are accesories necessary I saw on a tv sale show this 4th generation ipod shuffle for $99, but it came with 2 earphone sets, splitter, car adapter, retractable audio cable and power adapter. i only need and want a lightweight item that i can download itunes from my desktop computer(dell-window vista) intel pentium to have a few song to listen to when the rest of the family is watching tv. do i need these extra things and is the price too high? HELP IM NEW @ THIS...TKS are accesories necessary I saw on a tv sale show this 4th generation ipod shuffle for $99, but it came with 2 earphone sets, splitter, car adapter, retractable audio cable and power adapter. i only... » Read More are accesories necessary I saw on a tv sale show this 4th generation ipod shuffle for $99, but it came with 2 earphone sets, splitter, car adapter, retractable audio cable and power adapter. i only need and want a lightweight item that i can download itunes from my desktop computer(dell-window vista) intel pentium to have a few song to listen to when the rest of the family is watching tv. do i need these extra things and is the price too high? HELP IM NEW @ THIS...TKS « Show Less
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Anne Graham,If you are talking about the First, Second, or Fourth Generation iPod Shuffle then you do not need to use the headset provided by Apple. If you are talking about the Third Generation iPod Shuffle then you need to use the headset provided by Apple, or purchase a Belkin Headphone Adapter to go with your own personal headset.Belkin Headphone Adapter with Remote for Apple iPod ShuffleGodspeed!~SWWPD
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That's a lot of junk for no reason. The 4th generation charges from your USB serial port. You just need a basic 2 Gb model for $45.
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Is it necessary to use the headset that comes with the shuffle or can any headset be used. I really don't like what comes with the shuffle.
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If you can download the podcast, then yes. The shuffle is old school, meaning you need a source for the music and then you put it on the shuffle.
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You won't be sorry if you choose the Sansa Fuze MP3 player. I have two of them now, the 4 gig and the small 2 gig Sansa Clip. I previously bought iPods for my grown children as gifts and am very familair with their functions, but the Fuze goes way beyond them and the price is well less than half of that of a comparable iPod. Read my review of the Fuze above. I think the audio and video quality is as good as you can expect, but mainly depends on the quality of the digital input from whatever device you take them from. The one thing iPods have over the Sansa products, as well as most other MP3 players, is the abundance of peripheral devices to use with the iPod. You can find all sorts of things that accept the iPod, but usually have to find devices for the Sansa here on Amazon or other on line sites. They exist, you just have to look harder for them. My advice....don't hesitate...get the Sansa Fuze and look here on Amazon for other devices to use with them if you feel the need. I did, and don't regret my choice at all.
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Hi!if you don't mind me asking, since I already have a wireless network in my house and the airport express can be use to stream my itunes music, all I would need to buy are the AE, and the cables to connect it to my speakers (and use my iphone 4 as a control remote).am I right?thanks!
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i just baught a generation 1 itouch ipod are there any down falls of this purchase i should know of? I mean ive always wanted one and my old MP3 player died so i had no choice? It seems like a great idea it holds way more songs does a crapload more stuff and its a touch screen.
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If you think you feel bad? Try being an owner of a 80gb iPod and then having it stolen from your vehicle. Hey! S..T happens, and you have to learn to take the good with the bad. I was taken for $350.00, but I didn't go out and buy a new iPod right away. My patience paid off, now I can go get another 80gb with new added features and for a cheaper price.
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If it doesn't have the "lightning" connector, you will need an adapter. Apple stores sell them for right around $20.
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Jeremy, I would highly recommend getting a case and screen protector. The back of the iPod Touch is highly prone to scratches which make the device very unattractive and ultimately reduce its resale value as well. The screen is very scratch resistance, but it's still a good idea to cover it with a screen protector. Ideally, both should be on hand when he's ready to open the box. I would also recommend getting better earphones. The stock Apple earphones are pretty mediocre. Even the $10 Sony earphones I bought from WalMart give better performance than the stock Apple earphones. The dimensions of iPod Touch do differ from generation to generation. The 4th differs from previous gens, so cases meant for them won't work with it. All 4th gen. iPod Touches have the same dimensions, so a case meant for 8 GB unit will fit the 32 and 64 GB units as well.
