MP3 Players Review

Apple iPod shuffle 4 GB Silver 3rd Generation specifications:

• 4 GB capacity for about 1,000 songs
• Up to ten hours of audio on a single charge
• Ultra compact smaller than a AA battery
• Supports AAC 16 to 320 Kbps, Protected AAC from iTunes Store, MP3 16 to 320 Kbps, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats
• 1 year restricted warranty and single incident telephone support for the 1st 90 days

Apple iPod shuffle 4 GB Silver 3rd Generation review:
The third generation iPod shuffle is the talk of the music world. Not just because it is very small half the size of the last generation. And not just because it holds up to 1,000 songs and supports many playlists. It is the talk of the town because it is the only music player in the world that talks to you. The new VoiceOver feature lets iPod shuffle tell you what song is playing and who’s performing it. It also tells you the names of your playlists. With VoiceOver and with the controls conveniently located on the earbud cord it’s easier to navigate your music. You may be able to do it without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you are doing.

The iPod shuffle 3G is the 1st music player that talks to you. Click to expand.

The iPod shuffle 3G: The 1st Music Player That Talks to You

World’s Smallest Music Player

Ultra Compact, Ultra Sleek
Its compact, anodized aluminum design is almost half the size of the last iPod shuffle and smaller than a AA battery. But do not be fooled by its diminutive nature. It may be small on the outside, but it holds many on the inside. With iPod shuffle now available in four GB capacity, you may be able to take up to 1,000 songs with you anywhere. And with the controls located where you may be able to quickly access them, it is also easier to use.

Most Wearable
The iPod shuffle comes with a smart stainless steel clip that allows you to securely wear your music no matter where you’re. Clip it to your workout gear when you are at the gym. Clip it to your backpack or belt when you are on the go. If you want, you may be able to clip it out of sight. If you are walking, running, cycling, or skiing, you will generally have your beloved songs and playlists with you.

Your Music Library to Go

Store More Music
It is hard to believe that something so small could carry so much music. But now that the iPod shuffle has four GB, you have lots of room to store up to 1,000 songs. Load up all the music you want, and hit the road for as long as you like. Slide the switch to “Shuffle,” and get prepared for the most unpredictable ride of your life. Or slide the switch to “Play in Order” to hear your playlists from start to finish.

Multiple Playlists
You have most likely made many playlists in iTunes. You have one for your commute, another one for the gym, , then some more for just chilling out. Now, with the iPod shuffle 3G, you may be able to sync them all and take them wherever you go. Up to four GB gives you lots of room to hold a playlist for each occasion which means you will generally have the perfect mix to go with your activity or mood. And with VoiceOver telling you the name of each playlist, you may be able to easily switch between them and find the one you want. You also can have audiobooks and podcasts on your iPod shuffle. Audiobooks will be put into separate playlists automatically, and podcast episodes will be grouped together in a Podcasts playlist.

Nearly half the size of the last iPod shuffle and smaller than a AA battery. Click to expand.

Includes Apple earbud earphones with remote and mic also as an iPod shuffle USB cable. Click to see how controls work.

Easy Access Controls
You will find controls for the new iPod shuffle in two places. On the right earbud cord, you will find the controls that allow you to interact with your music. And on the top of the iPod shuffle, there is a switch that allows you to decide to shuffle, to play your songs in order, or to turn off your iPod shuffle.

Using the Apple Earphones with Remote
All the controls you have to interact with your music adjusting volume, changing songs, switching playlists, and hearing song titles and artist names are built into the Apple Earphones with Remote. You control the iPod shuffle by pressing the top, center, or bottom button on the control. This makes it simple to navigate your music and activate the VoiceOver feature, without taking your eyes off what you are doing.

The 1st time you set up VoiceOver on your computer, iTunes automatically downloads and installs the VoiceOver Kit. Click to expand.

Three Way Switch
The new iPod shuffle now has a stainless steel switch with three positions that allow you to decide how you want to listen to your music. Slide it to the left to shuffle your songs. Slide it to the center to play your songs in order. Or slide it to the entitlement to turn everything off.

Also, an LED on the top of the iPod shuffle displays such things as syncing and battery position.

