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A separate mp3 player isn't a must-buy anymore for many people. Most people have smartphones with enough storage to fit lots of songs, and use that instead. However, there are some situations in which an mp3 player can still be useful, when going for a...
The iPod Shuffle in its current incarnation is probably the perfect music player for keeping you company during work, working out or traveling. It's so light and small you don't notice it's on you, the build quality is excellent, and despite its tiny si...
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Apple likes to refresh its products fairly regularly. Each year, the iPhone and iPad get a facelift, but some of the iPod brothers aren't so lucky. The iPod Classic hasn't been overhauled properly since 2007, and the iPod shuffle has been the same since...
Great build quality, VoiceOver works well, Respectable sound quality...
Still function-light, Limited storage...
Apple did not make any grand functional changes to the iPod shuffle in 2012. But in keeping things simple, Apple has ensured the continued longevity of this postage stamp-sized player. If you want a day-to-day workhorse music pal, this is absolutely not w...
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The latest iPod Shuffle from Appl efeatures some of the latest technologies in a much loved piece of gadgetry. Design For some it is a heart warming gesture to see that Apple have not entirely removed the iconic clickable wheel but it is smaller...
New polished and vibrant look, VoiceOver feature...
Only 2GB...
If you’re after a companion to keep you company whilst you’re going on your jog but don’t want to spend £129 for a 6th Generation iPod Nano then this is the one for you. However, if you’re after a music player that is small but stores more than 2GB the iP...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:31:36
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The fourth generation Apple iPod Shuffle takes on a square form measuring 29.0 x 31 x 8. mm. It weighs 12.5g and houses 2GB of flash storage. The iPod Shuffle features a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack for audio and USB charging, up to 15 hours of audio p...
As typical of Apple hardware, build quality on the iPod shuffle is very good, solid and premium in feel all round. From the front, to the back where the iPod Shuffle clips onto clothing: the iPod Shuffle feels great. It’s the smallest iPod Shuffle that has produced, yet the buttons are larger, making the MP3 player easier to use on-the-go or in the gym. The iPod Shuffle is also so light, you’ll b...
Sound is of very good quality, but it doesn’t quite match that of the large Apple iPod Touch. Nor does it reach its highest volume levels. It means that the iPad Shuffle isn’t quite the smaller alternative to the iPod Touch that it could be. A small 2GB capacity also fills up in no time. The supplied Apple headphones are sub-par, uncomfortable and leak a lot of sound. Purchasing a new non-Apple p...
The iPod Shuffle might not be able to store as many songs as the rest of the iPod range but for £40 you’re getting one of the best, smallest and well-built MP3 players around perfect for when hitting the gym or on the move. So long as the awful headpho...
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The first iPod Shuffle was released in 2005 as a cost-effective solution for those who enjoyed listening to a randomly shuffled selection of tracks. As small as it’s ever been and with an integrated clip, it remains a simple machine, and ideal for jog...
Feels good, slick interface, neat features, sound is superb...
2GB capacity is only option available to you...
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Many thought that scored an own goal with the third-generation iPod Shuffle.Stripping it of controls made for a dinkier device, but forced owners to either stick with the supplied headphones (with an in-line remote) or pay extra for an remote adaptor...
Great looks, easier to use than the last version, improved sound quality...
Only 2GB of memory means you'll have to really compress your tunes...
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Product Code: MC584BT/A The fourth-generation Apple iPod shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner. Apple's...
Apple's fourth-generation iPod Shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation Shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner. Kevin Cheng, PCWorld.idg.com.au...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:21
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We're not here to start bashing Apple ... but still, you can do better. Let's forget about the disastrous headphones for the time being, as they're unfortunately all too common a feature of today's MP3 players. What the shuffle is missing is a screen...
The buttons are back!, Small...
No screen, Mediocre sound quality, Dreadful headphones...
It's very simple: the shuffle is Apple's cheapest MP3 player, it's also the least attractive. While the nano is as strong a proposition as ever, we're left wondering just who might want a shuffle...
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Apple's iPod Shuffle has returned to its roots: unlike the third-generation iPod Shuffle, there are physical playback controls on the MP3 player itself. The new iPod Shuffle looks very similar to the second-generation model that was released in 2006...
VoiceOver button, longer battery life, return of physical playback controls...
Difficult to determine exact battery level, no hold feature, only 2GB model available, no in-line controls on headphones...
