The new Apple iPod Shuffle offers more than just added storage space–now 4GB–it’s a complete redesign, and unofficially takes back the king of small category among MP3 players. The new Shuffle officially is smaller than an AA battery. Still screenless, Apple fans nevertheless will love the new VoiceOver feature. They’d also love the new flexible clip. Now, don’t get excited but this Shuffle has multiple playlist support.
Specs highlights of new iPod Shuffle 4GB:
- .8 inches (45.2 mm) x 0.7 inch (17.5 mm) x 0.3 inch (7.8 mm) including clip
- VoiceOver: announces title and artist (PC and Mac sync have different voice overs)
- MP3, VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF and protected AAC playback
- over 1,000 song capacity with multiple playlist support
- 40% smaller and 30% lighter than previous model… PVC free… very, very green
- $79
March 11th, 2009 at 8:35 am
So Apple introduces an iPod that has the controls on the earphone cable, that means the only replacement earphones that will work with it are the earphones sold by Apple. I guess that shouldn’t come as much as a surprise in Apple’s proprietary kingdom. I’m still trying to figure out why Apple is discontinuing the 2GB shuffle and not the 1 GB shuffle. Wouldn’t it make a lot more sense to dump the 1 GB and make 2 GB the new entry level? I guess it didn’t make sense to anybody at Apple.
March 11th, 2009 at 8:59 am
If they make a perfect DAP they’d lose money.
May 27th, 2009 at 2:04 am
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July 15th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Hmmmm…that’s so funny, speaking of the 1 GB ipod shuffle, I found an exact look-alike (clip on and everything) for 10 bucks Canadian…10 bucks! I bet none if you believe me, but it works like a charm…I just need it when I go running or jogging…so instead of shelling out any kind of big bucks..went for the cheap 10 dollar ipod shuffle look-alike and I love it!