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www.whathifi.com‘s review Edit

The iPod Shuffle is back to its best, sounding and looking as good as ever.
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PC World‘s review Edit

With the redesign of the fourth-generation iPod shuffle, Apple has brought back a classic design that works well with any set of headphones. At $49 for 2GB of storage, it’s not only the perfect entry-level iPod, it’s also a solid second device for iPhone users who want to keep it simple while exercising. While the shuffle’s reduced size makes it a bit harder to clip on clothing than the second-generation model, it’s hard to quibble about small details without focusing on the big one: Apple has backed off its misguided design of a buttonless iPod shuffle and returned to the right path. Throw in the VoiceOver features and the longer battery life, and it’s easy to say that this is the best iPod shuffle Apple has ever made.
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Sep 09, 2010
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PC Advisor‘s review Edit

Apple's fourth-generation iPod Shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation Shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner.
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Oct 21, 2010
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computershopper‘s review Edit

Those looking for a super-portable, super-cheap media player simply for playing audio files on the go should give the iPod Shuffle consideration. It's tiny, it offers some great features, and it sports an attractive design and price. It lacks many of the controls and features of its bigger siblings, the iPod Touch and Nano, however, and its 2GB of memory will fill up fast, so make sure you know the Shuffle's limitations before purchasing, and be sure you aren't averse to swapping music on and off often. And be sure to check your pockets before doing the laundry.
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Oct, 2010
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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit

The iPod shuffle is a simple and easy to use MP3 player that will require you to have some grasp of iTunes to get the most out of it, but if you've got that you'll love it. For runners, the ability to create playlists based on the Genius mixes is a great addition as is the ability to access individual playlists. At 12.5 grams it's incredibly light, comes in a range of "pretty" colours and won't get in the way of your running kit. That combined with a battery life of around 15 hours means you'll only be looking to charge this every so often rather than at the end of every day. But beyond running, your phone will probably offer a better experience.
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Oct 01, 2010
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

The fourth generation iPod shuffle goes a long way to redeeming the failings of its predecessor. Physical controls make a welcome return, without making the device notably less portable or stylish. As ever, though, cheaper, more capable alternatives are available.
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Sep 20, 2010
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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit

With information served by the VoiceOver button and navigation slaved to the control wheel, the new shuffle is more instinctive than its predecessor and more versatile than the second-gen release. Apple has taken the best features from two, radically-different models and combined them in the best iPod shuffle to date. However, we had to dock it a star for the insane, ridiculous dropping of the 4GB version and the expensive price tag.
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Sep 17, 2010
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MacNN‘s review Edit

As an entry-level device, the Shuffle is not the most interesting or capable product in the iPod lineup. At $49, its feature list even pales in comparison to a variety of MP3 players offered by other companies. Nevertheless, the latest design is a clear improvement over the previous three generations. It serves as a great secondary iPod for situations when a Touch or Classic would be cumbersome. The Shuffle also represents the cheapest way to jump into the iTunes ecosystem.
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Sep 13, 2010
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PC Pro‘s review Edit

A polished refinement of a successful design, albeit with a few niggles
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Sep 10, 2010
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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit

While we wish the iPod Shuffle ($49 for 2GB) still had inline headphone controls and were offered with 4GB of storage, we think Apple's redesign of this pint-size, music-only player is pretty smart. Thanks to physical buttons, it's easier to use than the last generation, but it still offers Voice Over, which lets users switch playlists easily. For people who don't mind that they can't choose a particular song (especially gym-goers, who wouldn't want to look at their iPods while working out anyway), the shuffle is well-designed, easy to use, and in a word, a steal.
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Sep 10, 2010
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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit

Though the Shuffle's design may be a nod to the past, its features keep pushing forward. Everything that was good about the third-generation model (VoiceOver, playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts) has been retained for this version, along with support for Genius Mixes, expanded language support, and a longer 15-hour battery life. Keep in mind that though the Shuffle's features are impressive for its size, its capabilities are far from groundbreaking in the world of portable audio as a whole. There's no FM radio, no voice recording, and--obviously--no photo or video playback. Audio formats supported include biggies like MP3, AAC, Audible, WAV, AIF, and Apple Lossless, but still no love for WMA or FLAC.
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Sep 08, 2010
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PC Magazine‘s review Edit

It's hard to get excited about an iPod with no screen, but Apple's inclusion of on-player controls makes the affordable shuffle easier to navigate—and a better value.
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Sep 07, 2010
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