Testseek.com have collected 103 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Shuffle 3G 2GB / 4GB and the average rating is 65%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Shuffle 3G 2GB / 4GB.
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The editors liked
Higher capacity
Tiny size
Incredible looks
Incredibly small design
Convenient clip at the back
4 GB of capacity
Revamped
More compact design. Nice price for 2GB capacity. Adds support for playlists. VoiceOver feature announces song titles
Informs you when the battery needs recharging.
The third-generation Apple iPod shuffle is as light as a feather and as small as a paper clip
And it includes VoiceOver cues
And improved support for podcasts and audiobooks.
The editors didn't like
Horrible controls
Youll have to buy new accessories
No way to control player with other headphones
Poor sound quality with default earphones
Data cable is too short
Average battery life
Controls built into low-quality earphones. No display. No FM tuner. Bundled USB cable is too short.
You need to operate the shuffle using a pill-size remote control on your headphones
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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 ...
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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Published: 2009-03-16, Author: Christopher , review by: macworld.co.uk
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...
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 ...
Light as a feather; small as a paper clip; synthesised voice feature tells you what you're listening to; improved support for podcasts and audiobooks
Pill-sized remote control on the headphones is the only operation method; battery life isn't great; few features
Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but quirky controls, limited features and a diminished battery life mean it won't appeal to everyone ...
Abstract: The GoodSmall size and weightGood price/capacity ratio The BadControls are harder to access than in previous modelsLimited headphone options The Price2GB – US$49 4GB – US$79The third-generation Apple iPod Shuffle further refines Apple’s vision for the ...
