Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Pink (4th Generation)

I was looking for a way for my 78 year old mother to easily hear her music when trying to rest and tune the world out!!! She wanted something EASY to operate and the Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Blue (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL fit the bill for her! PROS: It's VERY lightweight. Clip attaches easily to light shirt. Sound is AMAZING with headphones that came with the unit and also with generic, more comfortable ones! The ">>" and "<<" buttons make it simple to navigate through her music and are conveniently placed on the device. All buttons on the front are easy to depress and find my touch. She is finding battery life to be terrific! The 14 hour estimated play time is very accurate. Charging is quick at around 2-3 hours for complete charge. AGAIN...SOUND is absolutely AMAZING!!!! This little device has a HUGE sound! CONS: I opened an iTunes account and loaded all the music for her. She would have never been able to navigate through the set up and music search and download process herself. (she does email on occasion and "googles" things once a month, so her computer knowledge is limited) The set up and download process was not as simple as Google Music which I have used for several years. One plus, you can load your own CD's into iTUNES fairly easily. Big con for us....NO wall charger came with device. Only a USB charger!!!! I ordered "3-in-1 USB Sync & Charge Cable + USB Car Charger + USB Home Travel..." Sold by Bargaincell to address this issue instead of the more expensive "official" iPOD charger. It has been working great for over a month with no issues. The car charger has not been tried at this time. All in all....great gadget...fits our needs perfectly!

It is the greatest invention since running. I started running in 1963, 50 years this Sept. The first mile race I ever saw, I was in, and came in 2nd. I have been hooked ever since. Back then there were no special running clothes or shoes. It was just cut off blue jeans, a one fits all sports tennis shoe, and T-shirt. No one ran back then unless you had just robbed a bank and people would always look at you and then look behind you to see how the cops were doing.I got into long distance in the army in 1970, and when I got out, I still got strange looks from people but equipment had improved little. In the mid 70's came the running craze all of which are in wheel chairs, now. In '79 I ran with these big yellow headphones that had a radio inside. Then came small radios that you could strap on with a belt but stations would always fade and you were forced to listen to music you didn't like, to get anything on it. Finally, here I am in 2013 still running long distance with good wicking running clothes, state of the art running shoes and a 2GB iPod. (You've come a long way, baby!) I don't have a pain in the world and never have, which I attribute to running all these years. I don't feel any different that when I did on that first day I started to officially run in 1963, at 12 years old. I don't look as good, but you can't have it all. My only regret with the 2GB iPod is I wish I had gotten at least an 8GB. They listed the 2GB at hundreds of song you could download. I found out it was true, at 200. I find that I would be much more comfortable with a lot more than that. I know I can take some off and put others on, but that is more of a hassle than just adding as I go. Now if Apple would let me trade it back to them, for 2/3 of what I payed for it, since I have had it for only about a month and have 70 songs on it, I would jump at trading it in on a better one. But the iPod is a great invention for running. People always ask me why don't I take up golf. I tell them that is for old guys who can barely walk. No when and if I ever get in that condition, say when I am 100 or so, I will take it up. Maybe?

This product is ideal for listening to music while jogging, walking or other physical activity. The controls are super simple – on/off, loud or soft, skip or repeat a. song. Other devices give you more control or selectivity, but who wants to bother with anything but the most simple controls while you’re jogging. I have other Apple devices which carry music: I-phone, full fledged I-pod, and two I-pads. But it’s a hassle to deal with the controls while exercising and you worry about the cost of repair or replacement if they slip out of your hand and break. The size is perfect for slipping into your pocket – the only disadvantage being they can easily be overlooked and go into the wash. Have already done this twice, but given the price and the convenience, it’s a small price to pay. This is my fourth i-pod shuffle and I’ll continue to use this product as long as it’s available.

