One of the Best Ipod Values
Pros:
Great value! Stylish, sleek design and great shade of green. Very easy to use and portable.
Cons:
Poor earbuds but this is a general Apple issue than particular to this product.
The Bottom Line:
Overall, a great portable MP3 player in a stylish, sleek design.
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Author's Review
After years of going through several IPod products, this is probably one of my favourite! It's easy to use, conveniently portable, and this green is absolutely an adorable shade! I would recommend this to any music lover with an on-the-go lifestyle.
I received the 2GB Ipod Shuffle as a gift in late 06 (is this a 2nd gen, not sure), so at the time, I did not realize how inexpensive it was for what you get (now $69 for 2GB, $49 for 1GB). I believe the 2GB allows about 500 songs, which is more than enough for the daily commute, and since I don't need to have my entire music collection with me, it's more than enough space. However, if you spend more time listening to it than a couple of hours a day, this may not be enough for you and still allow for as much variety.
As for other features, it's a mixed bag. The clip is great, and only now, after almost 2 years, it is starting to get a little loose. With exercise, it's still not really sturdy enough to hold in place, especially if you're a runner. The battery life could be better but not terrible... I usually have to recharge every 2 or 3 days (after approx 5 hours of play). Like with many other IPods, I hate the earbuds, which will crap out after a couple of months of regular use. The charger is easy to use and easily accessible through your USB. All in all, very easy to use for non-technical users.
It's a great value for an IPod product. It's probably a little too light on features and capacity for a hard-core music lover, but would be a highly portable and stylish supplement to a more solid IPod.