Comments on: Why an iPod Shuffle?

By: Hans

Hans — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:12:41 +0000

I agree with Dan Ashley. The shuffle is just a very simple music player that is small and unobtrusive. When running or doing other physical activities, you don’t want to be playing around with controls, options, or play lists. You just want the music to play. And, because of the small size, you aren’t worried about it breaking if you drop it. Other than for exercise, I don’t use the shuffle.

By: Dan Ashley

Dan Ashley — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:30:22 +0000

If you are engaging in vigorous athletic activity, like running a marathon, playing basketball, digging in your garden, etc. you will prefer a smaller device with less bounce. You will prefer the shuffle.

The shuffle, thus, is not your main player. It is a player for special purposes, an addition to your existing player, not a substitute for it.

Sort of like having a bicycle. It is not a substitute for your car. Most bike owners have both.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:23:22 +0000

I’m not sure where you are shopping for the Nano but it’s $70 more than the Shuffle…unless you are counting the $20 for the adapter as part of the cost…because the way I read your article it seemed that you were saying the Nano was $50 more than the Shuffle and has the extra benefits making it worth the price

sorry but I was confused by your wording

By: FlyCasual

FlyCasual — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:54:37 +0000

I own several iPods (as most Apple fans do) and the shuffle is consistently my “go to”. (I have the green square clip version, not the smaller stick of gum version.) The size, portability, weight, and no fear of losing/scratching/having it stolen are the main reasons I listen to more music on the shuffle than I do my iPhone. Add an amazing battery life and it’s absolutely worth the price.

Would I use the shuffle as a hub for my home entertainment system? No. But that’s not what it’s designed for.