Comments on: Apple iPod shuffle (2nd gen) http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:50:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Lucy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-124358 Lucy Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:24:16 +0000 #comment-124358 I have the iPod shuffle 2nd generation and is perfectly fine! I have had it a while and it has never gone wrong once! Hope this is helpful! I have the iPod shuffle 2nd generation and is perfectly fine! I have had it a while and it has never gone wrong once! Hope this is helpful!

]]> By: Roni_C. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-64548 Roni_C. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:13:42 +0000 #comment-64548 I keep my shuffle in my gym bag. I haven't used it in a while, so the battery has run out. I am trying to charge it from my computer but the orange light keeps blinking and it's been charging overnight. Does anyone know if that usual or if something is wrong? Thanks for your help! I keep my shuffle in my gym bag. I haven’t used it in a while, so the battery has run out. I am trying to charge it from my computer but the orange light keeps blinking and it’s been charging overnight. Does anyone know if that usual or if something is wrong? Thanks for your help!

]]> By: Leanne http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-56569 Leanne Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:49:49 +0000 #comment-56569 I would like my Shuffle (2G) to turn off after playing through the play list as I listen to it while going to sleep. Is there anyway to do this? Thanks! -Trouble getting to sleep. I would like my Shuffle (2G) to turn off after playing through the play list as I listen to it while going to sleep. Is there anyway to do this?

Thanks!
-Trouble getting to sleep.

]]> By: Do you care about HD radio for your iPhone? — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-48292 Do you care about HD radio for your iPhone? — The Gadgeteer Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:57:18 +0000 #comment-48292 [...] Gigaware hopes you do as they have released an in-line controller that provides HD Radio for your iPhone or iPod touch. It attaches to the dock connector to allow you to receive HD radio signals that offer CD-quality sound. Song information, such as title and artist, appears on your iPod’s display, iTunes Tagging saves artist and song information to your iPod for purchase via Apple’s iTunes and it also provides Play, Stop, Pause, Forward, Backward and Scan controls. All this can be yours for $79.99. Hey, is it just me, or does the controller look like a 2nd gen iPod Shuffle? [...] [...] Gigaware hopes you do as they have released an in-line controller that provides HD Radio for your iPhone or iPod touch. It attaches to the dock connector to allow you to receive HD radio signals that offer CD-quality sound. Song information, such as title and artist, appears on your iPod’s display, iTunes Tagging saves artist and song information to your iPod for purchase via Apple’s iTunes and it also provides Play, Stop, Pause, Forward, Backward and Scan controls. All this can be yours for $79.99. Hey, is it just me, or does the controller look like a 2nd gen iPod Shuffle? [...]

]]> By: ANGie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-38352 ANGie Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:39:59 +0000 #comment-38352 im brobably gettin 1 2morow ! ;) ;-) :-) :) :p ;p :-p ;-p im brobably gettin 1 2morow ! ;) ;-) :-) :) :p ;p :-p ;-p

]]> By: ANGie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-38203 ANGie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:02:16 +0000 #comment-38203 I might buy one ! :-) I might buy one ! :-)

]]> By: Bob http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-36352 Bob Thu, 28 May 2009 16:20:38 +0000 #comment-36352 I am totally in another world when it comes to iPods, etc. I am thinking of buying a 2nd gen Shuffle to connect to my motorcycle. I know that you can insert a regular memory stick into it, but can you use the Shuffle to do the same thing? Or, must I buy a Nano? I am totally in another world when it comes to iPods, etc. I am thinking of buying a 2nd gen Shuffle to connect to my motorcycle. I know that you can insert a regular memory stick into it, but can you use the Shuffle to do the same thing? Or, must I buy a Nano?

]]> By: Angie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-36319 Angie Thu, 28 May 2009 07:41:59 +0000 #comment-36319 I want to buy an ipod shuffle because the other ipods cost to much! I already have an MP3 player but want an ipod because it can use itunes! Can you use itunes for mp3's or just ipod's? Is it annoying when you try to find a specific song and you have to go through heaps of songs or is it in alphabetical order? Thanks :-) I want to buy an ipod shuffle because the other ipods cost to much!

I already have an MP3 player but want an ipod because it can use itunes!

Can you use itunes for mp3′s or just ipod’s?

Is it annoying when you try to find a specific song and you have to go through heaps of songs or is it in alphabetical order?

