Read Reviews :  Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Generation) 1GB Silver

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Average rating: 3.6 / 5 26 User reviews , 22 Expert reviews
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£ 29.97 - £ 100.00
Average rating Average rating : 3.9 / 5

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  • Value for money:
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GBR

Nano for the gymn

Summary

I purchased the shuffle to use at the gym, its small and lighweight, overall I am impressed by the quality and sound and how easy it is to use. The downside is to update ia pain if you use the same itunes acccount as another iPod but want seperate songs - it is possible but tricky

Easiest way is create a new user account on your PC and have the music for each iPod under different user accounts

Which similar products have you used?

iPod Nano

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
Easy to use, lighweight and small
What are the weaknesses?
A pain too update if you want to use the same itunes account that is being used for another iPod "i.e nano"
Stuart's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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Stuart recommends this product!
GBR

Excellent product

Summary

Just get one, you won't be disappointed (no I don't work for Apple), particularly if you spend your life in the gym, running etc.

Which similar products have you used?

None

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
The Ipod Shuffle is my first MP3 player and I tend to find a lot of technological products hugely overengineered, thousands of functions that sound great when you buy them but are impossible to use. This product has been designed by a user non a geek in a darkened room, it just works. It is so simple that you need a few minutes to fully get the hang of it and the controls are so simple that you can operate them without looking at them - if you are running for example. After a few days I did actually take the time to read the instructions and noticed that you can download the full 35 page manual from Apple, the revalation here (for me at least) was the understanding that a lot of the functionality can be controlled through iTunes, in other words it works perfectly well anyway but if you want to do some of the more clever stuff, then this is how to do it. The service from Apple was likewise impeccable, 48 hours from placing the order to having it in my hand.
What are the weaknesses?
None.
John's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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John recommends this product!
GBR

Summary

Just took delivery today,very impressed wth quality of unit,

Great piece of kit!

Which similar products have you used?

Ipod nano

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
Great sounding,value for money
What are the weaknesses?
None
chris's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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chris recommends this product!
GBR

FANTASTIC

Summary

BUY IT!!

Which similar products have you used?

MINISTRY OF SOUND-ONLY STORED 30 TRACKS.

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
GREAT SOUND-SO EASY TO USE-GREAT LOOKS-FAIR PRICE
What are the weaknesses?
NONE!APART FROM NOT HAVING A SCREEN-BUT I LIKE NOT KNOWING WHAT WILL PLAY NEXT!
AM Clark's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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AM Clark recommends this product!
USA

The shuffle

Summary

With a stress on simplicity and affordability, good song integration and quality, the Shuffle is worth having

Which similar products have you used?

The first

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
Dead simple design makes the shuffle user friendly. It is slim and compact with good features and extremely affordable for the first MP3 player to own.
What are the weaknesses?
nothing extra and no frills
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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Expert reviews (22)

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Review summary of Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen) (09/10/09)

Summary: Read the full review

Verdict: alaTest has collected and analysed 14001 reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users ...

Country: GBR

N/A

Apple iPod Shuffle third generation (16/03/09)

Summary: The world's smallest MP3 player which talks to you Read the full review

Verdict: If you have trouble lifting an iPod Nano, this tiny and talkative option simply swaps the screen for speech but the lack of decent cans leaves us wanting

Pros: Comically small proportions;Easiest interface ever;Crisp audio

Cons: Voice control only works with iTunes;Can't use third party headphones yet;Slightly toy-like feel

Country: GBR

77/100.0

Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Generation) 1GB Silver (08/03/07)

Summary: 11 experts have reviewed the Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Generation) 1GB Silver, giving it an average score of 77 out of 100 and a total of 1... Read the full review

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6.7/10.0

Apple iPod Shuffle (1GB)

Summary: : Affordable and stylish in a minimalist way, the Shuffle offers a cheap and easy way to listen to music on the go -- and you can use it ... Read the full review

Pros: Design is dead simple and compact yet stylish and wearable; excellent integration with iTunes; solid sound quality; affordable

Cons: No LCD; no extra features such as an equaliser; slow transfer speeds

Country: GBR

6.3/10.0

Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd gen, 1GB)

Summary: : If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible it'll suit you well, but absentminded users should steer clear Read the full review

Pros: Dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls; integrated belt clip to keep track of the player; syncing cradle; available in five metallic colours

Cons: No screen, so no way to navigate; too small for some users; nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal

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