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19 Oct, 2010
iPod Shuffle (1st generation)
One of the first iPods I tried using when It was new (back in the white iPod days). It was a great device for it's simplicity, and the built in USB was a nice feature. However, I went with an Ipod Classic (video) at the time mainly because of large storage and a screen for play-lists. I just recently re-purchased a shuffle for my car, it's simple to just snap in some songs quickly from my work iTunes and pop it in my car for some quick jams. Here is the best part about the 1st gen shuffle, which is why I took it over the latest Shuffle was mainly the built in USB and the fact that a 10 dollar iPod getting stolen or misplaced is not going to hurt like losing my brand new 4th gen iPod Touch or my Classic would. The sound quality is also comparable to my iPod classic, as the new iPods have a more degrading sound quality since.
The cons is mainly the very low capacity, but for my intentions it is great for some quick music and losing it would not really matter.
My grading
Pros
-Great sound quality for an iPod, expecially with the dismal sound quality from the current iPod family.
-Age does not really matter in this case, the battery can easily be replaced and the built in USB is a no-brainer for on the go nuts like myself.
Cons
-No Clip on like the newest shuffles
-No Playlisting and voice over.
-No screen.
-If you don't like iTunes, the competition for a latest shuffle is overkill. Just look at Sandisk's players. If you want the latest new shuffle just for the design, do yourself a favor and get something with A LOT more features and night and day sound quality. Getting iPods is mainly for the established iTunes library.