I really had no idea how small this is - you could almost wear it as jewelry! I have broaches bigger than this, which is hardly larger than an inch square. I got it because it's by Apple and previous mp3 players I have tried are either not compatible with or too hard for me to use on a Mac OS. This worked like a charm; it was easy to load the music I wanted onto it, and a really neat feature is that you can go into the preferences when it is plugged into your computer and lock in a maximum volume so that you don't accidentally blast your eardrums. With my tinnitus, I am using this as masking therapy and, as such, sound level needs to be kept quite low. My only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the clip. I have seen other tiny mp3's with clips that are ergonomically easier to manipulate but, when I try to squeeze the top of it to open this clip, there is no way to not include the control ring in your grip. If you have not locked the controls to prevent accidental changes in your settings, this can be an issue. It would be lovely if I could put this on and remove it without having to make an issue out of it, so I could just clip it to the collar or neckline of whatever I am wearing, but I can't. Because I do not want to struggle with it when I want to put it on, I made a fabric tie-like accessory that snaps around my neck and am leaving it attached to that. With the earplug cord twined around the back of the tie, the whole ensemble is very nice.

I purchased the Shuffle to take the place of my iPhone to listen to music. I work out in a Fitness center every morning and used to stick my iPhone in my gym shorts waistband. After dropping my phones few times and having it get covered in sweat I decided to find another option. I was amazed in the compact size of the shuffle and the amount of music it is capable of holding. I store all of my digital music on a server (Vortexbox) that is connected to my home PC. Using iTunes, I can seamlessly create playlists then drag and drop them in to the synced Shuffle. The device has a switch setting that will give an electronic voice to tell you the title of a playlist or track. The device quickly charges through the standard Apple charger that connects to the Shuffle through the earphone jack. If you are looking for a simple music player that works and you don't need a display, this is one great item.

Price point off the top. Apple sells it with free two day shipping and free engraving for $49 as of this writing. I got mine for a bit less than that on Amazon but the price has gone up since my purchase. I love this thing. I want music and that is all. I can get just over 24 hours on it and it's easy to change around in ITunes. What I really like is the ability to operate it without seeing it. Once I got used to it I can do what I want without looking at it just by "feel". Spouse watches TV in bed at all hours. I put on the sleep mask and clip the shuffle to my pillowcase and off I go most often to sleep with nature sounds. Last night "Rain with Distant Thunder" worked for me. During the day I can listen to what I want no matter what anyone else has going in the house. I had a male/male audio cable laying around and I plug it into the boom box to fill the house with my music when it's my turn and plug it into my car's "aux" so I can listen to what I want while driving. There are certainly much cheaper MP3 players out there but the convenience of using ITunes into which I have loaded a pile of CDs makes it worth it for me. At night I clip it to my pillow case and an inexpensive pair of noise isolating earbuds shuts out the world. A note on the clip and complaints that operating the clip caused skipping forward or back. Step one: turn off device; step two: clip where you want: step three: turn device back on and it will pick up where it left off.

I love my new little Ipod that's small enough to just clip onto your clothes where ever you want it. It holds more music than I'll ever need working out at the gym. Great color choices. SOME ADVICE....The only problem I had, not with the device itself, was getting it set up in the first place. The USB cable that comes with it has to be pushed in VERY HARD until it is completely flush with the Shuffle. I was having great difficulty with Itunes not recognizing the device and I called Apple and spoke with 4 tech reps that tried various things that didn't work. I must have installed and re-installed Itunes 6 times. It was very frustrating and they were ready to mail me another one. But the 4th guy had read something about initial problems with the Shuffle and emailed me a pic that shows the cable inserted in the Shuffle but it is not all the way down and people were afraid they'd be too rough with it and break something but he said "don't worry about that" and push it in really hard. VOILA! It was such a simple fix! Now I'm a happy camper!

