C'mon do the shuffle with me! (Apple iPod shuffle (2G) 2 GB)

Member Name: jespin

Product:	Apple iPod shuffle (2G) 2 GB
Date:	10/08/09 (11 review reads)
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Advantages: Small, Lightweight.

Disadvantages: No screen. Stupid error system.

The world has been taken by storm by the numerous ranges of MP3 players now available on the market. There is no doubt, that Apple is the undisputed king of this market with the Apple Ipod still holding the crown of the best selling range of MP3 players available. With the iPod shuffle mk2, Apple show that they also still lead the way in innovation.

This tiny little device is the replacement for the original much larger iPod shuffle mk1. With its range of neon colours from pink, blue, green and yellow and its small scale, this device is ideal for short journeys, the gym or as a first MP3 player. The device is light, durable and functional coming with either 1gb or 2gb of memory meaning it's not designed to hold too many songs but just enough to get you by.

The idea of the shuffle is that your music is selected at random, with the typical ipod screen being done away with (as it wouldn't fit). The device features a simple on and off switch with the option to either shuffle the songs or play them in the order you put them onto the device. Playback is handled with two backwards and forwards skip buttons, a central play button and two volume controls. The device comes with a set of white iPod headphones and also a USB charger which plugs into your computer and the headphone socket of the device to both charge the battery as well as import songs.

After having this device for some time and only paying around £30 for it, I have found it very useful on short journeys. However, there are some issues which do need addressing. Firstly, error notification is handled through a sequence of lights on the top of the device. I often found that I did not know what was wrong with the device due to not learning what the sequence of lights meant. Furthermore, the absence of a screen means that music cannot be selected and you will have to skip through your songs until you find the songs that you want (this is however the point of the shuffle).

The device is light and durable and as I have said is ideal for short trips or maybe trips to the gym. However, if you are looking for a serious MP3 player I would recommend another model from the Ipod range.

Summary: Ideal for short trips or as a first MP3.

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