Review of APPLE IPOD SHUFFLE(3RD GENERATION,4GB)

APPLE IPOD SHUFFLE(3RD GENERATION,4GB SILVER)

Following are the detailed Specifications:
Device type: Digital player
Flash memory installed: 4 GB
File format supported: WAV , AIFF , MP3 , AAC , Apple Lossless
NO FM RADIO/NO SCREEN so no video or JPEGs viewing
Price range: $79.00 - $92.99

Design
This Gadget with no surprisingly no buttons is so small that it will give

complex to rest all personal digital MP3 players. The headphone is to be

plugged in on the top of the shuffle. There is one switch for choosing

between shuffle playback/consecutive playback and power.

The earbud-style headphones bundled with the Shuffle include a remote control

on the cable. The wired remote has two buttons.viz volume and multiple

function button.The second button is more responsible for making this gadget

complex to be used by most of the people. It has codes like if You press the

center button once , it will pause the music, Twice pressed it will skip the

song forward,thrice it will again skip back.HUFF...

A big negative point here, if suppose you lost the bundled headphones you are

helpless. you cant use this gadget with your own favourite headphones.(Unless

you invest to get a connector socket) . The replacement headphones , being

very techy by itself costs you further 28$ approx. :(


The headphone cable lenght is 3 feet which is good enough. Infact When you

plug the ipod to your tshirt or pocket. This length might even prove to be

bit on the longer side. But that being said, More should not be considered as

a bad feature.If you order this online, then you can embedd your customized

engravings along with apple logo.

This is purely digital MP3 player. No FM RADIO/recorder, no voice recording

no photo or video playback.

There is a new feature in this shuffle that actually makes it a next

generation shuffle. This gadget has Voiceover feature. that speaks out about

what song is to be played next along with the artist.Yes, there is an option

to switch it off as well. Else this might not be liked by most the

customers.Dont get confused by this feature with VOICE Command facility.There

are no voice commands. hmm,But May be it could be a gr8 thought for next

generation Ipod shuffle.

As far as charging goes, the Shuffle comes with a 4-inch USB adapter that

connects between the iPod's headphone output and your computer. It gives a

playback time of 10 hours.This ipod can be used as a data storing device,

allowing you to store and transfer files without interfering with the audio

content on your iPod. But if you want to tranfer music files, as was in

prior versions, Apple itunes is required.

The sound quality has a full with better bass response and less background

hiss.

Pros:
Smallest
Voice over facility
4GB storage
10 hrs usage capability.

Cons:
Complicated controls
Nearly non usable with car stereo and home audio devices in the absense of

remote control.
Confusing interface will be tough for some customers to learn.
Due to remote control buttons available on headphones only, you cant pick

your own favourite headphones.

Final Verdict: This is too tiny that it would give you a feeling that your

headphones have inbuilt MP3 player within. Amazing sound clarity and ease of

usage both as an interface to PC as well the basic music casting usage.

Rating 7/10