Comments on: iPod Shuffle 4GB Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:54:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Drifty http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48737 Drifty Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:09:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-48737 Oh thank goodness, I thought it was just me. I am clumsy ,so I assumed i did something like look at it funny. Mine doesn't max out though, it mins out. I might try that Scosche thing. Oh thank goodness, I thought it was just me. I am clumsy ,so I assumed i did something like look at it funny. Mine doesn’t max out though, it mins out. I might try that Scosche thing.

]]> By: Scosche tapSTICK Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-47290 Scosche tapSTICK Review — The Gadgeteer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:56:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-47290 [...] biggest complaint with the current iPod Shuffle is that you can’t use it with your favorite earbuds. The earbuds that ship with the Shuffle [...] [...] biggest complaint with the current iPod Shuffle is that you can’t use it with your favorite earbuds. The earbuds that ship with the Shuffle [...]

]]> By: Celso http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-46494 Celso Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:55:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-46494 Good news, I have worked around the problem by buying a recently launched accessory by Scosche, which is a "polycarbonate case with integrated controls", see it at http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1848. It not only works fine but is alvo of very good design. Good news, I have worked around the problem by buying a recently launched accessory by Scosche, which is a “polycarbonate case with integrated controls”, see it at http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1848. It not only works fine but is alvo of very good design.

]]> By: Mike http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-46453 Mike Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:55:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-46453 I disposed of my Ipod touch because it was malfunctioning and bought the 3rd gen Ipod roughly 5 days ago. I went running today and when I was finished the controls were not working I couldnt pause or control the volume. Quite Frankly Im dissapointed in apple this device IMO would be Ideal for us runner but they totally missed it up.. Good thing I purchased a 2 year warranty on it Im going back tomorrow and returning it and purchasing a new Mp3 with a clip (either 2nd Gen or a Sansa clip) I disposed of my Ipod touch because it was malfunctioning and bought the 3rd gen Ipod roughly 5 days ago. I went running today and when I was finished the controls were not working I couldnt pause or control the volume. Quite Frankly Im dissapointed in apple this device IMO would be Ideal for us runner but they totally missed it up.. Good thing I purchased a 2 year warranty on it Im going back tomorrow and returning it and purchasing a new Mp3 with a clip (either 2nd Gen or a Sansa clip)

]]> By: Vince http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44572 Vince Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:51:29 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-44572 Same problem as above. Bought it yesterday for HKD 450 and went hiking today. I think sweat entered the volume control and now, the middle button works but I can't increase or decrease the volume. I am quite disappointed. I think I am just going to buy a cheap Chinese made Mp3 device and use that rough and tough. It'll probably last longer!! Same problem as above. Bought it yesterday for HKD 450 and went hiking today. I think sweat entered the volume control and now, the middle button works but I can’t increase or decrease the volume.

I am quite disappointed. I think I am just going to buy a cheap Chinese made Mp3 device and use that rough and tough. It’ll probably last longer!!

]]> By: Graham Dunne http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-43653 Graham Dunne Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:04:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-43653 going in for# 3 this weekend. It does suck. I'm a runner. All the same problems as above going in for# 3 this weekend. It does suck. I’m a runner. All the same problems as above

]]> By: Berlin_Runner http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-43223 Berlin_Runner Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:16:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-43223 I have had the new shuffle for about 3 weeks now - it's my first Ipod so I didn't buy it because i am an Apple fanboy but because i wanted something really light weight to run with. I had been using a Creative stone which worked fine for 5 months but i wanted something smaller. I can confirm that 20 mins into any run the new shuffle starts to go haywire - jumping tracks, the voice coming in and out all the time, volume going up and down. It's absolutely to do with sweat/moisture. The controls are just placed in the wrong position - far too near to parts of the skin that sweat will run off. If i leave the shuffle to dry off, it runs fine again. Considering that it seems this shuffle was designed for joggers or sports people since you don't need to look at a screen, the controls are in a pretty stupid place. It needs a whole new rethink and definitely isn't suitable for use in any place it may get damp. I have had the new shuffle for about 3 weeks now – it’s my first Ipod so I didn’t buy it because i am an Apple fanboy but because i wanted something really light weight to run with. I had been using a Creative stone which worked fine for 5 months but i wanted something smaller. I can confirm that 20 mins into any run the new shuffle starts to go haywire – jumping tracks, the voice coming in and out all the time, volume going up and down. It’s absolutely to do with sweat/moisture. The controls are just placed in the wrong position – far too near to parts of the skin that sweat will run off. If i leave the shuffle to dry off, it runs fine again. Considering that it seems this shuffle was designed for joggers or sports people since you don’t need to look at a screen, the controls are in a pretty stupid place. It needs a whole new rethink and definitely isn’t suitable for use in any place it may get damp.

