512MB iPod shuffle 1st Generation User Reviews at DealTime

The first generation iPod shuffle was designed to be easily loaded with a selection of songs and to play them in random order. Owners of existing iPods had often left the music selection to “shuffle”, and the iPod shuffle was a way of implementing that in a much more cost-effective fashion. It relies on the use of an “autofill” feature in iTunes, which can select songs at random from a user’s music library (or from a specific playlist) and copy as many as will fit into iPod shuffle’s memory. Minimize

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By: roheblius
Sep 26, 2005

Apple iPod Shuffle 512: My New Best Friend

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Pros: Great utility device, small and easy to use

Cons: No screen, but for me that's not really a con

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The iPod Shuffle is perfect for people on the move. Read More

By: ParisLemon
May 30, 2005

Apple's iPod Shuffle 512 MB: Take Your iPod and Shuffle It

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Pros: So small and light. Easy to use. Good value.

Cons: No LCD screen, no 'wheel'.

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The super-portable, ultra-quick product in the iPod line. I love everything about it. It is perfect for working out. Read More

By: weaselsmasher
Sep 8, 2005

Small MP3 player with big sound and bigger features

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Pros: Stylish, excellent sound quality and build quality, easy to use, fully-integrated with outstanding iTunes software.

Cons: Included ear-buds might not fit well; flash-drive functionality needs improvement; USB cap doesn't fit tightly.

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Whether viewed as an "entry-level iPod" or specialty MP3 player for workouts, the iPod Shuffle delivers with style. It works perfectly, it sounds great, it's inexpensive. No drawbacks! Read More

By: hzoi
Apr 21, 2006

Small, long battery life -- great for deployment

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Pros: Compact, lightweight, easy to use, very rugged, LONG battery life

Cons: Graphic display would be nice, though it would increase size; headphones don't shield outside noise

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Great for deployment. Won't hold your entire library, but it will go wherever Uncle Sam sends you and put up with just about anything you subject it to. Read More

By: green-z
Mar 1, 2005

No Shuffling Here: This Is My Favorite iPod of All Time

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Pros: Near Zero Weight Makes It Transparent. Minimalist Design Keeps It Simple to Use.

Cons: Small Storage Size Makes It Difficult for People With High Bit Rate Sound Files.

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If you don't like being weighted down by gadgets get shuffling. It's simple but powerful. The lack of screen does not detract from the usefulness of this player. Read More

By: razberryswirl
Apr 8, 2007

The Ipod Shuffle is Totally Workout Friendly!

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Pros: Small, easy to use, more than enough songs for a workout, very mobile, very cool!

Cons: No choice of color, white gets dirty when you use it to workout

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This thing is great. Has totally changed music portability - and workouts - for me! Read More

By: vipulshah
May 9, 2005

What is iPod ?

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Pros: Very small, very light, no delicate parts.

Cons: no display. works with only one computer.

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Go for this if you want something for less then $100. Avoid 1GB shuffle, instead go for iPod mini 4gb for US$189. Read More

By: gemno
Dec 22, 2005

Good player for the money.

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Pros: Sound quality .. awesome. Nuf said. Simple controls. Excellent battery life in a tiny player.

Cons: USB connectivity issues including problems connecting to Apple's very own eMac. NO GAPLESS PLAYBACK.

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If you can live without gapless audio playback and get around the USB connectivity issues the Shuffle is a great MP3 player. Read More

By: kelas
Sep 3, 2005