Apple 4GB iPod shuffle (3G, late 2009)

PCWorld Rating

2.5

2.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Sep 29, 2009

Pros

Cons

Earbud controls can be difficult to use
Navigation more difficult than in the past thanks to headphone-based controls
Too expensive for the features you get
Must pay for adapter or compatible headphones if unhappy with included headphones
No controls on iPod
Battery charge poorer than in the past
Tiny switch on top of iPod difficult to manage with adult fingers

Bottom Line

The sophisticated third-generation Shuffle has some innovative features, but they take getting used to.

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