Introducing VoiceOver
VoiceOver is the thrilling new feature that makes iPod shuffle the 1st music player that talks to you. It completely changes the way you browse and navigate your music. Say you are listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you without disrupting your music. But the fun does not stop with songs. For the 1st time ever on an iPod shuffle, you may be able to have many playlists, and VoiceOver states their names, too. So you may be able to easily find the right mix without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you are doing.

How It Works
Many of work went into creating an iPod shuffle that not only talks, but says the right things. It all begins with iTunes and its seamless integration with iPod. ITunes reads your song info, then uses the new VoiceOver Kit to produce the announcements for the songs, artists, and playlists on your iPod shuffle. You will hear different voices based on what kind of computer system you use if you sync your iPod shuffle. If you sync it with a PC or with a Mac running Mac OS X Tiger, you will hear the English voice included in the VoiceOver Kit. And since Mac OS X Leopard already has an amazing English voice fitted, that is the one you will hear when you sync your iPod shuffle with a Mac running Leopard.

Multiple Languages
Your music library may have songs from all over the world a love song from France, a bolero from Spain, a pop tune from Japan. Luckily, VoiceOver speaks in 14 languages. ITunes automatically selects the language and best voice for your song titles and artist names. It seems at song data, like the title, artist, and album info, then applies intelligent algorithms to decide the right language. As an example, iTunes recognizes the song “Ya Viene el Sol” by Ozomatli as a Spanish song, so your iPod shuffle will automatically speak that song title and artist name in Spanish. If you’d favor to hear song titles and artist names spoken in a particular language, you may change the chosen VoiceOver language in iTunes. Just choose one or more songs, decide Get information from the File menu, , then choose the VoiceOver language in the alternatives pane.

VoiceOver Kit
The 1st time you set up VoiceOver on your computer, iTunes automatically downloads and installs the VoiceOver Kit, which enables your iPod shuffle to speak in 14 different languages:

What’s in the Box
IPod shuffle silver, Apple Earphones with Remote, iPod shuffle USB cable 1.8 inches, fast Start guide

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18 Responses to “apple ipod shuffle”

1. Sharron Says:
   May 1, 2009 at 2:12 pm

   Don’t think closeout prices are a deal, i would buy it now.

2. Johnny Says:
   May 2, 2009 at 2:56 pm

   Enough comparisons, just buy it.

3. Lyndon Says:
   May 3, 2009 at 3:26 pm

   Review pretty much sums it up, great deal

4. Cecile Says:
   May 4, 2009 at 7:58 pm

   My local store in Bestbuy had a closeout sale, but online pricing was still better

5. Laura B. Says:
   May 5, 2009 at 1:13 pm

   Will check local outlet for any discounted deals on

6. Gabrielle Says:
   May 6, 2009 at 2:25 pm

   Costco had the best price before, buy it there

7. Tony T Says:
   May 7, 2009 at 6:58 pm

   I checked Target and they dont have any wholesale deals are there any wholesale deals online?

8. Martin D Says:
   May 8, 2009 at 8:45 pm

   Not sure, but it’s pretty expensive in Las Vegas area, maybe try Target

9. Arlie Says:
   May 9, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   It’s hard to find it on a discount or closeout sales

10. Denise D. Says:
    May 10, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    Amazon or Ebay generaly have a low price than an outlet

11. Rupert Says:
    May 11, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Compare online prices, dont bother with store price

12. Sharon K. Says:
    May 12, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    I saw Frye Electronics has it for sale

13. Joyce O. Says:
    May 13, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    None of the stores in Washington had it in stock so i had to buy it from ebay

14. Danny Says:
    May 14, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    i got it in Walmart store that had a clearance sale, but generally online deals are better

15. Clyde Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Usually has a limited availability, and when i found it, wasnt exactly the cheapest

16. Sung Says:
    May 16, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    Compare apple ipod prices here or on ebay, is my best guess

17. Angela L. Says:
    May 17, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    i buy it at Target store that had a lowest price, but usually online deals are better

18. Jean C. Says:
    May 18, 2009 at 0:48 pm

    Well wholesale may have it cheaper than Amazon or Circuit city