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Ipods and iphones use a 1/8 inch jack. Some headphones are terminated in a 1/8 inch jack, and some are terminated in a 1/4 inch jack. The HD600 I had was an older version that had an 1/8" jack, and for that you don't need an adapter. If you have a 1/4" jack, then you can get a 1/4 to 1/8 inch adapter, which are commonly available on amazon or radioshack or anywhere. The other issues is that an iphone or ipod really doesn't have the necessary power to drive the HD600. I would suggest taking a look at the HD598 instead. But, if you're dead set on the HD600, then you can get one, just be mindful that you may need to get a headphone amp for it, and that out of an iphone it may not be the best value for dollar headphone you can get. The HD600 is really made for professional and stationary desktop systems, with a high-quality source and a headphone amp of some sort, or at least an integrated receiver. That's where it really shines. On the other hand, it's one of a handful of headphones under $1k that I would whole-handedly recommend. The headphone hobby has really gone to the dogs, and there are lots of overpriced, under-performing headphones out there on the market. But, the HD600 is not one of them, and it's one of the best value for dollar deals out there - the others being the Koss ESP950 and Stax SR-207, if you're building a stationary, desktop-based system, and Sennheiser HD598 and Momentum if you're building a portable-based system. On that note - if isolation is important, the Sennheiser Momentum is worth a good look. While not as good as the HD600 in terms of absolute fidelity, it's a quality closed headphone and is easy to drive by just about anything.
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A special adopter is needed, I just bought one today at Radio Shack it was $8, and it was very exciting, I dont know why I waited so long to buy it, but now it works beautifully with any Apple product and with my pc laptop.
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I just checked bestbuy.com and they have the Shuffle for $75.99 and it's supposed to ship within one day. Costs a little more but you'd get it faster.
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It's made for every device before the iPhone 5 so yes you will need to get an adapter but they are fairly inexpensive! Great sound and overall a great purchase you'll love it!
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It's just a case for the ipod shuffle. You have to already have the shuffle.
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I buy electronics used all the time. If they are unacceptable, then you just call Amazon. I bought an iPod Suffle used and it's fine. Back when I sold my old IPod, it was perfectly fine, but they had just came out with the video iPods and I got one as a graduation gift. Really no need for two regular iPods, so I sold my old one because the video one was cooler. I got the iPod Shuffle because it's lighter and easier to clip to my shirt when I exercise. My advise? Be VERY aware of exactly what the description says. If it says it's scratched, but works well, then you don't get to be ticked off when it's scratched when it arrives. They TOLD you it was scratched. Also, pay close attention to the seller's rating. Do not buy from anyone who has less than a 94% customer rating. If you do, then look to see why people gave them a low rating. Often, it's just that the item took too long to ship, which in the scheme of things isn't a big deal when saving a ton of money. Just make sure it doesn't say "Item broken, tried to return it but the guy wouldn't respond" kind of comments. You are protected to a certain extent under Amazon.com when you buy from individual sellers.
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Ipod Shuffles must be used in conjunction with the iTunes program but moving your music files over to the iTunes program should be pretty quick and easy. If you have any trouble there are guides online that explain the process well. --Underwater Audio Customer Service
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The only beneficial accessory you require is duct tape or black electrician's tape as the slender plastic tubing between the ear buds and the battery unit are f-r-a-g-i-l-e. Two sets in the last 6 months have broken as I take them off, this with my softest touch as I know the risks. I buy them because they are effective hearing aids, but they are not as durable as the price supposes. For what TV EARS charges, they should be reinforced with fiberglass! come wrapped in tape! Which is what I do from the beginning now in order to get my money's worth.
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You can download directly to this model bypassing the need for a computer. Ultimately though the apple tv will want to transfer your purchases back to your computer so it can maintain your itunes library. It will do what you want as you describe it.