Refurb shuffles do qaulify for free shipping though. I guess thats one reason to get a refurb at the same price, saves $4.
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Apple Drops iPod Shuffle to $49, Adds 2GB Model
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Refurb shuffles do qaulify for free shipping though. I guess thats one reason to get a refurb at the same price, saves $4.
little help...
hey guys and gals...
I bought a shuffle 6 days ago. does anybody know how one goes about getting the difference back? or how long they typically do that for? for the record, i'm in Germany, but I doubt that changes anything.
either way...i'm happy with my new running companion!
if you have any tips, please PM me!
hey guys and gals...
I bought a shuffle 6 days ago. does anybody know how one goes about getting the difference back? or how long they typically do that for? for the record, i'm in Germany, but I doubt that changes anything.
either way...i'm happy with my new running companion!
if you have any tips, please PM me!
Or I can get a better set of headphones for 30usd or even better for 50 or 60usd.
OMG. i just bought a shuffle yesterday!!! can i exchange for a 2gb??!!!!
oh my god! that must be soooo frustrating!
Yeah but do you get more features? Like take the Sandisk Clip you can get a 2gb model, and it comes with a decent oled screen, fm radio(still useful for some as some cities broadcast sports on FM not to mention some gyms have tv broadcasted in FM) and a voice recorder to leave yourslef a memo. Not to mention the fact it is ums so it works with all computers including if your geeky friend has a linux box and he has a song you want. It has also be rated to have better sound than the Shuffle(then again it is suppose to be the best sounding product Sandisk actually makes). Additionally the clip does come in a 4gb model for 70-80usd.
The 1GB shuffle for $50 is an awesome price. 2GB for $69 is even better. Wait, what's that? You can buy a 1GB SD card for $10? Are you seriously that thick?
First, it's an Apple product. Price is gonna naturally be a little higher (but worth it). Next, a 1GB SD card is just that. An SD card. Tack on the iPod part and, wow! It costs more!
I can't believe I have to explain this.
And no, it's perfect without a screen. It's meant for use with exercising, I mean you put the music on it in the first place so you should already know what's on your shuffle. Why do you think it's called the shuffle???
First, it's an Apple product. Price is gonna naturally be a little higher (but worth it). Next, a 1GB SD card is just that. An SD card. Tack on the iPod part and, wow! It costs more!
I can't believe I have to explain this.
And no, it's perfect without a screen. It's meant for use with exercising, I mean you put the music on it in the first place so you should already know what's on your shuffle. Why do you think it's called the shuffle???
I cannot believe all the whining up here... wait never mind yes I can. Happens every time Apple does a good thing for the people, similar to the iPhone $100 price drop. People starting crying, just get over it. It's technology, changes every damn day and we can't do anything about it.
I came really close to getting one a couple of weeks ago, and I'm sure glad I didn't. Now I have another great reason to add the Shuffle to my nano which I never use...
I came really close to getting one a couple of weeks ago, and I'm sure glad I didn't. Now I have another great reason to add the Shuffle to my nano which I never use...
It's a huge secret. First, you go to the store. Second, you ask someone who works there.
Done!
It doesn't change anything compared to being in Britain, because in both countries the price hasn't changed (yet), so there is no difference that you could get back.
My requirements for the ideal iPod Shuffle are:
- can be plugged in directly with no cable, just like the 1st gen used to;
- is as small as the 2nd gen;
- $49
- still no screen - the idea is that you can operate it without having to take it out of your pocket;
- manages multiple playlists: for example if you double-click on "next" it takes you to the next album;
- the previous requirement would then allow you to enjoy 2 GB worth of music. With the current interface it's not practical.
In the meantime I'm sticking to my first gen Shuffle.
- can be plugged in directly with no cable, just like the 1st gen used to;
- is as small as the 2nd gen;
- $49
- still no screen - the idea is that you can operate it without having to take it out of your pocket;
- manages multiple playlists: for example if you double-click on "next" it takes you to the next album;
- the previous requirement would then allow you to enjoy 2 GB worth of music. With the current interface it's not practical.
In the meantime I'm sticking to my first gen Shuffle.
Darn it. This is what I wanted at that iPod conference back in September. I had $75 in hand, just waiting for a 2 GB shuffle. Sigh. Oh well, my 2 GB nano is pretty ok I guess.
That would really mess with me, since I often do 30-40 double taps in a row to get to a song a want (And I like that method)
DrEasy said:
That would really mess with me, since I often do 30-40 double taps in a row to get to a song a want (And I like that method)
It would be bizarre but...
Could this depend on whether you have to pay sales tax or not? $49 + $2.70 tax is more than $50, so you get free shipping, but $49 without tax is less than $50, so you pay for shipping?
It would not be a black tax, it would just be a colour that is only available in the higher capacity model, the same as every colour of nano other than silver.
Thanks for your post.
It's amazing that folks complain about the MBP when this thread is about the 2GB Shuffle.
I love my 1GB Shuffle. If it broke today, I would pick up a 2GB one.
To me, the Shuffle has the biggest screen of all the iPods -- it's your computer!
So it is easy to set up your songs to play in the order you want. Or have iTunes randomly fill it. Plus you can always go to Shuffle mode with the songs you have loaded it you want to play them in a random order.
But what is really nice, is that I can load Podcasts. When in normal mode they play and when in Shuffle mode, I have it set to skip them.
While I would like the possibility of multiple playlists, I would not like this implementation.
Maybe press and hold the "next" button for three seconds, then it would go to the next playlist. And then have the Shuffle confirm via audio the playlist that you are on.
Ha Ha. I just submitted this an hour ago. I didn't notice it was already up.
Nice price change. I have a 1GB first gen shuffle than has playback errors occasionally, and I'm tempted to update to the new form factor. But after slogging through 1GB of files looking for a certain track at times, I'm ready for a Nano so I can have a screen.
Nice price change. I have a 1GB first gen shuffle than has playback errors occasionally, and I'm tempted to update to the new form factor. But after slogging through 1GB of files looking for a certain track at times, I'm ready for a Nano so I can have a screen.
me! because the new colors suck
i have a video and a touch and i've been tempted for a while to get a shuffle just for the cuteness factor, but the current colors and disappointing. the orange is great (pink would be ideal, but no such luck) but on a refurb you miss out on engraving. now that the prices are the same, i'm torn. i'm thinking the refurbs will drop soon, so i'll hold out a little longer. if they hit $39, i'll do it.
It's not hard to find digital audio players that look like a better deal on paper compared to the iPod. The iPod has always been about simplicity, ease of use, and (later on) compatibility with iTMS purchases.
This isnt too bad of a price.
It outta be competitive to the 1GB flash MP3 players that stores sell under their own labels, as well as the Phillips models and such.
Sure, those have a screen, but are much bigger. And the screens suck.
It outta be competitive to the 1GB flash MP3 players that stores sell under their own labels, as well as the Phillips models and such.
Sure, those have a screen, but are much bigger. And the screens suck.
