as OGG and FLAC
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4
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2
limited selection of colours
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2
VoiceOver feature is really not that useful
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0
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-1
so small it can be easily lost
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