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USB 2.0, 512 MB More product info

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£64.60 - £64.60

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User rating: 4.0 / 5  26 User reviews

Expert rating:

Expert rating: 4.2 / 5.0  10 Expert reviews

   
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  Review by Elton, submitted 07/07/06

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used?
Functionality Rating functionality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Title of review Shuffle rocks..
What are the strengths? The iPod is easy to use,has an super slim design.Its hassel free and easy to use.
What are the weaknesses? The battery life is poor, could be much better
Summary I think the Shuffle is amazing.Its backed with many features: great sound, compact size, good power, and simplicity of use to name a few.Apple’s iPod Shuffle is an audio player meant for anyone that wants a single purpose; to simply play music..
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5

  Review by Frank, submitted 12/06/06

How long have you used the product? 1-3 months
Which similar products have you used? apple ipod
Functionality Rating functionality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Title of review shuffle away
What are the strengths? the design is dead simple and compact yet stylish and wearable. it has excellent integration with iTunes. also it has solid sound quality. to top it all it is affordable.
What are the weaknesses? it ha no LCD. also there are no extra features such as an equalizer. i am dissapointed with the slow transfer speeds.
Summary The iPod Shuffle, with its ultralow price, its dead-simple design, and its iTunes integration, is virtually guaranteed to be a hit, especially among those looking for a second iPod. i really like its size and rate it high on looks. other than the missing LCD it is just perfect.
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5

  Review by A.J, submitted 25/05/06

How long have you used the product? More than 3 months
Which similar products have you used? This is my first iPod
Functionality Rating functionality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Title of review Minimalistic
What are the strengths? Its extremely affordable for first timers, simple, elegant and easy to carry around everywhere. Also can double as a USB carrier for data files.
What are the weaknesses? Does not have a LCD screen. This piece also doe not have a very good battery life plus no extra features at all.
Summary Minimalistic is the word. The design is simple and made of fluid lines. This MP3 has no extra frills, no added features and functions. It's been made to fit into the lowest of budgets and all it does is provide great music and it can also carry data files. As is easily noticable, there is no LCD too, but the unit weighs almost nothing and gives what I need. Good Music.
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5

  Review by Drew, submitted 24/05/06

How long have you used the product? 1-3 months
Which similar products have you used? This is my first iPod
Functionality Rating functionality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Title of review The Latest Walkman - an iPod
What are the strengths? It is the most affordable iPod around. Its design is extremely simple. It doesnt go over the top. It looks compact. And the best part is, despite all this, it looks super stylish. Another strength is that it has excellent sound quality.
What are the weaknesses? Its main weakness is that it does not have an LCD. Plus it has very limited features. Features like equalizer etc, are seen commonly in other iPods, but are missing here. Also, its transfer speed is a tad bit too slow.
Summary This is my first iPod. And for someone who is used to carrying their music with them, this seems very useful. Even though it lacks some of the features that most other iPods have, it still stands out. It costs much less than most other players, but its worth every penny. It makes for an excellent first iPod. As a first time user, i am nothing but impressed.
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5

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