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The runt of the Apple litter has learnt a new trick: the third generation Shuffle can talk! But can it walk the iPod walk? In two words… kind of.The main complaint that owners of previous Shuffles had was the lack of a screen, making it difficult to kn...
Minuscule proportions. Clever "talking" interface...
Average sound. Poor, nowirreplaceable, headphones...
Undeniably sexy for something so small, but having to use Apple's dedicated earbuds knocks this down a peg or two.The runt of the Apple litter has learnt a new trick: the third generation Shuffle can talk! But can it walk the iPod walk? In two words&h...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:47
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Apple says the new version of the iPod Shuffle is the smallest portable music player it’s possible to buy – we certainly haven't seen many that are this small (the Veho VMP-008 was one of similar size).About half the size of a standard USB memory key...
Very small and light; great for exercise...
Lousy headphones; awkward controls...
Good for sports fans but poor headphones and awkward controls make this a niche product only Good points Very small and light; great for exercise Bad points Lousy headphones; awkward controls...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:47
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Apple says the new version of the iPod Shuffle is the smallest portable music player it’s possible to buy – we certainly haven't seen many that are this small (the Veho VMP-008 was one of similar size).About half the size of a standard USB memory key...
Very small and light; great for exercise...
Lousy headphones; awkward controls...
Good for sports fans but poor headphones and awkward controls make this a niche product only...
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The latest version of the iPod shuffle is notable for two things: it now comes in five colours - silver, black, pink, blue and green - and the headphone remote is now available in earphones from third-party manufacturers, which means that you no longer...
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Apple’s decision not to add a camera to the latest version of the iPod Touch disappointed a lot of people, but at least the 32GB and 64GB models received a new processor that gives the device more potential as a games machine. The iPod Shuffle didn’t e...
The limited choice of headphones is a nuisance, but the main aim of the iPod Shuffle is to provide an affordable and ultra-lightweight music player – and on that score it still succeeds admirably. The iPod nano is the mainstream model for Christmas...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:48
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Design, Apple earphones compulsory, Sound quality, No userfriendly controls, No display...
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Okay. Hands up. We know we're a bit late on this one, but we've only just been able to get hold of the, ahem, brand new (ish) iPod shuffle. We're at least 99 per cent sure that the delay is a case of limited product samples and nothing to do with our slig...
Tiny size, good sound and sumptuous style come at a high cost, both in terms of value and in terms of having to live with some restrictions. If the shuffle's caché isn't all-important, there are better choices out there...
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The shuffle has always generated heated debate over the merits of the design. But you could never accuse Apple of resting on its design laurels, and its third generation iPod shuffle is the sexiest yet. Small enough to pass as a hair clip or over-sized...
Achingly gorgeous and with some intriguing features, but it's not the most practical of designs...
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Apples third-generation shuffle is a radical revision of the entry-level iPod. The controls have moved to the cable under the right-hand earbud, with only a Shuffle/Continuous Play/Off switch on the device itself. This has allowed for the smallest, ne...
VoiceOver feature, Introduction of playlists, Beautiful design...
Cant use standard earbuds...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:49
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The latest version of Apple's tiny MP3 player is a 4GB Flash memory MP3 and AAC player with tie-clip, in-line remote and VoiceOver song announcements. It can squeeze 10 hours worth of playback from its battery and measures a minuscule 45x18x8mm and wei...
It’s the small ones you have to watch out for. Napoleon, Stalin, that one from the Krankies: each of them famous for a rampant superiority complex that is clearly reflected in Apple’s new Shuffle. Not only does this minute player speak 14 lang...
Steve Jobs should have thrown in a nose-guard with this iPod – those of us blessed with generous nasal openings risk inhaling the microscopic Shuffle in all our excitement. There is a more serious drawback though. Because the Shuffle’s new &ls...
Gorgeously minute and packed with sexy new features but handicapped by Apple’s painfully poor – and now irreplaceable – earbuds.Best offers for the Apple iPod ShuffleAmazon Marketplace £58.00 Amazon UK £58.97 Marks and Spencer...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:49
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Apple's newest Shuffle (at almost 50 per cent smaller than the previous Shuffles) could easily be mistaken for a stick of chewing gum, features no buttons and pimps voice-identification technology. Even given its apparent consumable stature, though, th...
