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The iPod Shuffle
The Apple Computers,
Inc. iPod Shuffle is the latest product in the line of audio
equipment, and is manufactured by same company that invented
the Macintosh computers. The Shuffle comes equipped with two
storage capacities, a capacity of 512 Megabytes or a capacity
of 1 Gigabyte USB Flash drive. The music player can hold approximately
120-240 songs in a 128 Kbps ACC format. The iPod Shuffle can
also play MP3 and WAV files.
The size of this device is truly remarkable as Apple Computers
reports that it is no bigger than a pack of gum and weighs
only 0.78 ounces. It is measured to be 8.5 centimeters long,
and 0.85 centimeters thick. The iPod Shuffle is great for
people who exercise as it has a white lanyard rope attached
to it in which it can be used to hang the iPod from the neck.
 Your
favorite songs can be downloaded from a computer using a USB
port on the device when the rope is removed. The USB port
has a dual function of providing power to the device and being
used to transfer songs.
The iPod shuffle can also be used to store regular data as
well just like a regular portable USB port. It can also run
on battery power, providing 10-12 hours of continuous play.
The music player has a superb sound quality that ranges from
20 to 20,000 Hz and comes with headphones included. However,
unlike the other players in this category, the iPod Shuffle
has no display screen, which sets it apart from the others.
In the front is included the normal play button in the center
along with a pause function. The front also has the Forward,
Previous, Volume Up and Volume Down buttons as well. On the
back of the iPod Shuffle is a switch that can be slid across
to the Shuffle, Repeat and Off positions. Also on back and
below this switch is the button to indicate how much battery
power is left. When pressed a light will glow red when the
battery power is low and will soon need changing, green for
a full battery, and yellow for medium amount of battery power
left.
The iPod Shuffle actually gets its name from the Shuffle feature.
Since there is no display screen for the music player, music
has to be listened to by pressing the forward or previous
button, or if the person wishes, they can shuffle their tunes
and listen to whatever happens to be playing. The iPod Shuffle
is well suited to someone who does not need a display screen
on a device for them to know what music they are listening
to. Or if you prefer, you can play your songs in sequential
order and skip the shuffle.
The iPod is indeed a great music player especially with its
impressive size that can hold over a hundred songs. The ease
and simplicity of its design makes it easy for just about
anyone to learn how to use it. The iPod Shuffle retails in
the United States for $99 for 512 MB and $129 for the 1 GB
models.
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