The Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle – is a miniature MP3 player that has no screen of any kind and stores songs in the MP3, AAC, protected AAC (from iTunes store or compressed with iTunes) or WAV format in the internal flash memory.

The Shuffle is compact, stylish and easy to use. Unfortunately, ergonomics was sacrificed in at least one major area in favor of style. Both the 512-Mb and a 1-GB version of the iPod Shuffle look the same. Rechargeable Player battery Integrated.

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Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle Reviews

CNET Reviews the Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle and gives it a ‘Good’ rating. They write – ‘It’s affordable and stylish, but the Shuffle’s lack of an LCD and its subpar battery life will turn many away.’

PC Magazine reviews the Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle and writes – ‘Minimalism has always been a guiding principle at Apple, and the new iPod shuffle is an outstanding example. The slim white shell encases a 512MB or 1GB flash-based player, with nothing more than a four-way rocker ring and play/pause button on the front and a power switch and battery-check button on the back. You pull off one end of the 0.8-ounce player to expose the USB plug. The shuffle has no display to tell you what song you’re listening to, no playlists, and no EQ settings. Instead, you get a new version of iTunes that can randomly load the shuffle with songs; two positions on the power switch let you play them in order or randomly. The big idea here, such as it is, is that shuffle owners want to be continually surprised at which songs pop up from their music collections.’

Epinions the Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle and writes – ‘In general, I like the iPod Shuffle 1GB. It is stylish, compact, inexpensive, does not skip, provides good sound quality and battery life, needs no charger, has useful hold functionality, comes with good software and is easy to use. Some things can be improved though.

Among the things I dislike are the following.The iTunes software deletes the songs from the Shuffle if it is connected when you delete the same songs from the iTunes library or if you connect it to another computer with iTunes, the main mode switch is flat, the skip to next or previous song is slow and cue/review is choppy.

The Shuffle 1 GB has decent capacity, especially comparing to 512-Mb version, but it still cannot hold your entire music library and there is no screen, but it corresponds to the Shuffle’s purpose: compact, inexpensive music player on the go that is easy to use.’

Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle Press Release

Basic specs for Apple iPod Shuffle (1GB)
Product type– Flash player
PC interface(s) supported– USB
Digital storage– 1 GB None
Digital player supported digital audio standards– AAC, MP3, WAV, Audible
Weight– 0.8 oz
Mfr estimated battery life– 12 hour(s)
Included accessories– Carrying strap
Software type– Apple iTunes
Service & support type– 1 year warranty
Equalizer type– No
Remote control– None
Headphones type– Binaural Ear-bud
Cable(s) included– 1 x USB cable -
Battery– Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

From the Manufacturer

Time to mix things up. Meet iPod shuffle, the unpredictable new iPod. What will it play next? Can it read your mind? Can it read your moods? Load it up. Put it on. See where it takes you.

Random is the New Order
Welcome to a life less orderly. As official soundtrack to the random revolution, the iPod Shuffle Songs setting takes you on a unique journey through your music collection — you never know what’s around the next tune. Meet your new ride. More roadster than Rolls, iPod shuffle rejects routine by serving up your favorite songs in a different order every time. Just plug iPod shuffle into your computer’s USB port, let iTunes Autofill it with up to 240 songs and get a new experience with every connection. The trail you run every day looks different with an iPod shuffle. Daily gridlock feels less mundane when you don’t know what song will play next. iPod shuffle adds musical spontaneity to your life. Lose control. Love it.
Smaller than a pack of gum and much more fun.

DJ Your Day
If you favor cycling to a hip-hop soundtrack and snowboarding to a little electronica, Autofill iPod shuffle from a specific iTunes Playlist and roll. Download an album from the iTunes Music Store and listen to it in order before you Shuffle it into your collection. Or just drag and drop individual songs from iTunes onto iPod shuffle. With Play in Order mode, you manage the music. If things take a turn for the predictable, never fear. Turn iPod shuffle over, flip the slider to Shuffle and mix on the go.
Goes with Everything
iPod shuffle weighs as little as a car key and makes a tuneful fashion statement. Just throw the included lanyard around your neck and take a walk. Or run. Or ride. There’s nowhere your skip-free iPod shuffle can’t go, and with up to 12 hours of continuous playback time, it keeps going as long as you do. A neat little cap protects the USB connector, and those signature white earbud headphones tell the world you love to listen in style. You can even make your iPod shuffle splash-proof, arm-hugging, and longer-running with optional accessories. Ready for anything from a Transatlantic flight to a weekend at the beach, the iPod shuffle makes the perfect, low-maintenance pal.

Touch of Genius
Good things really do come in small packages. The controls on the iPod shuffle feel as intuitive and easy to use as those on every iPod model. Play, pause, skip, repeat, shuffle and hold at the touch of a thumb: The circular, ergonomic controls and one-click slider make it simple to listen without looking.

The Music Store in Your House
Add to the iPod shuffle mix with songs downloaded from the iTunes Music Store. Browse and preview more than one million songs, then buy what you want, 24-7, from the comfort of your Mac or PC. With the iTunes Music Store and iPod shuffle, you’ll always have music at hand literally.

The smallest iPod yet, iPod shuffle fits neatly in the palm of your hand and looks just plain neat around your neck. Prepare to make friends and influence people when you wear it biking, hiking, snowboarding, dog-walking and anywhere else that could use a great soundtrack.

Download an album and listen to it in order before you Shuffle it into your collection.

That includes off-the-beaten-path spots where you may need to play, pause, move back, skip forward, shuffle and turn up the volume without looking. Luckily, iPod shuffle pays due respect to its elders with a thumb-friendly, circular control pad that puts the ‘go’ in ergonomic.

Plug-and-Playlists
iPod shuffle makes syncing a piece of cake. Cupcake, even. Use the optional Dock to connect to your computer or just plug iPod shuffle directly into a USB port on any computer. Then drag and drop individual songs, Autofill your favorite playlists or Autofill your iPod shuffle with a random sampling from your music library. Since iPod shuffle automatically charges while syncing, it stays ready for your next adventure.

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