Apple's fourth-generation iPod Shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation Shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:22
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The Shuffle is Apple’s smallest iPod, measuring 3cm each side and weighing 12 grams. This latest version offers only 2GB of storage, less than we’d expect at this price.The stylish looks are a big draw: unlike other small players the Shuffle doesn’t lo...
Well designed and easier to use than ever, but the price is quite steep...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:22
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The Shuffle is Apple’s smallest iPod, measuring 3cm each side and weighing 12 grams. This latest version offers only 2GB of storage, less than we’d expect at this price.The stylish looks are a big draw: unlike other small players the Shuffle doesn’t lo...
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webuser.co.uk Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:23
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The last changes to the iPod Shuffle saw its controls moved to a fiddly remote on the headphones and the addition of a VoiceOver feature to tell you what tracks were playing. With this new model, Apple has reverted to a square design, mercifully restor...
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Tweet Apple's iPod Shuffle received another makeover when Apple launched its new iPod line up in September, but were they right to go back to one of the previous designs or has the re-inclusion of buttons spoilt it? While the iPod touch is the flagshi...
Small, light, VoiceOver feature, ability to limit volume, Genius playlist support...
No screen, has to be managed from your computer, only 2GB...
The iPod shuffle is a simple and easy to use MP3 player that will require you to have some grasp of iTunes to get the most out of it, but if you've got that you'll love it.Key specs3.5mm jack, MP3 player...
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The iPod Shuffle as always been the smallest and the cheapest of Apple's MP3 players. The last generation was the smallest yet, around the size of an AAA battery, but Apple achieved this miniaturisation by relocating all the buttons from the body of th...
The newest iPod Shuffle isn't without its charms, but there are better value MP3 players available, even at this low price...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:43
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Apple's design shift in this fourth generation of iPod Shuffle design looks back at the second - and most successful - generation of Shuffle design. Back in 2007, Apple redesigned the iPod Shuffle stick into a rectangular clip with a simple di...
Incredibly small and light; VoiceOver replaces an LCD screen brilliantly;...
So light and small, you might lose it...
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The iPod Shuffle's entire history is a testament to the fact that Apple doesn't always get products right. The fact it exists at all shows Steve Jobs was wrong to say that consumers don't really want low-cost, plug'n'go music players. They do, and if t...
The iPod Shuffle remains an ideal casual-use music player, perfect for folk just want to grab some tunes and go - I keep my 2G in the car, for instance. Now that Apple has put back the controls, it's once again tops for users who don't want to bring i...
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It's hard being the runt of the litter, and the iPod shuffle knows it. When your bigger siblings are the iPod nano and iPod touch , it's hard to impress anyone if you're little more than a piece of flash memory with a headphone jack. Not that there isn't...
The fourth generation iPod shuffle goes a long way to redeeming the failings of its predecessor. Physical controls make a welcome return, without making the device notably less portable or stylish. As ever, though, cheaper, more capable alternatives are a...
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techradar.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:53
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Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle boasted a radical new design. Instead of locating its controls on the body of the audio player itself, it mounted them on the earbud cable instead.You navigated through your tracks and playlists through multiple pr...
Instinctive to use, VoiceOver is retained, 15-hour battery life, Five colours, Excellent build quality...
No 4GB version, No 8GB version, Earbuds are typically bad, It's pricey...
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The new iPod shuffle was a big surprise at this month’s Apple music and media unveiling. It’s quite apparent that Apple would like to do away with as many buttons as it possibly can on its gadgets, and yet after stripping them off its smallest musi...
Tiny, two ways to control your tunes...
No remote on the headphones included...
Apple's made the perfect compromise with the buttons...
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It’s been around for so long that the initial wow factor has dissipated, but the iPod Shuffle is still a wonderfully miniaturised piece of kit. It’s so small it may as well be a button on your shirt, so light you forget it’s even there, and now we see...
A polished refinement of a successful design, albeit with a few niggles...
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I’m on the record somewhere as saying that my favourite iPod of all time is the second-generation (2G) iPod shuffle. There was just something about that little guy, with its clip-on body and its circle of easy-to-navigate control buttons, that I found...
On-device controls; voiceOver navigation; long battery life...
Awkward to clip on clothing; no way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps, $69...
The controls on the device are fairly simple: a circular set of buttons allows you to move forward and backward between tracks (right and left), and increase and decrease the volume (top and bottom). Clicking the centre button toggles between playback and...