]]> By: Ed http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40883 Ed Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:01:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-40883 The new ishuffle is inherently poor. I have just gone through my third unit with the same problems. What is the most frustrating aspect is the total denial by Apple that there is a problem. The new ishuffle is inherently poor. I have just gone through my third unit with the same problems. What is the most frustrating aspect is the total denial by Apple that there is a problem.

]]> By: Michael http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40640 Michael Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:37:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-40640 This is a piece of crap. I'll explain... It's common sense that anyone buying the device would want to use it while getting exercise. I think Apple's own advertising alludes to this. However, if you attempt to do this and like any normal person sweat (even a little), the thing will stop working. The problem is that the headset cannot tolerate water vapor in the air and will short-circuit and quit functioning. The unit itself is fine, but the headset gets toasted just 20-30 minutes into any reasonable workout since it's exposed to the air's moisture. It's not necessary for water to actually touch it...water in the air is sufficient. Unfortunately, you have to use the Apple headset since this shuffle model requires that you use the control in the cable...there are no controls in the unit itself. Hence, you're at the mercy of the Apple headset. I've gone through three replacement headsets, provided free of charge from Apple at their "genius bar" and all of them screw up like this. This is in spite of the people there telling me that they've "finally solved the problem" and the headset they're giving me "should work". BS. Apple's not solving the problem as far as I can tell....hence I'm stuck with an mp3 player that's dysfunctional for the main reason I, and many people, would use it...to listen to music while exercising. It's not just me....Google the relevant terms and you'll get a lot of hits. Here are some postings from Apple's own forum: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1979105&tstart=0 I'm quite pissed about this. Apple needs to fix this or offer a recall. MY ADVICE: DON'T BUY THIS UNTIL APPLE'S FIXED IT This is a piece of crap. I’ll explain…

It’s common sense that anyone buying the device would want to use it while getting exercise. I think Apple’s own advertising alludes to this. However, if you attempt to do this and like any normal person sweat (even a little), the thing will stop working. The problem is that the headset cannot tolerate water vapor in the air and will short-circuit and quit functioning. The unit itself is fine, but the headset gets toasted just 20-30 minutes into any reasonable workout since it’s exposed to the air’s moisture. It’s not necessary for water to actually touch it…water in the air is sufficient.

Unfortunately, you have to use the Apple headset since this shuffle model requires that you use the control in the cable…there are no controls in the unit itself. Hence, you’re at the mercy of the Apple headset.

I’ve gone through three replacement headsets, provided free of charge from Apple at their “genius bar” and all of them screw up like this. This is in spite of the people there telling me that they’ve “finally solved the problem” and the headset they’re giving me “should work”. BS. Apple’s not solving the problem as far as I can tell….hence I’m stuck with an mp3 player that’s dysfunctional for the main reason I, and many people, would use it…to listen to music while exercising.

It’s not just me….Google the relevant terms and you’ll get a lot of hits. Here are some postings from Apple’s own forum:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1979105&tstart=0

I’m quite pissed about this. Apple needs to fix this or offer a recall. MY ADVICE: DON’T BUY THIS UNTIL APPLE’S FIXED IT

]]> By: Celso http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40419 Celso Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:55:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-40419 Moisture getting into the control and putting it down. Had the same problem twice: total loss of control. Looks like rock album title. Apple replaced the first one and now the replacement has the same problem. Just bad design. Why doesn’t Apple do a very simple design modification: put the control at the other end of the chord, near the player instead? Over there sweat wouldn't probably get into the control… Moisture getting into the control and putting it down. Had the same problem twice: total loss of control. Looks like rock album title. Apple replaced the first one and now the replacement has the same problem. Just bad design. Why doesn’t Apple do a very simple design modification: put the control at the other end of the chord, near the player instead? Over there sweat wouldn’t probably get into the control…

]]> By: Celso http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40410 Celso Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:22:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-40410 Moisture getting into the control and putting it down. Had the same problem twice: total loss of control. Looks like rock album title. Apple replaced the first one and now the replacement has the same problem. Just bad design. Why doesn't Apple do a very simple design modification: put the control at the other end of the chord, near the player instead? Over there sweat would probably get into the control... Moisture getting into the control and putting it down. Had the same problem twice: total loss of control. Looks like rock album title. Apple replaced the first one and now the replacement has the same problem. Just bad design. Why doesn’t Apple do a very simple design modification: put the control at the other end of the chord, near the player instead? Over there sweat would probably get into the control…