**Warning... straight up first world problems ahead. I don't even really want to write this, but what the hell here we go!** Apple has been focusing on phones and tablets while neglecting innovation in their line of mp3 dedicated devices and the quality of their products have plummeted off a cliff as a result. This is leaving Apple wide open to have their market share stolen out from under their feet by a company dedicated to creating quality products at reasonable prices that are actually durable. I bought the iPod shuffle after my 160 GB iPod was bricked by the iTunes update to version 11.1. After that update my iPod classic would not sync with iTunes, and it would continuously turn itself on and off over and over burning out the battery over night every night while I slept. I needed a cheap mp3 solution with a stable power supply that would allow me to lift weights and run with music. I exercise in the morning and again after work so I need a Pod that works when I need it. I decided, because I am a moron apparently, to pick up the iPod Shuffle. First off, I understand concepts of product design and business operations at work that determine how different component parts of a product determine the price of that product. I built my own computer this year that is a straight beast for cheaper than any high end box one could buy pre assembled (even if I paid myself $10/hr for labor). But seriously Apple give your consumers a break. You offer them a 160GB iPod for about $260, but the shuffle gives you only 2GB of storage for $60. Come on! Innovate more memory storage for $60, decrease the 2GB model down to like $20, or hell start making bluetooth headphones that sync wirelessly to iTunes on my computer so you don't even need to spend money on memory storage and pass that savings onto the consumer. I don't want to run or exercise with my phone. It integrates too many function/applications in my daily life to run around town with. Beyond the cost of memory, the overall performance of the iPod shuffle as a mp3 player is abysmal. It constantly had difficulties syncing with iTunes, and even brand new it would freeze up or shut off randomly. I ordered mine in January, and it was dead by mid July. Apparently if you get even one molecule of sweat anywhere near the shuffle it whips out a gun and blows its delicate electronic brains out. On a separate note if I want a shuffle that can hold up to sweat then... what I should get a waterproof 2GB shuffle for around $160? Are kidding me?! I ask you Apple, what do consumers of iPods want to do with a mp3 player? Anyone... Bueller... Bueller... In an age where everyone has a smart phone, tablet, or laptop that can do anything a mp3 dedicated device can do and more, consumers who want to spend their dollar dollar bills on an mp3 player demand a durable product. These are active consumers who run (either on streets, trails, or on stadium steps), lift weights, hike out in nature, or participate in any number of other athletic activities. They demand a product that can keep up with the speed and intensity of their lifestyle. Which frankly Apple products do not do. Seriously people do your best to hold off on buying any future Apple mp3 device until they get this figured out. Just go out and sing to yourself while you exercise, repeat affirmations to yourself, talk to that cute girl stopped at the intersection while you are running. Just do whatever it takes to hold off on buying a new iPod until Apple gets the message to fix their screwed up business model and give iPod consumers the products they deserve at decent prices. If anyone from Apple or any competing mp3 developer reads this, hook me up with a job and I'll show you how to do this my damn self. I would seriously work my first 3 months for free to solve this problem. -Peace Out!

Excellent product. I cannot stand bringing my phone to the gym or on a run. This is the perfect solution. Holds a ton of music, easy to use and manage in iTunes, great battery life, and it clips on anywhere.

Came as ordered. No problems

In the past I have owned an ipod nano, ipod touch, and an ipod classic. I was initially skeptical of an ipod with only a 2 GB capacity (my library is 16GB), but I was getting tired of lugging my giant phone with me while running. The ipod turned out to be a pleasant surprise. As someone who is always holding something (a phone, a bag, a book, etc), it's really nice to not have to hold one of my appliances. You clip it onto your shirt by pinching the non-opening side and then it stays in place no matter what you're doing. Right now mine holds 6 albums and some podcasts which is more than enough for regular day to day walking commutes and going on a run. It's easy enough to switch up your music every week or so that the capacity isn't actually a big deal. With this ipod, you should really get into the habit of organizing everything into playlists. It is really difficult to find one song going through shuffle on all. It's sturdy and can withstand a lot, battery life isn't the best so you're going to have to remember to keep it on a regular charge when you're not using it. You do have to consciously remember where you put it as its small, but if you buy a bright colour its easy to spot. Oh and a bonus, the shortened charging cord is actually very convenient, albeit much easier to lose.

So many reviews are there on the net for this, would anybody want to listen to me?? One a single line - I have owned many mp3 players including Sony and Cowon (which are good in their own way - Cowon being far superior) and now iPod which is really top notch - build, sound and usability - superb!

What a great little invention, I recently opened an I-tunes account, when I bought music and tried to download it to my MP3 player, it wouldn't download, I'm not a computer expert, I like things easy. So now when I buy music, I plug in the ipod, hit sync and BANG it's done, really easy. It's not just for the younger generation, I think it's great for all ages.