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Testseek.com have collected 103 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Shuffle 4G 2GB and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Shuffle 4G 2GB.
 
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The editors liked

  • Physical controls
  • Small and lightweight
  • Good battery life
  • Simple interface
  • Great design and build quality
  • That it still exists
  • Tiny and lightweight
  • Appealing price
  • Removes poor 3rd-generation controls
  • It still works
  • Lowest-priced iPod. Now has on-player controls for easier navigation. Voiceover feature speaks the name of songs
  • Artists
  • And playlists.
  • Return of the click wheel
  • Longer battery life
  • VoiceOver
  • Genius Playlists
  • Solid construction
  • Tiny
  • The iPod Shuffle includes a sturdy built-in clip
  • Support for playlists
  • Audiobooks
  • Podcasts
  • Genius Mixes
  • And a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information
  • Battery status
  • And menu navigation
  • Lightweight design with a sturdy clip
  • Straightforward interface
  • Long battery life
  • Can store multiple playlists
  • No longer requires Apple's proprietary earbuds
  • Attractive price
  • On-device controls
  • VoiceOver navigation
  • Small size Good quality overall Easy to use
  • A smarter
  • Redesigned sequel to Apple’s entry-level iPod
  • Containing the best features from prior iPod shuffle generations with relatively few and small compromises. Restored five-button control scheme is augmented by new VoiceOver and battery level b
  • The Apple iPod Shuffle is affordably priced with a compact design and long-lasting battery. It's both stylish and easily wearable
  • Thanks to its sturdy built-in clip
  • The iPod Shuffle returns to its big-button glory days
  • Only this time around it offers support for playlists
  • Extremely portable
  • Return of control pad makes navigating music easy

The editors didn't like

  • Clip is awkwardly positioned
  • Small amount of storage
  • Lack of Apple Music support
  • Only 2GB of storage
  • Crappy old Earbuds
  • That the iPhone exists
  • Low storage capacity
  • Fewer features than the competition
  • The iPod Shuffle is dead
  • Late spring in 2006
  • At the ripe old age of 14
  • My girlfriend slid a box across the table at a restaurant we picked for our second anniversary. I unwrapped it
  • And what I saw packed neatly inside a sporty
  • Lime-green box elated m
  • Not a lot of storage. No screen
  • Thus no video or photo support. Bundled with lousy earbuds.
  • Difficult to use clip without pressing buttons
  • Limited features for the price
  • The 2GB capacity can't hold much
  • There's no headphone remote nor radio
  • The track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes
  • And the chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high
  • Loses headphones with inline controls
  • Half the storage space as the last-generation shuffle
  • Awkward to clip on clothing
  • No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps
  • Learning curve for Button locking and Playlists
  • Features are not competitive with rival products at the same price. Even slower than unimpressive predecessor for music and file transfers. Initial collection of colors is muted and somewhat dull by comparison with the best past iPod models
  • Some may
  • Requires a USB sync from a PC or Mac running iTunes. There's no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Only 2GB of storage. Navigating your music is a bit difficult without a screen. You can't download subscription Apple Music songs
  • Clip location interferes with controls
  • Only 2GB of memory
  • So small
  • It's easily lost

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  Published: 2010-10-07, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • Well designed and easier to use than ever, but the price is quite steep...

 
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  Published: 2010-10-07, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The Shuffle is Apple’s smallest iPod, measuring 3cm each side and weighing 12 grams. This latest version offers only 2GB of storage, less than we’d expect at this price.The stylish looks are a big draw: unlike other small players the Shuffle doesn’t lo...

 
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  Published: 2010-10-07, review by: webuser.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The last changes to the iPod Shuffle saw its controls moved to a fiddly remote on the headphones and the addition of a VoiceOver feature to tell you what tracks were playing. With this new model, Apple has reverted to a square design, mercifully restor...

 
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  Published: 2010-10-01, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Small, light, VoiceOver feature, ability to limit volume, Genius playlist support
  • No screen, has to be managed from your computer, only 2GB
  • The iPod shuffle is a simple and easy to use MP3 player that will require you to have some grasp of iTunes to get the most out of it, but if you've got that you'll love it.Key specs3.5mm jack, MP3 player...

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  Published: 2010-09-23, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • The newest iPod Shuffle isn't without its charms, but there are better value MP3 players available, even at this low price. ...

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  Published: 2010-09-22, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • The Apple iPod Shuffle is affordably priced with a compact design and long-lasting battery. It's both stylish and easily wearable, thanks to its sturdy built-in clip
  • Requires a USB sync from a PC or Mac running iTunes. There's no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Only 2GB of storage. Navigating your music is a bit difficult without a screen. You can't download subscription Apple Music songs
  • Simple yet elegant navigation and a useful VoiceOver feature make the fourth-generation Apple iPod shuffle a great little device....

 
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  Published: 2010-09-22, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • The iPod Shuffle remains an ideal casual-use music player, perfect for folk just want to grab some tunes and go - I keep my 2G in the car, for instance. Now that Apple has put back the controls, it's once again tops for users who don't want to bring i...

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  Published: 2010-09-20, Author: Hugo , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • The fourth generation iPod shuffle goes a long way to redeeming the failings of its predecessor. Physical controls make a welcome return, without making the device notably less portable or stylish. As ever, though, cheaper, more capable alternatives are a...

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  Published: 2010-09-17, review by: stuff.tv

  • Solid build. Excellent sound quality. Useful VoiceOver function. Has buttons again!
  • Expensive for the capacity
  • Stylish, simple and perfectly suited to the gym ...

 
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  Published: 2010-09-16, review by: techradar.com

  • Instinctive to use, VoiceOver is retained, 15-hour battery life, Five colours, Excellent build quality
  • No 4GB version, No 8GB version, Earbuds are typically bad, It's pricey

 
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