Thanks :-)

]]> By: SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-36138 SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player Review — The Gadgeteer Tue, 26 May 2009 06:30:19 +0000 #comment-36138 [...] have been using my second generation iPod Shuffle for years now. I primarily use it running and during tasks that would put my Touch in harms way. My [...] [...] have been using my second generation iPod Shuffle for years now. I primarily use it running and during tasks that would put my Touch in harms way. My [...]

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-36084 Julie Mon, 25 May 2009 14:09:32 +0000 #comment-36084 @Donnie D When you plug in the shuffle, does the LED next to the power switch glow to show that it's charging? @Donnie D When you plug in the shuffle, does the LED next to the power switch glow to show that it’s charging?

]]> By: Donnie D http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-36047 Donnie D Mon, 25 May 2009 07:31:32 +0000 #comment-36047 Hey Whats up. A friend gave me his Shuffle after getting a new Nano but lost everything that came with it. i bought the ipod shuffle USB cable for it and i already had iTunes on my comp but its not reading it for some reason. i dont know if the shuffles jack is messed up or what but i dont understand why its not reading it. is it because i need the Dock or somethings rong with the suffle its self? please get back to me on this. i would Love to be able to finally have my own ipod to injoy. Thanks Donnie D ; ) Hey Whats up. A friend gave me his Shuffle after getting a new Nano but lost everything that came with it. i bought the ipod shuffle USB cable for it and i already had iTunes on my comp but its not reading it for some reason. i dont know if the shuffles jack is messed up or what but i dont understand why its not reading it. is it because i need the Dock or somethings rong with the suffle its self? please get back to me on this. i would Love to be able to finally have my own ipod to injoy.
Thanks Donnie D ; )

]]> By: Lod http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-35859 Lod Fri, 22 May 2009 08:11:02 +0000 #comment-35859 I forgot to mention on Normal mode, you have to press the PLAY button 3x also to go back to the first song of the list, without the need to skip through the rest of your songs. :D I forgot to mention on Normal mode, you have to press the PLAY button 3x also to go back to the first song of the list, without the need to skip through the rest of your songs. :D

]]> By: Lod http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-35858 Lod Fri, 22 May 2009 08:06:11 +0000 #comment-35858 If you are in "shuffle" mode, pressing the PLAY button 3x (like doing a triple click on a mouse) will shuffle the songs and play the first song of the shuffled playlist. If you are in "Normal" mode, pressing the PLAY button will send you back to the first song of your playlist (and this should answer your question :D ) If you are in “shuffle” mode, pressing the PLAY button 3x (like doing a triple click on a mouse) will shuffle the songs and play the first song of the shuffled playlist. If you are in “Normal” mode, pressing the PLAY button will send you back to the first song of your playlist (and this should answer your question :D )

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-33014 Julie Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:11:05 +0000 #comment-33014 @anna That's a very good question. I don't think there is a way to get back to the first song in a playlist without skipping all the songs till you get back to it. Depending on how many songs that you have in each list, that could take a long time. @anna That’s a very good question. I don’t think there is a way to get back to the first song in a playlist without skipping all the songs till you get back to it. Depending on how many songs that you have in each list, that could take a long time.

]]> By: anna http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-32993 anna Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:41:41 +0000 #comment-32993 how can you return it to the being of the first song? please right back right now how can you return it to the being of the first song?
please right back right now

]]> By: caine http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-30352 caine Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:21:35 +0000 #comment-30352 This iPod is beast. Its been through the wash. In a pond. Run over by trucks. Smashed by hammers and all other forms of torture. Its perfect if you have a job where small stuff tends to get broken. Its because theres nothing to break on it. theres 5 buttons and 2 switches the rest is basicly just aluminum. Ive had it for two years and with the above treatment. Good music player here. Never ever gonna get one that has a screen. Pce This iPod is beast. Its been through the wash. In a pond. Run over by trucks. Smashed by hammers and all other forms of torture. Its perfect if you have a job where small stuff tends to get broken. Its because theres nothing to break on it. theres 5 buttons and 2 switches the rest is basicly just aluminum. Ive had it for two years and with the above treatment. Good music player here. Never ever gonna get one that has a screen. Pce

