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Apple iPod shuffle 2GB - Black

by Apple
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Apple iPod shuffle 2GB - Silver - 4th Generation (Latest Model - Launched Sept 2010) Apple iPod shuffle 2GB - Silver - 4th Generation (Latest Model - Launched Sept 2010) 4.2 out of 5 stars (227)
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Technical Details

  • Smallest iPod shuffle ever
  • 2GB of storage (up to 500 songs)
  • Easy access controls
  • VoiceOver - tells you song titles, artists, and playlist titles through your headphones
  • Durable, anodised aluminium case with stainless steel clip
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Product details

  • Item Weight: 9 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 454 g
  • Item model number: MC323QB/A
  • ASIN: B001P3NUV2
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 9 Sep 2009
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 243 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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Manufacturer's Description

iPod shuffle now comes in five vibrant colours. It’s available in 2GB and 4GB models. And it talks.

iPod ShuffleThe world’s smallest music player
To create the world’s smallest music player, we moved the controls from iPod shuffle to the earphone cord. This makes iPod shuffle smaller than ever, and the controls are right where you can reach them. So when you want to play, pause, or skip to the next tune, you don’t have to fumble for your iPod shuffle — just follow the cord and press a button.

The first music player that talks to you
VoiceOver will surely be the next big hit on your iPod shuffle. Say you’re listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. Just press a button, and VoiceOver tells you. You can even hear the names of your playlists. And when your battery needs charging, VoiceOver tells you that, too.

Easy-access controls
The controls are located on the right earphone cord. With command central strategically placed in this more convenient location, you can navigate your music — and activate the VoiceOver feature — without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you’re doing. iPod shuffle includes these easy-access controls, but you can also use headphones with similar controls from manufacturers like Scosche, Klipsch, V-MODA, and Belkin.

Your music library. To go
iPod shuffle is now available in both 2GB and 4GB capacities. So you have plenty of room to store hours and hours of music — up to 1,000 songs with the 4GB model. That’s a load of essentials for your workout or commute. And there’s room for multiple playlists and audiobooks, too.

Multiple playlists
You’ve probably made multiple playlists in iTunes. One for your commute. One for the gym. One for just chilling out. Now you can sync playlists on your computer with iPod shuffle, and play the perfect mix for your activity or mood. VoiceOver tells you the name of each playlist, so it’s easy to switch between them and find the one you want without looking.

Let’s talk colour.
The anodized aluminium enclosure makes iPod shuffle sleek and durable. It’s even more colourful in gleaming pink, blue, green, black, or silver. Even the iPod shuffle clip rocks. It attaches securely to your shirt, jacket, workout gear, and backpack, making iPod shuffle the perfect fashion tech-cessory.

Multiple languages
A French love song. A Spanish bolero. An Italian cantata. Your music library has songs from all over the world. That’s why VoiceOver speaks 20 different languages. So it can tell you song titles and artists in the correct languages.

iPod ShuffleTo shuffle or not to shuffle
The shuffle switch has three positions. Flip it to the left, and you’ll hear your music in a refreshingly random way. Flip it to the middle, and your songs play in order. Or flip to the right to turn iPod shuffle off.

What is VoiceOver?
You’ll never hear your music in the same way again, all thanks to VoiceOver. Say you’re listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you without interrupting your music. It’s such a simple and clever way to navigate your collection, VoiceOver is entertainment itself.

And the fun doesn’t stop with songs. VoiceOver also tells you the names of your playlists, so you can easily switch between them to find the right mix for your mood. Without having to take your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you’re doing.

How VoiceOver works
iPod shuffle is designed not only to talk, but to say the right things. How is this possible? First, iTunes reads your song information, then uses the VoiceOver Kit to generate the announcements for the songs, artists, and playlists. Just sync your iPod shuffle with your computer and it really speaks to you.

After you sync your iPod shuffle, the voice you hear depends on which computer system you use. If you sync your iPod shuffle with a PC or with a Mac running Mac OS X Tiger, you’ll hear the English voice included in the VoiceOver Kit. And since Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard have an amazing English voice built in, that’s the voice you’ll hear when you sync your iPod shuffle with a Mac running one of those operating systems.

Box Contains

  • iPod shuffle
  • Apple Earphones with Remote (no mic)
  • iPod shuffle USB cable
  • Quick Start guide


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Customer Reviews

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
ipod shuffle 9 Dec 2009
the new ipod shuffle is really for gym and sports users. Being that sort of size and shape but i do find that apple have gone backwards in the designs. I feel having the controls on the headphones makes it more difficult hence why im using my old shuffle instead. The vioce over is abit of a gimic aswell. Also having to find specific head phones for the new shuffle has caused problems aswell. If u are buying an ipod shuffle please buy the old one. Its lighter on ur pocket aswell
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This device works as long as you are inside. If used outside the volume and fast forward stops working after about 30 minutes. There may also be repeated voice messages about "All songs", "battery low" etc. Thereafter it shuts down completely. Most likely it is very sensitive to any type of moisture. Therefore cannot be used while running, walking or fitness at a gym. However the sound is very good as long as it works.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this as a gift for my technophone Mum, she loves it a quickly got to grips with it. Much sleeker than earlier versions and with the added bonus of the "voiceover" which tells you the song and artist if you select it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fashion over function
Bought this ipod more than a year ago because of the price, i didnt want to spend £100+ for something to listen to whilst cycling, when i got it i was won over by the style and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by tim
Awful
Started off fine, just what I wanted at the gym. Began to play up so I replaced the headphones. Began to lose charge quickly and then stopped working all together. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pete
pointless
If you intend using this ipod for exercise then don't waste your money!

Even the slightest amount of moisture in the earphones (either rain or sweat) and suddenly the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by jamie (scotland)
Ugh - beyond contempt....no controls..read on..
I love working out to music and I had the earlier model shuffle whereby the actual unit has controls to change volume and switch tracks. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Matt (Croydon)
Really disappointing
My husband bought me this iPod to replace the older, square version that I accidentally washed. For a start not being able to use your own earphones with it is a real pain. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. L. C. Miller
Shocker - bring back 2nd generation
Bought this after 2nd generation shuffle which I used solely for running died. Couldn't find anywhere selling the 2nd generation so had to buy this one. Read more
Published 21 months ago by nelli
Shuffling good
Briught this as a present for my brother he loves it i never see him without it.
It's really small and light and brilliant quality.
Published 21 months ago by evieshappy
new shuffle is good - but not as good as the old one for me!
I love my new 3rd generation shuffle...but I don't see how the new design represents an improvement on the old 2nd gen one... Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. T. Smith
Perfect compact music player
Very compact, does what it say extremely well. Minimal controls. Needs better headphones (usual apple issue)
Published 23 months ago by L. J. Hartman
Apple ipod shuffle
Very happy with my ipod, can't believe just how small it is compared to earlier models I had, and the space to store all my music! Read more
Published 23 months ago by R. Feltham
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