Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation Review

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Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation Review By Daniel Dwase...

The new, Apple iPod shuffle 2nd generation is an ultra-simple music player.

Pros	Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation... World's smallest portable music player 12-hour battery life Clips to clothing Great sound quality
Cons	No LCD display Requires included dock for USB connection
Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Website	http://www.apple.com
Price	$79
Rating

It's tiny yet it can store up to 240 of your favorite songs.

At 1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41 inches and weighing 0.6 ounce, the iPod shuffle is one minuscule music player and comes in five vibrant colors:

• Silver
• Pink
• Green
• Blue
• Orange

It incorporates a built-in clip that lets you attach it to your pocket, shirt or belt.

If you're a gym enthusiast it'll be a hit because you can forget about lanyards flapping round your neck.

The lack of display won't bother the mobile keep-fit brigade, but it isn't for those who like to select individual tunes while on the move.

Despite its name, you don't have to use the shuffle mode; you can also set ordered playlists, navigable via the familiar iPod scroll wheel.

Sound quality is excellent. With 1GB of storage, Apple iPod shuffle 2nd generation can hold up to 1000 minutes of music and fully supports iTunes.

Battery life is around 12 hours per full charge. An included USB 2.0 dock connects it to a computer for charging, and iTunes AutoFill feature automatically syncs the shuffle with new music each time you connect.

Unlike its predecessor, the new dock syncs through the headphone socket rather than via a USB 2.0 connection.

This means that the dock becomes vital and the shuffle is less useful now as a USB memory stick (unless you carry the dock around with you wherever you go).

What's Included

• Apple's standard earbuds
• Dock
• Quick start guide

Verdict

If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well.

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Specification:

Capacity	1GB USB flash drive (240 songs)
Audio Format	MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store, M4A, M4B, M4P), Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), WAV, and AIFF
Connectors	3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
System Compatibility	Mac, PC
Required OS	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Power Source	Rechargeable player battery
Battery Life	12 hours
Recharge Time	4 hours
Base Warranty	1 year warranty
Weight	0.55 oz
Dimension (inches)	1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41 (HxWxD

See Also...

• iPod touch Review
• iPod classic Review
• iPod video Review
• iPod nano 3rd generation Review
• iPod nano 2nd generation Review
• iPod nano 1st generation Review
• iPod shuffle 3rd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 1st generation Review
• iPhone Review
• iPod comparison chart
• Tips after buying an iPod

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