How does this Shuffle's audio quality compare to the previous Shuffle? How about the 4th Gen on this page?
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Using the standard Apple earphones, the Shuffle has astonishing sound quality; the best so far.
366421
Hi there. I'm not sure about the iPod shuffle. However, I would not recommend this item. I only used mine a few times before it broke. Neither Amazon or Lucky would assist me in a replacement or refund so I am very unhappy. Buyer beware.
328554
I just bought the Nano and it's way smaller than the Shuffle is. I used my nephew's IPOD and that's what made me want one, but i LOVE the Nano because of the size. Some of it wasn't intuitive for me, but my husband picked it up and had no problems with it. Once I saw how to do a couple basic things on it, I was set to go and didn't need any help at all. He thought that it would be good to have the screen and at first I didn't care, but now that I've used it, I can see why you want it. After using both, I'd have to go Creative Labs all the way.
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As far as I've been able to determine there is no shuffle feature. However, given the number of songs you can load not really an issue (at least for me-I use this on my bicycle). It does retain the memory of where you stopped. It picks up at the beginning of whatever song was last playing-so if, for example, you stop near the end of a song the next time you turn it on it starts at the beginning of that song.
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I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud... » Read More I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. « Show Less
1412842
It has Random playback order modes. Shuffle play will keep track of what has been played so you don't get repetitions.
498156
Yes, I have the same question, and will only purchase this item if there are speakers that can be used with it. I already have the CA portable digital speakers and use them with my (now full) 8GB ipod nano, doesn't look like the 2GB shuffle is compatible with these speakers.
69166
no shuffle. fat32 only as far as I can tell. manual is not useful. sketchy support for mp3 at best. Bluetooth works great though!
407402
There are severe engineering "flaws" which greatly affect the audio quality on the 6th gen classic. It has to do with the cirrus dac which is being used in the newer ipods. im not sure when or if apple has fixed or intends to fix this problem, but until something is done about it, i intend to stick with my 5.5g ipod.
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I'm interested in the Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB strictly for listening to audiobooks from Audible.com. Is this a good choice and is 2GB enough storage and does it bookmark. I am new to these devices. I'd like the lowest price until I learn more about them. Also how do you charge it? And can I use a regular headset or does it have to be earbuds which I can't use with my hearing aid.sure would appreciate any and all help on this.
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Yes, I believe there is a shuffle option as well as an option to manually choose from folders. No, it does not work particularly well. I ended up returning the two I bought because of shoddy construction and the fact that one stopped loading two days after I received them. I ended up buying the Coby mp301-4G player and it seems much more solid for only a few bucks more.
534566
I have an old school shuffle that I tried it on. It is one of the hot pink ones I think it is second generation. The on/off and volume seem to work with these just fine.
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I have 4 shuffles of the latest issue. The problem is with the X-1, as just touching the R ear bud will make the sound come in, but it will cut back out in a few seconds. Out of the water, I have not experienced the problem, but that was of short duration.
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Hi Michelle! I bought this to use when I went jogging. I found the performance to be poor. I had much better luck buying an ancient 16G and although it is bulkier, I am much happier with it. Yes, even the 16G speaks to current Apple software. I thought the size and capability of the shuffle were what I wanted, but I was disappointed. Hope this helps.
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The only difference between two differently released iPod shuffle 4th generation is the colors. While the first released versions were silver, blue, pink, green, and orange, secondly released versions consisted of silver, slate, purple, pink, yellow, green and blue models, all with matte finish unlike the shiny finish before.
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I find the audio more than satisfactory. In fact, compared to the other devices I have owned, the volume is better and the tone sounds very decent. That's my opinion, I hope it helps.
1768061
A test using iPhone headphones directly and then via the DJ cable with same song revealed no difference to me. I believe there was a degradation in sound quality sometime back associated with the program 'DJ,' but that has since been fixed via software upgrade.