
Customers recognize the iPod shuffle for its compact size, portability, and user-friendly interface. They appreciate the convenience of the clip, the extended battery life, and the satisfactory sound quality, making it a reliable companion for workouts and daily use. While some users wish for Bluetooth connectivity and a larger memory capacity, many find the price reasonable for the offered features.
I purchased the iPod shuffle® 2GB MP3 Player exclusively for running. Previously I was using my iPod Touch to listen to music as I ran. The Touch was bulky and I wanted to go with something lighter. The silver shuffle fit the bill. Great item to use when exercising. I recommend getting over-the-ear ear buds to use when doing any sort of movement.
This review is from Apple - iPod shuffle® 2GB MP3 Player (6th Generation) - White & Silver
Posted by Intermac
I've been an iPod Shuffle user and fan since the 1st Generation. They are terrific devices for active people that don't want to carry or risk damaging/losing their expensive smartphone. I've owned both the 1st and 2nd Generations. I skipped the 3rd generation which in my opinion was an ergonomic disaster - no buttons at all. I was happy to see that Apple brought back the click control wheel in the 4th generation. Plus the addition of voiceover is terrific. I subtracted one star because the shuffle's click control wheel on the 4th generation shuffle is now centered rather than offset like it was on the 2nd generation. Why does this matter? It's almost impossible to click the shuffle to your clothing without pressing the click control wheel which of course sends a command to the shuffle. To avoid that, the shuffle must be turned off or the control buttons locked. In comparison, the offset wheel on the 2nd Generation allowed for a solid place on the shuffle for your fingers when clipping the shuffle on and off. See the photo of the entire iPod family I uploaded to get a better idea of what I'm talking about. Sure the 4th generation shuffle is slightly smaller than the 2nd generation but the size reduction offers no value and significantly detracts from overall functionality.
This review is from Apple - iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player (6th Generation) - Blue
Posted by sdouglas
To avoid lugging my iPhone 6S plus around when running and working out, I purchased this. 2GB for $50 is ridiculous (should be at least double that) and the fact that you can't use Apple's monthly music service with this device (Apple's own device) is nutty but the product itself is solid, lightweight and easy to use.
This review is from Apple - iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player (6th Generation) - Blue
Posted by DanM
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