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I’m on the record somewhere as saying that my favourite iPod of all time is the second-generation (2G) iPod shuffle. There was just something about that little guy, with its clip-on body and its circle of easy-to-navigate control buttons, that I found...
On-device controls, VoiceOver navigation, long battery life.
Awkward to clip on clothing, no way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps.
With the redesign of the fourth-generation iPod shuffle, Apple has brought back a classic design that works well with any set of headphones. At £39 for 2GB of storage, it's not only the perfect entry-level iPod, it's also a solid second device for iPhone...
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T3.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:33:00
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Apple’s new iPod Shuffle fourth generation may be the baby of the latest iPod line up but with its sub £40 price and robust simplicity, it’s got its own charms. Reverting back to the 2G Shuffle’s button design but incorporating the creepy VoiceOver...
Simple, effective music playback in an incredibly compact, robust and simple device. Cheap, too...
No screen means you can't find your music quickly, Puny sound...
Not as fun or as classy as the Touch, but this is the best Shuffle to date and the perfect accompaniment to your run...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2013-11-20 04:33:16
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The iPod Shuffle is the smallest and least expensive of Apple's range of MP3 players. However, it has better audio quality than its larger siblings, with clear sound and plenty of bass and treble. Simplicity is a large part of the Shuffle's appeal. It ha...
The iPod shuffle looks and sounds good, and comes at a reasonable price. The necessity of using iTunes may put some off, but otherwise this is a great choice. It doesn't have the battery life of Alba's player, but it is a lot prettier...
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It’s less easy to keep a track of the inch-long USB cable that plugs into the Shuffle’s earphone socket to load it with music. Lose it at your peril – a replacement will cost you £15. A premium worth paying?The new Shuffle addresses the most obvious p...
Solid build. Excellent sound quality. Useful VoiceOver function. Has buttons again!...
Expensive for the capacity...
Stylish, simple and perfectly suited to the gym...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated:
2015-07-22 03:52:32
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Cannot fault this, and cannot believe you get so much so cheaply. This is the price of about three good CDs! I don't know how easy it is for people who don't have iTunes or a Mac. I have both, so it was incredibly easy to work, once I got the hang of iTun...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-25 05:47:01
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It's short on features and small, but the iPod Shuffle is good at its job. THERE were a lot of complaints on the previous version of the Shuffle and Apple listened. The fourth-generation Shuffle incorporates a lot of improvements that make it a bet...
Very small; good battery life; easy to use; affordable.
Limited space.
The new Apple iPod Shuffle is a great portable music player as it inherits some of the best elements from the previous versions of the device. It now has buttons for controlling music playback, something that was left out in the previous version, and...
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topreviewshop.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:30:54
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Waterproof iPod Shuffle The iPod shuffle is one of the most unique in Apple’s portable devices line. Simply due to the fact that it’s the smallest and it's the only one without a screen. Even the tiny iPod Nano gets a screen. Some have argued that a la...
Small size Good quality overall Easy to use...
Learning curve for Button locking and Playlists...
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Just to recap, this year Apple took the buttons away from the new iPod Nano, but bought them back for the new shuffle. Last year, Apple abandoned the design of the iPod shuffle and moved from a square sized player, to a more minimalistic design where...
You cant really complain about the iPod shuffle. I mean sure, it would have been nice if there was a 4GB option, and maybe it’d be nice if the in-box headphones had inline controls. But otherwise we think Apple was pretty smart with the redesign of th...
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about.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:31:50
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The 4th generation iPod Shuffle retreats from some of the innovations introduced in the 3rd generation model, making this version of the Shuffle look and work a lot like the 2nd generation Shuffle.New Features in the 4th Generation ShuffleThe 3rd gener...
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Apple's latest mini MP3 player, the iPod Shuffle (4th Generation) is more of a refinement of the previous generation Shuffle than a new player that introduces host of new features. With its new simpler design, the iPod Shuffle may win back its users wh...
Ultra compact design, Onbody controls are back, Very good sound quality, Good battery life...
Limited 2GB of memory, No FM radio, Limited format support...
The new iPod Shuffle (4th Generation) made a come back with a new design and on-body physical controls which is much easier to use than the button-less third generation iPod Shuffle. While we love the ultra-portable design and physical controls, the l...