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No, hasnt branched out into making MP3 tie clips, this minuscule tablet of anodised aluminium is the third-generation iPod Shuffle. The tiny fellow is less than 8mm thick and weighs a paltry 10.7g. The 3.5mm jack and power switch are positioned along...
Produces an expertly balanced, evenhanded sound, blessed with detail and refinement, quirky control system...
Cant control the player without compatible headphones or an adaptor, earpieces are prone to popping out...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:49
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Look whos talking... From the runt of the litter, to the spoilt youngest child, the little tie clip-shaped Shuffle has a party trick that none of its popular siblings can manage. It can talk. Yes, its the World’s smallest MP3 player with an impeccab...
Comically small proportions, Easiest interface ever, Crisp audio...
Voice control only works with iTunes, Cant use third party headphones yet, Slightly toy-like feel...
If you have trouble lifting an iPod Nano, this tiny and talkative option simply swaps the screen for speech but the lack of decent cans leaves us wanting...
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Allow me to save some of you the trouble of reading this review in its entirety. If you want an inexpensive iPod that holds 1,000 songs, know how to pack that iPod with exactly the tracks you like to listen to, are perfectly happy with Apple’s earbuds...
Supports multiple playlists; can navigate thanks to VoiceOver controls; supports Apple Lossless files; higher-capacity; good sound and volume.
No controls on iPod; navigation more difficult than in the past thanks to headphone-based controls; battery charge poorer than in the past; tiny switch on top of iPod difficult to manage with adult fingers; must pay for adapter or compatible headphones if...
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The minimalist third-generation Apple iPod shuffle has innovative text-to-voice technology, but the controls take some getting used to. Apples third-generation iPod shuffle will please minimalist-design enthusiasts. Smaller than a USB thumb drive...
If youre looking strictly for an audio player that doesnt take up a lot of space, the third-generation iPod shuffle is ideal. But if youre unwilling to drop sixty quid for a feature-scarce MP3 player, you might want to consider some less expensive...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 07:32:50
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Can the smallest music player in the world make a big impression? Good build quality / Increased storage Fiddly controls / Requires proprietary earphones The first big Apple launch of 2009 is an all new iPod shuffle, its smallest ever product. The prop...
Good build quality, Increased storage...
Fiddly controls, Requires proprietary earphones...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 10:22:32
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Apples tiniest iPod has had the tiniest of upgrades with the addition of new colour choices. Its still a seriously limited player that we cant really recommend unless you utterly must have something "iPod branded".While the Nanos had a grab-bag of...
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pcworld.co.nz Updated:
2011-11-06 10:22:32
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Apple’s third-generation iPod shuffle will please minimalist-design enthusiasts. Smaller than a USB thumb drive, it’s completely devoid of buttons, knobs, and a screen. While it is attractive, the shuffle’s earbud controls and VoiceOver feature might...
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Apple’s latest iPod shuffle is smaller than an AA battery and features a new technology called VoiceOver, which lets it speak the names of tracks, artists and playlists. Aesthetically, there isn’t much to say about the 4GB iPod shuffle. It’s absolutely tiny and the design is very minimalist, with only an etched Apple logo on the rear stainless steel clip distinguishing it as an Apple MP3 player. While we can appreciate the achievement of making a music player this small, it’s a little too small...
In-line controls are easier to access when jogging/walking, minimalist design, VoiceOver feature, supports multiple playlists, 4GB storage...
Too small, can’t use standard third-party headphones, shuffle slider button too small, multiple click sequences are frustrating...
If you are the type of person who will simply switch on your iPod and let it play, then the new iPod shuffle may appeal to you. As it stands, though, Apple’s latest music player is too small, uses a frustrating control system and doesn’t allow...
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Video review: the ultimate basic MP3 player, it’s perfect for gym bunnies and those after a second jukebox. Shame about the reliance on the basic headphones...
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This past September saw a slight bump in the razor-thin feature set of the iPod shuffle, but no change in its equally lithe form -- which might be a good thing. The way Apple's going, the next shuffle will likely be a circuit board printed on a grain of r...
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When you first lay eyes on the iPod shuffle, you are going to be in total disbelief. The aluminum encased hardware is about the size of a child's pinky, and there is not a button, knob or screen to be found anywhere on the device. There is a headphone jac...
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