The iPod shuffle (Second Generation) uses a tiny 1.07 inch tall, 0.98 inch wide, and 0.33 inch deep case — effectively the size of the previously released iPod Radio Remote — including a “clip” that makes it easy to attach the iPod shuffle (2G) to a pocket or other piece of clothing. Apple brags that it is nearly “half the size of the original… just half a cublic inch in volume, [and] weighs just half an ounce.” The second generation model lacks the integrated USB port of the first generation model, but instead has a headphone jack that provides connectivity for the headphones, music synchronization, and power (via a tiny USB dock). It uses 1 GB of flash memory, capable of supporting 240 songs, but as it lacks a display, does not support photo slideshows or video playback. Apple reports that it provides an estimated 12 hours of battery life.
This latest version of the shuffle looks radically different from the original. The ‘pack of gum’ design has been replaced with a much smaller, belt clip-style form factor, and the casing is made out of aluminium alloy.The aluminium alloy construction makes it more durable than the original shuffle’s plastic casing, which was prone to scratches and scuffing. The silver finish is also more eye-catching and classy, contrasting nicely with the white circular controls area.
Review By Reviews.Cnet
It’s true: the second-generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest-profile MP3 player we’ve laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on the market–and it sports a price tag to match: $79. The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the itty-bitty device is far from perfect. Its screenless design means you get few navigational options and no extra features. And how small is too small?
Review By Pcmag
The shuffle, available in silver only, measures just 1.1 by 1.6 by .4 inches and weighs only half an ounce. It comes with the telltale iPod white earbuds and a charge/sync cable. The cable has a standard USB 2.0 plug at one end, and the other end is a small white docking cradle with a 3.5-mm minijack sticking out of it. The minijack plugs into the shuffle’s headphone jack, which doubles as a charging and syncing port, just like the headphone jack on the MobiBlu DAH-1500i.
Review By Amazon
Apple iPod Shuffle - Using either witchcraft, fairy dust or highly gifted engineers (we’re not sure which), Apple has created a 2nd generation iPod Shuffle of an almost impossibly small size. Only slightly bigger than a U.S. quarter, this teesy-weesy device packs 1GB of storage space. Enough for up to 250 of your favorite songs! Apple also attached a clip to the back of the Shuffle, so you can wear it anywhere for skip-free music playback. Perfect for working out or just walking down the street. Unit Dimensions - 1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41 (inc. clip) Unit Weight - 0.55 oz.
Review By Goodgearguide
An interesting departure from the usual iPod design is the use of multi-functional buttons. In lieu of a Hold switch, pressing and holding on the play/pause button toggles Hold on and off. Pressing play/pause three times quickly also restarts the shuffle to the beginning of the playlist. Other controls include the slider (which can be set to shuffled or sequential playback), an on/off switch, and an indicator light on either edge for displaying things like battery status, charging and whether it’s paused or on hold. Both lights have the same function - two are included so you can see at least one from wherever you’ve clipped the shuffle to.
Review By Ecoustics
The Shuffle is packaged with the now-ubiquitous white earbuds, which we found hard and unforgiving on the ear canal. On the plus side, the Shuffle cranks out high volume. You can expect approximately 12 hours of play time, and should you need to recharge, a mini-dock is included. It connects to the Shuffle through the headphone jack to charge or sync to iTunes, since a USB port isn’t built into the player.
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