Posts about the Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 4GB, silver)
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Apple tax? iPod shuffle costs just 28% of retail price
The latest iteration of Apple's entry-level iPod, the diminutive shuffle, costs just 28 percent of its retail price, leading to a fat profit margin, according to BusinessWeek. To be fair, ...
Reviews of the Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 4GB, silver)
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CNET Review
The Good: The third-generation Apple iPod Shuffle is as light as a feather and as small as a paper clip, and it includes VoiceOver cues, and improved support for podcasts and audiobooks.
The Bad: You need to operate the Shuffle using a pill-size remote control on your headphones, battery life isn't great, features are few, and the design is a bit boring.
The Bottom Line: The third-generation iPod Shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but the quirky controls and microscopic design make it a limited recommendation.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 62/100 and users 57/100. Comparing these reviews to 407534 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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macuser.co.uk
Review Summary: We enjoyed using the shuffle. The control system is intuitive enough that learning it is the work of but a few minutes, and while we don't envisage making great use of VoiceOver, we can see that some people might find it handy. Despite the reasonably ...
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washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: The headphone's inline remote has volume up and down buttons on either end, with a single multi-function button in the middle. A single click on this button pauses and plays music, while a double click skips to the next track. Getting fancier, a ...
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mediaplayerinfo.com
Review Summary: At its heart, this new Shuffle is exactly the same as its predecessors - it's a small, display-less iPod that will play back your music unerringly as you run, skip, and jump through life. It doesn't promise to do anything else beyond that, but what it ...
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB867LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 4 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 0.4 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 0.7 in x 0.3 in x 1.8 in
- Body material Anodized aluminum
- Color Silver
- iPod Generation 3G
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
- Playback modes Playlist, Skip playback, Random play / shuffle
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 8 - 320
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features VoiceOver, USB 2.0 compatibility
Remote Control
- Remote control Player remote control - Cable
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External 2 in
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 10 hour(s)
- Recharge time 3 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
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iPod shuffle 4GB Silver MP3 Player from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $79.99
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Crutchfield.com
$79.99 |
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