Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation, 1GB, silver) Review

Reviews of the Apple iPod Shuffle (second generation, 1GB, silver)

6.3

CNET Review

January 30, 2007

The Good: The competitively priced iPod Shuffle has a dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls, and its integrated belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player. The Shuffle is available in five, metallic colors, and the package includes a cute little syncing cradle.

The Bad: The iPod Shuffle has no screen, so there's no way to navigate easily among artists, albums, or playlists. And it only offers so-so sound quality. The player might be too small for some users, and nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal.

The Bottom Line: If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.

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9.2

alaTest.com

By alaTest | January 7, 2009

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 316288 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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10

pcauthority.com.au

By Staff writers | September 3, 2008

Review Summary: And we mean go. The shuffle is shaped to be as much a fashion accessory as a music source: the famous clip means you can wear it just about anywhere, its inch-high form means you're barely aware of it, and it comes in a range of no fewer than five colours

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6.3

asia.cnet.com

By Jasmine France | July 8, 2008

Review Summary: Like its predecessor, the second-generation iPod shuffle has no screen for navigating through music or other options (of which there are none). Instead, you get a simple and ample-sized five-way control pad on the face of the player: Play/pause in the cen

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No Rating

mobilemag.com

By Michael Kwan | June 19, 2008

Review Summary: With the pending launch of the $199 Apple iPhone 3G just around the corner, many people are pondering why they would even bother with the more expensive (though sans contract) iPod touch. After all, why would you spend an extra $200 on what is effectively

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MA564LL/A

General

Width 1.6 in
Depth 0.4 in
Product type Digital player
Height 1.1 in
PC interface(s) supported USB
Weight 0.6 oz
Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated
Digital storage None
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in
Body material Anodized aluminum
Included accessories Docking station
Packaged quantity 1
iPod Generation 2G
Digital storage media type None

Digital Player / Recorder

Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC
Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Digital player supported bit rate 8 - 320
Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible

Carrying Case

Case type None

Battery

Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
Technology Lithium polymer
Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)

Audio System

Sound output mode Stereo
Additional features USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication

System Requirements

Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later