]]> By: Customizable 3rd party iPhone 3GS earphones from Scosche — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39795 Customizable 3rd party iPhone 3GS earphones from Scosche — The Gadgeteer Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:17:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-39795 [...] announces the availability of their new IDR350M noise isolating earphones for the iPhone 3GS, iPod shuffle (Gen 3), iPod touch (Gen 2), iPod nano (Gen 4) and iPod classic 120GB. They have an integrated [...] [...] announces the availability of their new IDR350M noise isolating earphones for the iPhone 3GS, iPod shuffle (Gen 3), iPod touch (Gen 2), iPod nano (Gen 4) and iPod classic 120GB. They have an integrated [...]

]]> By: Sergio Andrade http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39769 Sergio Andrade Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:22:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-39769 I guess maybe i have the worst problem.... i am in Brazil (where there is poor and spensive service) and for my surprise a got a problem with the earphone... when you increase the volume the left side stop working and just the right side works then you can decrease the volume level and the left side still does not work anymore... and this remains untill you reset the iPod trought iTunes than works again... then you put all your sogs back to iPod again and if you increase the volume or play some strong song the left earphone goes away again.... i definitely does not recommend this version of iPod Shuffle... its strange the how can the price of this version its so close to the 1G an 2G versions... in my opinion its a bullshit project of apple... and them cant put it on the trash.... its a shame, the idea was nice... but probally the next releases can be better than mine.... I guess maybe i have the worst problem…. i am in Brazil (where there is poor and spensive service) and for my surprise a got a problem with the earphone… when you increase the volume the left side stop working and just the right side works then you can decrease the volume level and the left side still does not work anymore… and this remains untill you reset the iPod trought iTunes than works again… then you put all your sogs back to iPod again and if you increase the volume or play some strong song the left earphone goes away again…. i definitely does not recommend this version of iPod Shuffle… its strange the how can the price of this version its so close to the 1G an 2G versions… in my opinion its a bullshit project of apple… and them cant put it on the trash…. its a shame, the idea was nice… but probally the next releases can be better than mine….

]]> By: B http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39707 B Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:06:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-39707 I received the shuffle and the earbuds w/controls for my birthday in June. It is July 27th and I have had the shuffle replaced once for a new shuffle and replaced again with a new nano. I have gone through 5 sets of earphones, all with the same control malfunction issues. I just called Apple today and they are sending me a pair of Bose earbuds, which are the only ones they carry without the control. Hopefully this will be the last replacement, as I just want it to work!!! I received the shuffle and the earbuds w/controls for my birthday in June. It is July 27th and I have had the shuffle replaced once for a new shuffle and replaced again with a new nano. I have gone through 5 sets of earphones, all with the same control malfunction issues. I just called Apple today and they are sending me a pair of Bose earbuds, which are the only ones they carry without the control. Hopefully this will be the last replacement, as I just want it to work!!!

]]> By: Wicky http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38443 Wicky Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:57:14 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-38443 Hi guys, I just got my 3rd Gen Shuffle today and the remote volume control + and - does not respond. Any advice???? The center button is working tho. Hi guys,

I just got my 3rd Gen Shuffle today and the remote volume control + and – does not respond. Any advice???? The center button is working tho.

]]> By: lou http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38069 lou Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:56:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-38069 I did find a way around it, restore it to factory settings.....it is not the greatest way of fixing the volume, but I guess it works. I did find a way around it, restore it to factory settings…..it is not the greatest way of fixing the volume, but I guess it works.

]]> By: lou http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38068 lou Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:53:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-38068 I wanted to get something to use when I hit the gym. The volume will no longer decrease, it is stuck on max level. It is a horrible design putting the controls on the headset. I wanted to get something to use when I hit the gym. The volume will no longer decrease, it is stuck on max level. It is a horrible design putting the controls on the headset.

]]> By: matt in farmers branch http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38061 matt in farmers branch Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:37:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-38061 I've jogged for years now with my 2nd gen shuffle and all was good. I figured i'd get the upgrade for the sweet features. After a week or two the stupid thing would stop after about 30 minutes. You couldn't turn it back on or anything. The next day it works fine. ALSO, the headphones suck. I may have gotten sweat in them or something as certain notes sound sorta like static. I've reverted back to my old shuffle... If you want to jam out and jog/workout, don't buy this crappy shuffle. I’ve jogged for years now with my 2nd gen shuffle and all was good. I figured i’d get the upgrade for the sweet features.

