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The editors liked
15 hrs Audio Playback
Sleek and light in weight
Good sound quality
Excellent battery life
Good onbody controls at back
Ultra compact design
Small
Attractive design
Built-in clip
Easy to use
VoiceOver makes navigating through music easy
Voice over
Size
Battery Life
Big button
Offers support for playlists
Audiobooks
Podcasts
Genius Mixes
And a multilingual VoiceOver feature that announces track information
Battery status
And menu navigation.
Onbody controls are back
Very good sound quality
Good battery life
The editors didn't like
Limited memory
No FM radio
Does not support all music formats
VoiceOver only works for user created playlists
Operating the clip is slightly difficult due to small size
Only 2GB model available
Expensive
2GB is the only capacity available
2GB capacity can't hold much
No headphone remote nor radio
Track controls tend to get pinched when clipping the iPod to your clothes
Chances of you accidentally running it through the washing machine are quite high.
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....
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...
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...
The additional controls on the new iPod Shuffle mean you'll be able to pause, skip and rewind through all your music, without having to resort to remote control based buttons.Despite being more squat than the previous iPod Shuffle, Apple's latest wonder remains every bit as slender, and usability is better than ever. The clip is easier to use, making the Shuffle the perfect device for exercise fa
Unlike the slightly bigger iPod Nano, you won't be able to select individual songs over playlists – as there's no screen on the Shuffle. Apple has binned the earphone-mounted controls, so you'll have to pay extra if you want buttons closer to your ears. At 2GB, capacity is also somewhat limited.
A stylish, well made and incredibly small music player, you'll like the iPod Shuffle if you're after a bargain MP3 player for your daily workout. If you want an extra bit of control or more storage, however, it's worth looking at the new iPod Nano. Bes...
A polished refinement of a successful design, albeit with a few niggles ...
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Published: 2010-09-08, Author: Jason , review by: macworld.co.uk
On-device controls, VoiceOver navigation, long battery life.
Awkward to clip on clothing, no way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps.
With the redesign of the fourth-generation iPod shuffle, Apple has brought back a classic design that works well with any set of headphones. At £39 for 2GB of storage, it's not only the perfect entry-level iPod, it's also a solid second device for iPhone...
