iPod Shuffle Updated

[MacRumors]

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Steve Jobs today unveiled a redesigned iPod Shuffle. The new shuffle resembles the iPod Remote control, and features a clip for easy wearability. The new model also features a USB 2.0 "dock" connector, which is required for connecting to a computer for synchronization and charging.

The shuffle will be available in one 1GB model for US $79, and will ship in October.

[spicyapple]

Definitely getting one! Thanks for the live update MR.

[CiBoys]

WOOOOOOOOOW


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[iGary]

I'm kind of worried about sweat getting into that thing throught the switches.

Otherwise, I would have already ordered one. My shuffle died last month.

[baleensavage]

Love the new design. My only complaint is that it is not really convenient as a flash drive any more since you have to carry around the dock with you.

[AvSRoCkCO1067]

HA! I told you so...

My comment yesterday:

So no one thinks there will be updates to the iPod Shuffle, then?

You all laughed. What now!?

[mi5moav]

My two favorite updates of everything steve pulled out of his pocket are the shuffle...way cool and finally the itunes logo gets and update to blue(love it)

if you install itunes and then got to customize there is a phone driver that is disabled, has this always been there????

[A is for Apple]

Originally Posted by baleensavage

Love the new design. My only complaint is that it is not really convenient as a flash drive any more since you have to carry around the dock with you.

Love the new shuffle design, how much smaller can they make these things?!?! I feel my fat fingers might struggle.

I was thinking exactly the same thing with the convienience of the old style shuffle, was very handy for popping uni work on and what not, simple plug and go effort. shame that has gone in order to make things smaller.

cath

[Bibulous]

Originally Posted by baleensavage

Love the new design. My only complaint is that it is not really convenient as a flash drive any more since you have to carry around the dock with you.

Agreed, and I know most people don't, but I would have liked a FM tuner built in.

[WildCowboy]

Very cool redesign...love the way the jack was incorporated into the hinge for the clip.

Just when you think they can't make iPods any smaller...

[jsw]

It's one of those things I'm sure I'll end up buying because I can't resist it, even though I have no use for it.

I love the metal case and the size.

[ChrisA]

Originally Posted by WildCowboy

Just when you think they can't make iPods any smaller...

I think the G3 shuffle will be built right into the little earbuds. No wires. Beats me how you'd control it. Maybe tap it with a finger? Untill it disapears completely there is always room to make it smaller.

Don't laugh. Someone must have said once "how smal can theymake eyeglasses? then they invented contact lenses and then laser surgury. Poof the glasses disappered.

All I reayy want to see however is for the wire to be gone in the next revision.

[ZoomZoomZoom]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

I think the G3 shuffle will be built right into the little earbuds. No wires. Beats me how you'd control it. Maybe tap it with a finger? Untill it disapears completely there is always room to make it smaller.

Don't laugh. Someone must have said once "how smal can theymake eyeglasses? then they invented contact lenses and then laser surgury. Poof the glasses disappered.

All I reayy want to see however is for the wire to be gone in the next revision.

That would be cool. iPod Shuffle (USB stick) -> iPod Shuffle (clip) -> iPod Shuffle (earbuds) -> iPod Shuffle ear implants.

[wattage]

It cracks me up how people start critiquing as soon as new products are released. The shuffle is our favorite thing announced today. When we got home tonight from San Fran we immediately checked the website and were very excited when we saw the new shuffle.

Perfect for fitness, so small and light. The bulkiest part will be the cords.

LOVE IT

[macklos]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomZoom

That would be cool. iPod Shuffle (USB stick) -> iPod Shuffle (clip) -> iPod Shuffle (earbuds) -> iPod Shuffle ear implants.

Add a glowing apple logo implant into my neck along with brain to ipod control and I'm so there.

[ebow]

Looks real nice, but it's too bad they couldn't keep the standard USB connector built-in. Also, on Apple's site it appears that one of the buttons on the top edge is labeled "Off". Is this really an off button (as the label would suggest) or is it the more common "hold" / lock button? If it's a true off button, it would be a first for any iPod (as far as I can recall).

[danny_w]

Originally Posted by ebow

Looks real nice, but it's too bad they couldn't keep the standard USB connector built-in.

Yes, I used to want a Shuffle (even though I don't need one - I have a Nano) but now there is no reason to have one (for me, that is). I'm sure it's a great improvement in many ways, but without the built-in USB connector there is now nothing special for me about it.

[Adamo]

Amazing price for the Shuffle, especially in comparison to the older models. Just like the new Nanos, hopefully we've got some more news on updated MacBooks and whatnot!

[~Shard~]

Wow, great pirce and amazing size - well done Apple! Not in the market for one, but it's definitely a cool update!

[weg]

Originally Posted by Adamo

Amazing price for the Shuffle,

Yeah, $79, which is probably worth 50 Euro, so Apple will sell it in Europe for a mere 99 Euro, I guess

[LaMerVipere]

The iPod shuffle is actually cool looking now.

[milo]

Pretty awesome, I'd definitely get one if I didn't have a shuffle already.

Nice leak-proofing on this one, I didn't see a single shuffle rumor at any of the mac sites. Glad to see that they not only didn't dump it, but gave it a MAJOR facelift. I've always liked the shuffle, now it has a whole new life.

Now will I get gapless playback on my old shuffle?

[prady16]

i looooooooove the new shuffle!

[aleck]

I'm really puzzled what you people see good at this. This is pure sh*t.

Apple took the best small flash-based player in the world and made it the worst. With direct USB plug, you had amazing portability, still had MP3 player and good take it wheever you want. I regularly used to transfer small files from/to work, exchange files with friends etc.
With this, I would need to carry that stupid dock as well.

So it still has no screen at all, now has no USB as well, but it has the hinge. Wow.
The worst piece of "design" ever offered by Apple. Probably designed by a person that never actually used Shuffle in real life.

[jumpinjohn]

Originally Posted by aleck

I'm really puzzled what you people see good at this. This is pure sh*t.

Apple took the best small flash-based player in the world and made it the worst. With direct USB plug, you had amazing portability, still had MP3 player and good take it wheever you want. I regularly used to transfer small files from/to work, exchange files with friends etc.
With this, I would need to carry that stupid dock as well.

So it still has no screen at all, now has no USB as well, but it has the hinge. Wow.
The worst piece of "design" ever offered by Apple. Probably designed by a person that never actually used Shuffle in real life.

I'm really puzzled why anyone would see this as pure ****. I use the shuffle regularly for listening to music while I exercise. Love it. This update makes it even better. I can just clip it on. (never liked the lanyard myself, although I can imagine someone else liking it...) I keep it in my gym bag.

When I need to "shuffle" files, I simply use my flash drive that I keep in my briefcase. That way everything is where I need it when I use it.

Can't wait to order one -- I'll give my shuffle to one of my boys...

See 'ya!
John