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"Who knew I needed this problem solved?"
5.0 starson by Zippy-T-PinheadPros: Inline controls.
Size.
Ease of use.Cons: Not being able to use my H20 waterproof case that was designed specifically for my 2d-Gen Shuffle. (Guess I'll just have to keep the old Shuffle too)
Summary: I ordered my new Shuffle the day it came out and didn't even realize how much more convenient it was going to be until walking home last night . I always had to clip my 2 Gen Shuffle in a spot where I could reach the buttons, oriented in a manner where I knew which end was up and which control was volume versus forward/reverse. Also, since I always clipped it on my pants pocket (that was the most user-freindly location for me in most situations), if I wore a coat, it was always hard to get to the controls.
Actually, I do use the voice command for one thing which is a great improvement: it can now tell me how much battery life I have left. I really don't understand the uproar on this new Shuffle. I love it. Now I'll just wait for the 3rd party earbud extravaganza to commence.
Well not anymore!
I just love that now I can clip (or not clip) my Shuffle wherever I want and not need to worry about which way it's clipped (facing in, facing out), what direction the controls are facing, and whether I can get to them. They're on the headphones. Easy breezy.
I've had an iPhone since day 1 and always loved the inline controls (just always wished they controlled volume). So having all that in my iPod is great. Honestly, I don't care about the voice feature. I don't have playlists and know the title and artist of every song I've downloaded - um, because I downloaded them.
Now I'm just waiting for the Scosche replacement earbuds to come out, just like I waited for the V-Modas to come out I use on my iPhone. I was never a fan of Apple's earbuds...
Updated on Mar 13, 2009
Updated on Mar 13, 2009One more thing. Being able to hear my battery level is crucial to me. I'm color blind and was unable to discern the different colors of the status light on my old 2d-gen Shuffle.
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Congratulations, you don't have sweat glands. If you did, you would rate this product one star!
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If you exercise with this control you will find the perspiration runs down the cord into the control. The control immediately ceases to function. This is bad. Many people use a small mp3 player for gym and after even a light work out you will find this control ceases to function. THis system is utter rubbish
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I guess it depends on the person, but for you, it seems like the earphone controls were more convenient. I just happen to like having control laid out on the actual player, but that's just a personal thing.
But yes, all we need are the earphones, since we all know the quality of Apple's earphones compared to the other companies ^^
I wouldn't say it's bad, just not fitting to everyone's taste. It will, though, help certain people who do need to hear the information if they can't see it.
Overall, nice review ^^ -
Sounds like Apple may have done it's research into the market for the product. I just wish the headphones were two piece, where the controller housed a standard headphone jack and then normal earbuds where included. This is similar to the design of a few cell phones with on cable controls, and would allow for the use of third party headphones.
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Thanks for a review based on usage rather than speculation.
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