Testseek.com have collected 89 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Shuffle 2G 1GB / 2GB and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Shuffle 2G 1GB / 2GB.
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Most durable portable media player ever
Cheapest iPod you can buy (new)
Extremely portable
You can clip it anywhere
Impressive battery life
Extremely lightweight
Low price
Good audio quality
Small. Clips to anything.
The ability to store 1 GB of music on a device this small. Above average sound quality. Easy to use with Apple's iTunes. Cool colors. Perfect for working out. Comes with Apple's earbuds. 12-hour battery life.
Very good sound quality. Extremely compact and sleek. Seamless integration with iTunes. Built-in clip. Sturdy aluminum casing. Inexpensive.
Stylish and lightweight
Great software (iTunes)
Doubles as a Flash drive for data
Choice of colors
Value-priced
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 i...
Our top premium in-canal picks for punch and fidelity
Respectively
And tested the new shuffle against the original version
A current-generation iPod nano
And the current
Enhanced fifth-generation iPod. Though neither shuffle supports Apple Lossl...
Amazing size & sound
Ultimate portability
Very low $79 price
Cute as a button
Rugged finish
Good battery life
Plenty loud
Attractive price.
Tiny
Beautifully designed shell. Easy to use
With minimal buttons. Sturdy clip. Colored aluminum looks great and shiny.
The editors didn't like
None noted for its intended use.
No display
And ALL that entails
Price isnt as competitive as it should be considering all the missing features
Unforgiving earbuds
Lacks a display
Requires dock to charge
Needs removable clip. Not usable as a flash drive. Sound not as crisp as previous model. Original earphones included. Requires a dock.
Being limited to 128-Kps AAC. Small enough to lose. Larger capacity Nano with screen is not that much more expensive and does sound better.
No screen. Doesnt work with iPod accessories that require a 30-pin dock connector. Charge/sync dock is bulky. No extra features.
Included earbuds are adequate at best
The iPod Shuffle has no screen
So theres 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 ...
Audio quality has dipped modestly from prior shuffle
And isn’t as clear with good earphones as a full-sized iPod or nano. Unable to recharge or sync on the go without carrying around the included dock
As no USB plug is integrated. Must turn un...
Dock-dongle required
Blah-quality previous-gen headphones included
Audio quality not as good as some other iPods
Small size makes iPod harder to use
No Apple Lossless support.
Dearth of features. Sound quality is not as good as larger iPods. No WMA support
Abstract: The GoodLightweightNice priceGreat for exercisers The BadLow capacity Models1GB ColorsSilver, magenta, green, blue, orange The PriceUS$49.00 for 1GBUS$69.00 for 2GBUnlike Any Other iPod - In a Good WayThe iPod Shuffle is unlike any other iPod. It doesn...
Abstract: In this article, well take a look at Apples new 2009 model of the iPod Shuffle. The third generation of iPod Shuffle doesnt even have any buttons! The iPod ShuffleEver since the launch of the first iPod Shuffle, Shuffles have been the most popular ...
Abstract: Necessary Evil?Sansa, the undisputed number 2 in the MP3 market with a decisive 11% market share as of May this year, announced the new Sansa Clip. This piece of MP3 goodness is every bit as functional as the Nano but in the size of a shuffle.This dev...
Abstract: Video Review: Apples iPod Shuffle (2nd generation) has gone through a complete redesign, and looks great. Its surprisingly small and at the same time the quality of construction is amazing. It just feels like it was made well.The controls are small,...
Abstract: With a new starting price of $49, the second-generation iPod shuffle is an affordable and easy-to-use player ideal for beginners, fashion-conscious teens, Apple devotees, and anyone looking for something small and basic to take to the gym. Its also a...
Abstract: O.k., we know that iPod shuffle isn’t exactly something new – after all it was released 16 months ago. But with the release of the 2 GB model last month the price of the 1 GB dropped dramatically, being easily found for $50 at Apple, Best...
In the end, there isnt a whole lot I can say is wrong with the iPod Shuffle. It does everything it is intended to do. When in use, you dont even notice that it is there. Hell, my aftermarket Sony headphones I use with this product weigh more than t...
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 i...
The iPod Shuffle has no screen, so theres 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 ...
If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.
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 i...
The iPod Shuffle has no screen, so theres 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 ...
If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.
