New iPod Shuffle announced

[Darksaber]

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]

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]

omg, its so sexy with its lack of a screen

 

[newtekie1]

No screen=FAIL

 

[ktr]

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

 

[Dippyskoodlez]

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?

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

This is about that size.... ever see these suckers? amazingly small.

 

[ktr]

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

 

[Dippyskoodlez]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[KennyT772]

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]

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 Its neither high nor mid

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]

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]

Ima buy it lol.

 

[newtekie1]

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]

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?

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

 

[wazzledoozle]

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

 

[stealthfighter]

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

 

[POGE]

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

 

[Azn Tr14dZ]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

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..