Building on the success of the iPod, Apple has also launched on the market for readers to type flash memory. The result is the iPod Shuffle, a reader in the very basic and does not have an LCD screen. It has no display, which on a 512 MB or 1 GB poses serious problems for navigation. The name of the iPod Shuffle comes from the office of the same name, allowing you to play the songs on the player in a random order. It is not unusual and is present on the majority of MP3 players in the market. The Ipod Shuffle comes in a rectangular shape with rounded edges and white mat. It is very light with a weight of only 22 grams. The only connections are available USB 2.0 port and a mini stereo output jack.

A sound very smooth

Size and weight

• Height: 1.07 inches (27.3 mm)
• Width: 1.62 inches (41.2 mm)
• Depth: 0.41 inch (10.5 mm) (including clip)
• Weight: 0.55 ounce (15.6 grams)

In the box

• iPod shuffle
• Earphones
• Dock
• Quick Start guide

Capacity

• 1GB or 2GB USB flash drive
• Holds up to 240 or 500 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
• Stores data via USB flash drive

Audio

• Skip-free playback
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV, and AIFF

Windows system requirements

• PC with USB 2.0 port
• Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
• iTunes 7.4 or later

Environmental requirements

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Power and battery

• Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery
• Playtime: Up to 12 hours when fully charged
• Charging via included USB dock

From the qualitative side, Apple has relied on the same horse for the classic iPod’s hard drive. Therefore, it was a very smooth, with little distortion, which is a nice MP3 player. But it is against his flat and quite frankly lack of percussion. The Shuffle gives the impression of having a filter that all the roughness of sound, for better or worse. Those who know the sound of the iPod may find themselves, we are strongly advised to try before buying. As expected shipping is not very easy, especially if you use the Go available on this model. Shuffle mode or not, there was always the feeling of not knowing where you are. It should be noted that the reader can both store music files and data. This can be done by setting in iTunes capacity allocated to the music and data. It should be noted that the transfer of music files is made mandatory through iTunes, which necessarily must be installed, which is frankly binding.