Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB

Reviewed by: ludwigvan

Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Small size, sturdy clip, decent battery life given small size, great price, fantastic packaging, easy to use intuitive controls, iTunes 7 vastly improved, good audio quality for size.

Weaknesses: Earbuds fair at best, maybe my ears are shaped funny, but I never can get them to stay put. Invest in a good inner ear set with a thin band. Much better for jogging or other exersise.

Overall Evaluation: I read other people's complaints and I just can't help myself...........Yeah it's small, it's supposed to be. Take it off before you put your clothes in the wash or hamper. The led is small, but it's quite bright and the different colors and patterns can be understood by a child if you take 30 seconds to read the easy guide card. Want the songs to play in a certain order? Open iTunes and put them in the order you want, then update your shuffle. It's really simple too use, battery life is amazing for a unit this small, and I think it will prove to be quite durable. Overall, a superior product for what it's designed for. Apple wins again!