Apple sent in a review unit of the new iPod Shuffle 3G. Though obviously lacking the usual control buttons, I'm still a bit amused at how small this iPod is (compared to the older generation Shuffles). In the box: earphones with controls, short USB and iPod Shuffle. It's time to say goodbye to Apple's dedicated music players as they have decided to discontinue the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano. Looking at Apple's website, the said devices are no longer present and is just offering the iOS-powered iPod touch. When the new 4G iPod Nano was revealed, it didn't made a positive impression on me. Just like the iPhone 3G, the 4G iPod Nano has an accelerometer that allows for cool new games that will use some "titling & shaking". With the built-in accelerometer, you can shake the iPod Nano to switch to the next music in your playlist. When plugged with a microphone, the 4G iPod Nano can record audio/voice. Read more in our articles including "iPod Shuffle 3G: Unboxing Photos" and "Apple discontinues iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano".
Apple sent in a review unit of the new iPod Shuffle 3G. Though obviously lacking the usual control buttons, I'm still a bit amused at how small this iPod is (compared to the older generation Shuffles). In the box: earphones with controls, short USB and iPod Shuffle.
It's time to say goodbye to Apple's dedicated music players as they have decided to discontinue the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano. Looking at Apple's website, the said devices are no longer present and is just offering the iOS-powered iPod touch. When the new 4G iPod Nano was revealed, it didn't made a positive impression on me.
Our coverage of ipod shuffle 3g includes: "iPod Shuffle 3G: Unboxing Photos"; "Apple discontinues iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano"; "iPod Nano 4th gen Review". Each article provides unique insights and information.