]]> By: Steinola http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23320 Steinola Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:53:17 +0000 #comment-23320 After reading many reviews, I bought a 2Gen Shuffle for my wife for Christmas. I put the new Shuffle through it's paces in the store, and was completely satisfied with the sound quality and the interface. I think the Shuffle will be perfect for her since she'll use it mainly when she's working out or hiking. I still have my 3Gen standard iPod for carrying around the bulk of our music library when we need it. The unit felt a little cheaper than the 1Gen Shuffle. Maybe it was the somewhat enimic spring on the clip (though in my testing, it's strength was sufficient to keep the player on my clothes thanks to the well-designed teeth), or maybe the small and cheesy switches they used on the top, or perhaps just the light weight... but it just didn't <em>feel</em> like an Apple product, in all honesty. But it definitely grew on me just what little I held it and used it in the store. I'm mildly disappointed that they didn't put a standard dock connector on the thing, though. With all the third-party products that now use dock connectors, including the high-end integration unit I have in my car, it seems like a pretty important piece of the puzzle. If my wife ever takes my car to workout, it would've been nice if she were able to plug her Shuffle in, just like I do my full-sized iPod. I'm hoping that somewhere down the line, there will be an adapter with a dock connector on one end, and the Shuffle's hybrid mini headphone jack on the other. And, quite frankly, I'm a bit surprised there isn't already one out. I'm also a little scared that, with Apple releasing yet <em>another</em> connector, third party manufacturers are going to start thinking iPods are too hard to support... and we'll see fewer and fewer cool iPod-specific accessories. But, for the advantages of it's size (not to mention it's price point), I think it's a great little unit. The only bad part about the whole purchase is it's sitting wrapped up under the tree so I haven't been able to really play with it. :rolleyes: Thank you to everyone that posted reviews. It definitely made the decision easier... and more informed. After reading many reviews, I bought a 2Gen Shuffle for my wife for Christmas.

I put the new Shuffle through it’s paces in the store, and was completely satisfied with the sound quality and the interface. I think the Shuffle will be perfect for her since she’ll use it mainly when she’s working out or hiking. I still have my 3Gen standard iPod for carrying around the bulk of our music library when we need it.

The unit felt a little cheaper than the 1Gen Shuffle. Maybe it was the somewhat enimic spring on the clip (though in my testing, it’s strength was sufficient to keep the player on my clothes thanks to the well-designed teeth), or maybe the small and cheesy switches they used on the top, or perhaps just the light weight… but it just didn’t feel like an Apple product, in all honesty. But it definitely grew on me just what little I held it and used it in the store.

I’m mildly disappointed that they didn’t put a standard dock connector on the thing, though. With all the third-party products that now use dock connectors, including the high-end integration unit I have in my car, it seems like a pretty important piece of the puzzle. If my wife ever takes my car to workout, it would’ve been nice if she were able to plug her Shuffle in, just like I do my full-sized iPod. I’m hoping that somewhere down the line, there will be an adapter with a dock connector on one end, and the Shuffle’s hybrid mini headphone jack on the other. And, quite frankly, I’m a bit surprised there isn’t already one out.
I’m also a little scared that, with Apple releasing yet another connector, third party manufacturers are going to start thinking iPods are too hard to support… and we’ll see fewer and fewer cool iPod-specific accessories.

But, for the advantages of it’s size (not to mention it’s price point), I think it’s a great little unit.

The only bad part about the whole purchase is it’s sitting wrapped up under the tree so I haven’t been able to really play with it. :rolleyes:

Thank you to everyone that posted reviews. It definitely made the decision easier… and more informed.

]]> By: onestar http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23319 onestar Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:27:56 +0000 #comment-23319 Whilst websurfing this morning, I came across this link: <a href="" />iPod ShuffleBud</a> It's a $6 (US) adapter that lets you plug your new shuffle straight into the USB port. Looks like it'd be a nice solution for your travel needs. :) Whilst websurfing this morning, I came across this link:

iPod ShuffleBud

It’s a $6 (US) adapter that lets you plug your new shuffle straight into the USB port.

