Apple Releases Smaller 4GB iPod Shuffle in Black and Silver

diamond.g said:
Yeah, that is a bunch of crap. Has any other site verified this claim yet?
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I don't think it's been confirmed that the shuffle requires headphones with a DRM chip in them. All we know is that in the bundled headphone remote there is a tiny chip. It may be used for signalling, not authentication, no-one knows at this point and Apple is keeping quiet.
 
diamond.g said:
Yeah, that is a bunch of crap. Has any other site verified this claim yet?
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It was reported by ilounge:

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-ipod-shuffle-third-generation/P6

"There is, however, something that many users will care about: the new shuffle doesn’t fully work with any headphones except Apple’s. Because of what Apple has done here—something sneaky and arguably terrible for consumers, especially if it continues with other iPod and iPhone products in 2009—if you plug your old third-party headphones of any sort into the new shuffle, you’ll find that you can’t do anything with the device other than have it continuously play music, without volume controls or interruption, unless of course of you turn it off. Surprise: the only third-party headphones that will work are ones that haven’t even entered manufacturing yet, because they’ll need to contain yet another new Apple authentication chip, which will add to their price. Your only alternatives will be third-party remote control adapters—also not yet available, as Apple’s not even making one—and using Apple’s earphones. The prices for the third-party adapters will be no less than $19, and quite possibly more like $29; compatible headphones announced thus far start at $49. "
 
Whilst I don't think this matters for most of the target market, it is screwing over the consumer nonetheless, something which Apple has always refrained from doing.

I still want one.

@Apple: stop it with your stupid BS proprietary connectors.
 
nick9191 said:
it is screwing over the consumer nonetheless, something which Apple has always refrained from doing.
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Really? Only in industry's where they are not the market leader as it would be a disadvantage. The digital music market where they hold the strongest hand is something very different.
 
a cat *miaow* said:
Really? Only in industry's where they are not the market leader as it would be a disadvantage. The digital music market where they hold the strongest hand is something very different.
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If they implement this in whole iPod/iPhone range it could verge on the anti-competitive mark, hell ipod headphones do generally pretty much suck, the in ear ones are OK, but not as good IMHO as many others, like some sennheisers, which are sometimes cheaper.

I do think that this new shuffle is a complete POS, the older ones are pretty attractive and useable and good value, these are little pointless bricks :confused:

They just might be wanting to milk the whole quite healthy iPod accessory after market even more by ripping customers off who want a decent set of cans!!!
 
Goona said:
Why should we care what you think, do you speak for everyone, so because you think it's lousy, it means everyone else out there thinks its lousy, your opinion does not equate to everyone else.
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Correct - but if you bothered to read my posts you would see that I CLEARLY pointed out MANY here and elsewhere - as well as Wall Street and several technical analysts think the same as well. Again - I have the right so say what I want within reason on this forum. You can disagree with my opinion but you do not need to be rude and disrespectful. I don't care if you agree or not - but you can defend your position as that is what I have done. I have explained why I feel the way I do in every respect. Don't like it - don't read it. I am done defending my self against a bunch people who show ZERO respect or even the slightest desire to read posts before they respond.

D
 
Apple's decision to require that special authentication chip for third-party headphones is going to run the ire of Shure, Etymotic Research, Logitech's Ultimate Ears division, Sennheiser, Sony, Denon, Audio Technica or any other company that has produced a line of over-ear and in-ear headphones designed for iPods and other portable music players.

Mind you, this may be a unique situation with the 3G shuffle; Apple wouldn't DARE try this stunt with the next generation of the iPod nano and the possible solid-state memory iPod classic successor because that could run the potential for a government lawsuit, since such a move would be in violation of the Clayton Antitrust Act.
 
Anyone think there's a possiblity of a smaller and possibly cheaper harddrive version of this new shuffle?

i really don't need 4gb to listen to music at the gym!
 
porkchop07 said:
Anyone think there's a possiblity of a smaller and possibly cheaper harddrive version of this new shuffle?

i really don't need 4gb to listen to music at the gym!
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I dont think they make hard drives that small... although I wouldnt rule out a cheaper 2GB flash version...
 
Just got my gen 2 Shuffle today... this new one is utter junk. The controls work great on the 2nd gen... 2GB is PLENTY for the gym, and I don't have to worry about headphones, easy to find replacements.
 
neteng101 said:
Just got my gen 2 Shuffle today... this new one is utter junk. The controls work great on the 2nd gen... 2GB is PLENTY for the gym, and I don't have to worry about headphones, easy to find replacements.
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Really do you have one? Have you used it for an extended period of time?
 
Eric S. said:
But for how long?
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For the time being Apple's website gives a link to the previous gen Shuffle in the store when you click on the new one.

Nobody but Apple knows exactly how long, but I'm guessing it will take between 3-6 months to completely wipe out their supply. When I was at the Apple store right before the new gen they had a completely full stock of 2nd gens.
 
scenario: mountain biking, rugged terrain, wanting to change the song, tugging on the controls, tugging on the ear, ear piece falling out, look down to find ear piece, look back up, tree, death.

love it.
 
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