New iPod Shuffle announced

Darksaber · Sep 12, 2006

The iPod Shuffle has gotten a major make-over as well. Gone is the USB Stick format, gone is the plastic. It has a metal casing with an integrated clip. It is the "worlds smallest MP3 player" and comes in 1GB only. The price of the unit is quite small too: $79. It can be pre-ordered right now, will ship mid-October and will come with a mini docking station & head phones.

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Jimmy 2004 · Sep 12, 2006

Not so sure I like this design, wouldn't like the clip on the back, is it removable? The iPod nano is still the most stylish MP3 player for me.

Edit: Just looked at the other news, I would like to specify that I think the 1G iPod Nano is most attractive!

XooM · Sep 12, 2006

omg, its so sexy with its lack of a screen :rolleyes:

newtekie1 · Sep 12, 2006

No screen=FAIL

ktr · Sep 12, 2006

smallest??? i think that 1in cube mp3 is smaller...

Dippyskoodlez · Sep 12, 2006

XooM said:
omg, its so sexy with its lack of a screen

Its actually REALLY nice... but most ipod haters dont give a flying ****... Those of us that actually enjoy the shuffle... well.... love it..

I spend 90% of my time shuffling through my music. Why add the extra cost of the screen?

ktr said:
smallest??? i think that 1in cube mp3 is smaller...

This is about that size....

ever see these suckers? amazingly small.

ktr · Sep 12, 2006

i have seen the cube, can rest it on the tip of my finger...and the cube has a screen...

Dippyskoodlez · Sep 12, 2006

ktr said:
i have seen the cube, can rest it on the tip of my finger...and the cube has a screen...

the shuffle is thinner than the razr when its opened...

The cube is fatter than heck....

Total surface area, the ipod shuffle is probably less than 1/3 that huge cube's

Theres many ways to declare smallest mp3 player, and having a screen does not make extra size not mean anything for it.

ryboto · Sep 12, 2006

Dippyskoodlez said:
The cube is fatter than heck....

Total surface area, the ipod shuffle is probably less than 1/3 that huge cube's

you're right, the mobiblu cube does have larger overall surface area, but, the shuffle, with the clip(and you can't compare it without, because it's built-in) isn't less than 1/3. The mobiblu has been around for over a year, I'm sure a refresh is going to happen soon, either a change in design, or a change in capacity. I'd still prefer it to the shuffle. but, that's only if i had to choose between the two.

KennyT772 · Sep 13, 2006

damn that shuffle is pimp.

the idea with the shuffles isnt to have all your music in one place. its your favorite playlist. and while the cube may be even roughly the same size its still huge in terms of normal space. an ipod video sized device is better then a small cube as its thinner, so it fits better in pockets.

Dippyskoodlez · Sep 13, 2006

KennyT772 said:
damn that shuffle is pimp.

the idea with the shuffles isnt to have all your music in one place. its your favorite playlist. and while the cube may be even roughly the same size its still huge in terms of normal space. an ipod video sized device is better then a small cube as its thinner, so it fits better in pockets.

Exactly. a cube is a fricking retarded design- absolutely useless when it comes to how you're actually going to use it.... while the shuffle clips right onto your shirt/pants/whatever you want.. and doesnt take much space since its flat rather than a bulkyass cube

jocksteeluk · Sep 13, 2006

now who is going to buy this new gimmick trend item first?

KennyT772 · Sep 13, 2006

Dippyskoodlez said:
Exactly. a cube is a fricking retarded design- absolutely useless when it comes to how you're actually going to use it.... while the shuffle clips right onto your shirt/pants/whatever you want.. and doesnt take much space since its flat rather than a bulkyass cube

good to see someone understands my logic.

actually im going to look at getting one of these. right now i have a sony cd player and nothing else. mp3 players/ipods/cd players are now banned from our school due to the number of hoodlums and rich kids (do the math). i need somthing i can easily hide. i just realised they dropped the 512mb and 2gb versions...thats no good. i guess they want u to get the higher end if u want more storage.

Dippyskoodlez · Sep 13, 2006

KennyT772 said:
good to see someone understands my logic.

actually im going to look at getting one of these. right now i have a sony cd player and nothing else. mp3 players/ipods/cd players are now banned from our school due to the number of hoodlums and rich kids (do the math). i need somthing i can easily hide. i just realised they dropped the 512mb and 2gb versions...thats no good. i guess they want u to get the higher end if u want more storage.

theres only one model lol :roll:

Its neither high nor mid :laugh:

jocksteeluk said:
now who is going to buy this new gimmick trend item first?

people said the razr was a gimmick too... but its a damn nice phone...

But I will probably get a shuffle because the clip and nice grey.. and 1gb for $79.... pretty dang nice

randomperson21 · Sep 13, 2006

i like it flat. a cube is too hard to put in your pocket or something.

also, good for athletes/runners and stuff. especially with the clip. and the price....

InfDamarvel · Sep 13, 2006

Ima buy it lol.

newtekie1 · Sep 13, 2006

Is this model made in sweatshops too? That would be a great feature!

Every new Ipod shuffle comes with the blood of the 6 year old that worked 20 hours a day to make it! Enjoy.

Dippyskoodlez · Sep 13, 2006

newtekie1 said:
Is this model made in sweatshops too? That would be a great feature!

Every new Ipod shuffle comes with the blood of the 6 year old that worked 20 hours a day to make it! Enjoy.

YES!

Something you truely cant get anywhere else!

On a side note, atleast they have work... but I'm sure you'd prefer them not to have a job at all right? :laugh:

We need to trade some of them for some of the lazy ass americans around here...

wazzledoozle · Sep 13, 2006

Meh I would rather pay a bit more for a 1gb nano.

stealthfighter · Sep 13, 2006

Yeah something small like that w/ a clip would be great to have on your elery morning walk.

POGE · Sep 13, 2006

I would break it on the first day. So sooo teeny. Me need big ipod. *makes caveman noises*

Azn Tr14dZ · Sep 13, 2006

I have the iPod 5th Gen, and it's so easy to scratch. It looks nice and all, but it gets easily scratched. I even put a case, and still scratch from the case.

randomperson21 · Sep 13, 2006

jocksteeluk said:
now who is going to buy this new gimmick trend item first?

if someone gave me money......hehe.

i'm honestly considring buying it. simply because i work out a ton (jogging, raquetball, etc) and my zire72 pda + stenn. hd202's are WAY too bulky. like huge bulky.

Chewy · Sep 13, 2006

I acutually am begining to like the idea of no screen, just shuffle no being to picky like me

I was always liek whats the point of having a mp3 player with no screen, and was "hatein" on the shuffle.

Dippyskoodlez · Sep 13, 2006

POGE said:
I would break it on the first day. So sooo teeny. Me need big ipod. *makes caveman noises*

Wanna buy an ipod mini? :laugh:

Theres a 10gb microdrive out however.. I wanted to see if I could get taht working in it.. 10gb ipod mini.. haha I win! :laugh:

Chewy said:
I acutually am begining to like the idea of no screen, just shuffle no being to picky like me I was always liek whats the point of having a mp3 player with no screen, and was "hatein" on the shuffle.

I find myself using shuffle on my ipod mini... 90% of the time.. :roll:

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