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Apple iPod Shuffle (512MB)

7.0 Good
Release date: January 10, 2005
Category: Flash Player
Manufacturer: Apple
Capacity: 512 MB
Weight: 1 oz
Audio formats: MP3, AAC, AA
Works with: eMusic, LiveDownloads, AudioLunchbox, iTunes
Storage Type: Flash Drive
Battery life: 12

It's affordable and stylish, but the Shuffle's lack of an LCD and its subpar battery life will turn many away.

It's affordable and stylish, but the Shuffle's lack of an LCD and its subpar battery life will turn many away. [-] Hide

The Good
Design is dead simple and compact yet stylish and wearable; excellent integration with iTunes; solid sound quality; affordable.
The Bad
No LCD; no extra features such as an equalizer; slow transfer speeds.
Bottom Line
The iPod Shuffle, with its ultralow price, its dead-simple design, and its iTunes integration, is virtually guaranteed to be a hit, especially among those looking for a second iPod.
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Recent User Reviews

nicklopeke
Apple iPod Shuffle (512MB)
I highly recommend the iPod Shuffle.
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posted Nov 4, 2005
pataldo
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I Bought this iPod for $150 (Australian) and i think that it was worth every dollar, The only problems are: Slow Transfer Speeds and Low Battery life.
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posted Feb 12, 2006
juicebomb
Apple iPod Shuffle (512MB)
Perfect as a second mp3 player for those who don\'t have a Nano. Battery life is minimal, but everything about this unit is minimal.
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