Apple Releases New iPod shuffle

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Apple Releases New iPod shuffle
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Posted by: Fran

Apple today introduced the all-new iPod shuffle, the world's smallest music player at nearly half of the size of the previous model, and the first music player that talks to you. According to the company, the revolutionary new VoiceOver feature enables iPod shuffle to speak your song titles, artists and playlist names. The third generation iPod shuffle is significantly smaller than a AA battery, holds up to 1,000 songs and is easier to use with all of the controls conveniently located on the earphone cord. With the press of a button, you can play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and hear the name of the song and artist. It also features a new aluminum design with a built-in stainless steel clip. The new 4GB iPod shuffle is priced at $79 and available in either silver or black.



http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/1160.html

[WheelSpinners]

That's neat, but I still think that a little display would be more handy.

[TonyMontana]

Admin's are on it like "white on rice" this morning. That was quick.
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[scooper]

Yet more proof that Apple is trying to do away with all buttons.

[or_astroman]

I think I may just be overly negitive but...

Controls on the cord means you're stuck with the crappy, uncomfortable apple earbuds. I'll see if I can find a clearance sale on the old ones.
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[mojofrojo]

I really hope that someone makes a car adapter for this thing. Be nice to keep in the car and not my expensive 80 gig for some one to yank.

[Fazzy]

Great, but when are the new Mac minis coming out?

I just felt like saying that for old time's sake as I type this on my new Mac mini.

To be honest, I'm not crazy about the design or price of this new shuffle. And I totally agree with or_astroman on having everything be controlled from the earbuds.

[g5g5]

Wow, Apple is on a product releasing blitz! I think the voiceover and multi-playlist features sound nice, but I still think it should have basic navigation buttons on the player itself. I'll probably buy one down the road though. I love using the shuffles for working out, mowing the yard and stuff.
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[Rightondamark]

What's wrong with buttons? Some of this ease of use stuff is getting harder and harder to explain. It sort of reminds me of this product. I'm not betting against Apple, but I can't imagine this selling as well as the 1G or 2G shuffles.

[JahTS]

Sorry folks, but I think the Sansa Clip is the best in this group of players.

[Yvan256]

I also don't like the idea of controls on the eadphones cord. It also means you can't use your preferred headphones/earphones with it.

The price is now 99$CAD, the 2nd gen 1GB is still available for 55$CAD and has controls directly on the unit.

And I still think they had the best idea with the 1st generation, built-in USB connector and use it as a USB drive too.

I hope someone comes out with a dock/connector that puts a built-in USB connector, controls and headphone jack all inside one small unit that you keep clipped to the top/bottom of this new shuffle, kinda like a case/dock unit with USB at the bottom with a cap, to make it look like a 1st gen shuffle.

And now that the new Mac mini is out (and has all the features most of us hoped it would have), we start the wait for Snow Leopard.
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[Ben Tex]

I could care less about the new shuffle. Just bring on iTunes 8.1 with the speed improvements.

[aquaman]

I don't care for audio products that force you to use a certain type of headphone or standard. I want to be able to use it with anything of my liking.

[JohnnyBoy]