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It's short on features and small, but the iPod Shuffle is good at its job. THERE were a lot of complaints on the previous version of the Shuffle and Apple listened. The fourth-generation Shuffle incorporates a lot of improvements that make it a bet...
Very small; good battery life; easy to use; affordable.
Limited space.
The new Apple iPod Shuffle is a great portable music player as it inherits some of the best elements from the previous versions of the device. It now has buttons for controlling music playback, something that was left out in the previous version, and...
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The guys who literally transformed the term “mp3 player” to “iPod” have evolved their byte-sized sound device, the Shuffle. Is it only good for shuffling your feet or can it give you a drift? Check it out. Design and FeaturesThe Shuffle is not a new pr...
So, what should you make of this product? Is it good enough to revive their Shuffle sales? Not really, because you can usually expect a lot more from Apple and this time they have not been up to the mark. This time, Apple seems to have priced it aggres...
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Expert Review Think iPod shuffle and the first thing that comes to mind is "small". Despite the main feature of the player being the ability to shuffle songs, the iPod shuffle has always been known for its small size, which has kept getting smaller...
Small, attractive design, built-in clip, easy to use, VoiceOver makes navigating through music easy...
VoiceOver only works for user created playlists, operating the clip is slightly difficult due to small size, only 2GB model available, expensive...
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I am not sure about the generation number of iPod Shuffle. It must be version No 4. There was a transitional variant with new colors and prices as well. So, we have generation 3.5 or something similar. It is not important anyway. I would like to s...
You can use any headphones and will not feel the difference, because the button is on its body anyway. You may like the green nature of the player as: The box is really minute and I especially enjoy tiny logos with text "Start here". As to the advant...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:34
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We remember our first iPod, the iPod Mini. At the time, it was the smallest MP3 player available, and we thought it was just about the most awesome thing ever. The fact that you could carry about 1,000 songs with you in that tiny package (...
Extremely portable; return of control pad makes navigating music easy; long battery life...
Clip location interferes with controls; only 2GB of memory; so small, it's easily lost...
The Shuffle is a nice option for gym bunnies or others seeking a simple, stylish music player. Those with more advanced needs will want to look elsewhere, however...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:40
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Reviewers have traditionally had mixed reactions to the iPod shuffle, but experts say the fourth-generation shuffle is the best one Apple has produced. Unlike the previous version, which had no physical controls, the new iPod shuffle has buttons on the...
Physical controls, Small and lightweight, Good battery life...
Clip is awkwardly positioned, Small amount of storage...
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The iPod shuffle 4G marks Apple’s return to the classic form of the shuffle 2G. It’s even smaller* and has new features like playlists and VoiceOver that make it better and easier to use. The price is right at US$49, but the product also introduces s...
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It’s less easy to keep a track of the inch-long USB cable that plugs into the Shuffle’s earphone socket to load it with music. Lose it at your peril – a replacement will cost you £15. A premium worth paying?The new Shuffle addresses the most obvious p...
Solid build. Excellent sound quality. Useful VoiceOver function. Has buttons again!...
Expensive for the capacity...
Stylish, simple and perfectly suited to the gym...
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I’m on the record somewhere as saying that my favourite iPod of all time is the second generation (2G) iPod shuffle. There was just something about that little guy, with its clip-on body and its circle of easy-to-navigate control buttons, that I found...
With the redesign of the fourth generation iPod shuffle, Apple has brought back a classic design that works well with any set of headphones. At £39 for 2GB of storage, it’s not only the perfect entry level iPod, it’s also a solid second device for iPh...
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electronista.com Updated:
2013-11-20 04:32:55
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While the new iPod touch stole the show during Apple's recent marketing event, the company also introduced its latest overhaul of the entry-level Shuffle. The new design appears to take inspiration from the second-generation model, bringing back the tr...
Return of the click wheel, Longer battery life, VoiceOver, Genius Playlists, Solid construction, Tiny...
Difficult to use clip without pressing buttons, Only 2GB of storage, Limited features for the price...
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Not every Apple design is magical. Last year, Apple abandoned its long-standing design for the music-only iPod shuffle, moving from a square-shaped player with buttons to an uberminimalist design whose only buttons were located on the headphone cord. H...
Lightweight design with a sturdy clip, Straightforward interface, Long battery life, Can store multiple playlists, No longer requires Apple's proprietary earbuds, Attractive price...
Loses headphones with inline controls, Half the storage space as the last-generation shuffle...