Looks like it’d be a nice solution for your travel needs. :)

]]> By: isobutane http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23318 isobutane Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:58:31 +0000 #comment-23318 OK, so I went out today and bought one, and loaded it with Audible books. Since I have the device set to play the books in order, I don't need a display, so it's perfect. Only one boggle...the Shuffle charges fine through a PC's USB port, but it will not charge if plugged into my various USB AC adapters (or Boxwave battery-powered emergency charger), a problem I never had with my Nano. Anyone experiencing this? I plug it into the USB AC adapter, the light blinks orange three times and then goes out. I updated the firmware, no difference. Thanks! Mark OK, so I went out today and bought one, and loaded it with Audible books. Since I have the device set to play the books in order, I don’t need a display, so it’s perfect. Only one boggle…the Shuffle charges fine through a PC’s USB port, but it will not charge if plugged into my various USB AC adapters (or Boxwave battery-powered emergency charger), a problem I never had with my Nano. Anyone experiencing this? I plug it into the USB AC adapter, the light blinks orange three times and then goes out. I updated the firmware, no difference.

Thanks!

Mark

]]> By: wirelessandy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23317 wirelessandy Sat, 02 Dec 2006 19:21:11 +0000 #comment-23317 Super! Thanks for that. Nothing left to do but to try it out for myself! Super! Thanks for that.

Nothing left to do but to try it out for myself!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23316 Julie Sat, 02 Dec 2006 15:34:50 +0000 #comment-23316 I compared 4 different songs, all saved at 128k AAC and heard no difference between the original and current shuffle. Both sound great to me :) I compared 4 different songs, all saved at 128k AAC and heard no difference between the original and current shuffle. Both sound great to me :)

]]> By: wirelessandy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23315 wirelessandy Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:52:35 +0000 #comment-23315 <blockquote><cite>Julie wrote: </cite><br /> WirelessAndy: I've plugged my 1st gen shuffle into a USB port to charge up. It's totally dead. I'll compare the sound quality tomorrow for you. :)</blockquote> Can't wait to "hear" the results (well, not literally)!

Julie wrote:

WirelessAndy:
I’ve plugged my 1st gen shuffle into a USB port to charge up. It’s totally dead. I’ll compare the sound quality tomorrow for you. :)

Can’t wait to “hear” the results (well, not literally)!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23314 Julie Sat, 02 Dec 2006 04:09:02 +0000 #comment-23314 Forrester: Yikes. Your method is too involved for me ;) Hehehe. WirelessAndy: I've plugged my 1st gen shuffle into a USB port to charge up. It's totally dead. I'll compare the sound quality tomorrow for you. :) Forrester:
Yikes. Your method is too involved for me ;) Hehehe.

WirelessAndy:
I’ve plugged my 1st gen shuffle into a USB port to charge up. It’s totally dead. I’ll compare the sound quality tomorrow for you. :)

]]> By: isobutane http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23313 isobutane Sat, 02 Dec 2006 01:54:59 +0000 #comment-23313 Great review!!! I have a 3rd gen iPod 30 GB (dead battery) and a 1st gen Nano 4 GB, but I still like the idea of this Shuffle for working outside, taking hikes, bringing traveling...how many iPods does a person need, anyway! I still have a Rio Carbon sitting around!!!! Mark Great review!!! I have a 3rd gen iPod 30 GB (dead battery) and a 1st gen Nano 4 GB, but I still like the idea of this Shuffle for working outside, taking hikes, bringing traveling…how many iPods does a person need, anyway! I still have a Rio Carbon sitting around!!!!

Mark

]]> By: wirelessandy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/01/apple_ipod_shuffle_2nd_gen_/comment-page-1/#comment-23312 wirelessandy Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:45:36 +0000 #comment-23312 Julie, I've had an iPod since the very beginning. Currently using the 1st Gen Shuffle and I'm doing quite fine without a display. I'd love to make the jump to the 2nd gen! However, I've read reviews by some "golden ears" who say the audio quality isn't as good as the 1st gen shuffle. To me, an iPod is an audio player FIRST and foremost. I certainly wouldn't want the sound to get worse on the next itty bitty Shuffle I get! Can you compare the two (same headphones, same music track, different shuffles?) Julie,

I’ve had an iPod since the very beginning. Currently using the 1st Gen Shuffle and I’m doing quite fine without a display. I’d love to make the jump to the 2nd gen!

However, I’ve read reviews by some “golden ears” who say the audio quality isn’t as good as the 1st gen shuffle.

To me, an iPod is an audio player FIRST and foremost. I certainly wouldn’t want the sound to get worse on the next itty bitty Shuffle I get!

Can you compare the two (same headphones, same music track, different shuffles?)

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