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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.
Abstract: The 4th generation iPod Shuffle retreats from some of the innovations introduced in the 3rd generation model, making this version of the Shuffle look and work a lot like the 2nd generation Shuffle.New Features in the 4th Generation ShuffleThe 3rd gener...
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You can use any headphones and will not feel the difference, because the button is on its body anyway. You may like the green nature of the player as: The box is really minute and I especially enjoy tiny logos with text "Start here". As to the advant...
Extremely portable; return of control pad makes navigating music easy; long battery life
Clip location interferes with controls; only 2GB of memory; so small, it's easily lost
The Shuffle is a nice option for gym bunnies or others seeking a simple, stylish music player. Those with more advanced needs will want to look elsewhere, however. ...
Abstract: The iPod shuffle 4G marks Apple’s return to the classic form of the shuffle 2G. It’s even smaller* and has new features like playlists and VoiceOver that make it better and easier to use. The price is right at US$49, but the product also introduces s...
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Published: 2010-09-15, Author: Jason , review by: techworld.com
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 iPh...
Lightweight design with a sturdy clip, Straightforward interface, Long battery life, Can store multiple playlists, No longer requires Apple's proprietary earbuds, Attractive price
Loses headphones with inline controls, Half the storage space as the last-generation shuffle
Apple's pint-size, screenless MP3 player is easier to use than the previous version and now has an impulse-buy price.
Abstract: VoiceOver navigation, Ondevice controls, Long battery life, Awkward to clip on clothing, No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps...