Apple's pint-size, screenless MP3 player is easier to use than the previous version and now has an impulse-buy price.
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Apple's fourth-generation iPod shuffle isn't going to elicit any "you've come a long way, baby" accolades, but adding a click wheel for navigation makes it far more user friendly. The shuffle has always been the least sexy player in the iPod line-up—a...
Lowest-priced iPod. Now has on-player controls for easier navigation. Voiceover feature speaks the name of songs, artists, and playlists.
Not a lot of storage. No screen, thus no video or photo support. Bundled with lousy earbuds.
It's hard to get excited about an iPod with no screen, but Apple's inclusion of on-player controls makes the affordable shuffle easier to navigate—and a better value. Buy it now...
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Click Below to Read the Rest of This Review: Page 1 - The Fourth-Generation iPod shufflePage 2 - Body, Colors, Packaging and Pack-InsPage 3 - Using the Fourth-Generation iPod shufflePage 4 - Capacity, Transfer Speeds, and ValuePage 5 - Battery and Ch...
A smarter, redesigned sequel to Apple’s entry-level iPod, containing the best features from prior iPod shuffle generations with relatively few and small compromises. Restored five-button control scheme is augmented by new VoiceOver and battery level b...
Features are not competitive with rival products at the same price. Even slower than unimpressive predecessor for music and file transfers. Initial collection of colors is muted and somewhat dull by comparison with the best past iPod models; some may...
A Note From the Editors of iLounge: Though all products and services reviewed by iLounge are "final," many companies now make changes to their offerings after publication of our reviews, which may or may not be reflected above. This iLounge article pro...
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I’m on the record somewhere as saying that my favorite iPod of all time is the second-generation (2G) iPod shuffle. There was just something about that little guy, with its clip-on body and its circle of easy-to-navigate control buttons, that I found i...
On-device controls, VoiceOver navigation, Long battery life...
Awkward to clip on clothing, No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps...
With the redesign of the fourth-generation iPod shuffle, Apple has brought back a classic design that works well with any set of headphones. At $49 for 2GB of storage, it’s not only the perfect entry-level iPod, it’s also a solid second device for iPh...
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It's not an easy thing, admitting you were wrong. But with the 2010 iPod Shuffle, Apple's owned up to the previous generation's follies in the best possible way: fixing them. Mostly.Zero buttons. That's as minimalist as it gets.This new Shuffle, this litt...
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Spot poll: Who doesn’t like some new gear, especially when the new pieces of bling sport the bitten fruit logo ‘round the back? This week, A Byte of Apple takes a long hard look (see our Exclusive Photo gallery as well) at the 2010 lineup of iPods – t...
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here are more feature-driven budget players out there, but the iPod shuffle is the only...
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Apple may not have invented the MP3 player, but with its iPod range it certainly defined it. Every year consumers and rivals alike wait for the company’s September music event, to see what the must-have functionality and hardware is this season. SlashG...
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Apple's iPod Shuffle is an anachronism at best in 2015, and yet, it possess a strange charm.When Mashable was sent barrage of new iPods for review, it wasn't the updated iPod Touch which interested me; it was the decidedly un-updated iPod Shuffle. I never...
Simple interface, Great design and build quality, That it still exists...
Lack of Apple Music support, Only 2GB of storage, Crappy old Earbuds, That the iPhone exists...
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The Good Tiny and lightweight Appealing price Removes poor 3rd-generation controlsThe Bad Low storage capacity Fewer features than the competitionCompared to its predecessor, the 4th generation iPod Shuffle is a major improvement. So why just 3.5 stars? T...
Tiny and lightweight, Appealing price, Removes poor 3rd-generation controls...
Low storage capacity, Fewer features than the competition...
The 4th generation iPod Shuffle is a major improvement over its predecessor. If you're already an iPod user looking for a lightweight, low-cost iPod to use while exercising, this Shuffle is a good option.But if you're not convinced that you have to have a...
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Apple is doing away with the iPod Shuffle, a gadget Id eradicated from my mind until yesterday. And now Im suddenly awash with emotion for a little white stick I hadnt considered once in this decade. Im going to miss the hell out of it. Damn you Apple...
It still works...
The iPod Shuffle is dead, Late spring in 2006, at the ripe old age of 14, my girlfriend slid a box across the table at a restaurant we picked for our second anniversary. I unwrapped it, and what I saw packed neatly inside a sporty, lime-green box elated m...
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