After a week or two the stupid thing would stop after about 30 minutes. You couldn’t turn it back on or anything. The next day it works fine. ALSO, the headphones suck. I may have gotten sweat in them or something as certain notes sound sorta like static. I’ve reverted back to my old shuffle…

If you want to jam out and jog/workout, don’t buy this crappy shuffle.

]]> By: CoreCases iPod Shuffle Jackets Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37741 CoreCases iPod Shuffle Jackets Review — The Gadgeteer Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:04:32 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-37741 [...] latest Apple iPod shuffle lacks pizzaz when it comes to color choices. You get your pick of Silver or Charcoal. Wow… If [...] [...] latest Apple iPod shuffle lacks pizzaz when it comes to color choices. You get your pick of Silver or Charcoal. Wow… If [...]

]]> By: Cerdic Von Wessex http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37573 Cerdic Von Wessex Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:31:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-37573 A simple way to use your own headphones with the Apple shuffle 4 gb 3rd generation player is to use a splitter with the apple headphones on one side & your superior headphones on the other. Simple but effective.! A simple way to use your own headphones with the Apple shuffle 4 gb 3rd generation player is to use a splitter with the apple headphones on one side & your superior headphones on the other. Simple but effective.!

]]> By: Chris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37378 Chris Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:45:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-37378 Don't buy this shuffle if you want it for the gym or running. Like others here, I got one purely for that reason and the headphones keep repeating songs, speaking the tracks, and not responding after about 30 minutes running. Avoid. Don’t buy this shuffle if you want it for the gym or running. Like others here, I got one purely for that reason and the headphones keep repeating songs, speaking the tracks, and not responding after about 30 minutes running. Avoid.

]]> By: tapSTICK iPod Shuffle case adds controls and your own earbuds — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36967 tapSTICK iPod Shuffle case adds controls and your own earbuds — The Gadgeteer Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:22:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-36967 [...] has just announced the tapSTICK. It’s a $30 polycarbonate slide on case for the iPod shuffle (Gen 3). It adds large volume controls, as well as the ability to use your own earbuds. It will be [...] [...] has just announced the tapSTICK. It’s a $30 polycarbonate slide on case for the iPod shuffle (Gen 3). It adds large volume controls, as well as the ability to use your own earbuds. It will be [...]

]]> By: Dean http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36915 Dean Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:58:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-36915 Same problem here. Sweat gets into the volume control. This is a fact. I popped it open and it was wet and shorting out. Volume goes up, or off, or keeps repeating the song name. Bought another 2nd Gen. It's sitting here on my desk. Works fine, except for workouts which is the only place I ever use my shuffle. Same problem here. Sweat gets into the volume control. This is a fact. I popped it open and it was wet and shorting out. Volume goes up, or off, or keeps repeating the song name.

Bought another 2nd Gen. It’s sitting here on my desk. Works fine, except for workouts which is the only place I ever use my shuffle.

]]> By: Jose http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36717 Jose Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:54:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-36717 Oh, boy I just wrote a review here about the shuffle and...guess what...the volume problem happened to me over the weekend!!!! I was at the gym doing cardio and sweating pretty badly when all of a sudden the voice over starting repeating the name of the song over and over again then the volume became loud the cord controls stopped working!!!! I definitely believe now it is the sweat getting into the cord controls because the cord had sweat on it. I let the chord dry off and wiped it dry and in about an hour...it began working again...I can't return mine because it is past the return time.....aaaahhhh!!!! Oh, boy I just wrote a review here about the shuffle and…guess what…the volume problem happened to me over the weekend!!!! I was at the gym doing cardio and sweating pretty badly when all of a sudden the voice over starting repeating the name of the song over and over again then the volume became loud the cord controls stopped working!!!! I definitely believe now it is the sweat getting into the cord controls because the cord had sweat on it. I let the chord dry off and wiped it dry and in about an hour…it began working again…I can’t return mine because it is past the return time…..aaaahhhh!!!!

]]> By: Susan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/02/ipod-shuffle-4gb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36374 Susan Thu, 28 May 2009 19:54:40 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13478#comment-36374 I tried 3 of the new generation shuffles to run with and all 3 malfunctioned exactly as others described. Apple offered to replace it with a new Nano at no extra cost to me. This is acceptable but I really liked the size and clip for running. I hope they figure it out. I tried 3 of the new generation shuffles to run with and all 3 malfunctioned exactly as others described. Apple offered to replace it with a new Nano at no extra cost to me. This is acceptable but I really liked the size and clip for running. I hope they figure it out.

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