new Shuffle

Hello all -

I have been an absent member for a while now. Just picked up a new Shuffle this weekend so I thought I'd stop by the forums. I am loving the new Shuffle... the size still astounds me.

My only complaint is about the charging... I hate how it can only be charged out of the box via computer USB port. I really am not liking the extra $29 for an adapter... but I think it is worth it I suppose.

But other than that, it is absolutely fantastic. Also, the headphones are so far superior or my old iPod 20GB pair. The new ones are one hundred times more comfortable... I was very impressed there.

Have a great day.

Thanks Toyota. I appreciate the review. I've been wanting to force one of these on my wife (she says her samsung is fine.. to which I say NO, it is NOT)...

TOYOTA said:

Hello all -

I have been an absent member for a while now. Just picked up a new Shuffle this weekend so I thought I'd stop by the forums. I am loving the new Shuffle... the size still astounds me.

My only complaint is about the charging... I hate how it can only be charged out of the box via computer USB port. I really am not liking the extra $29 for an adapter... but I think it is worth it I suppose.

But other than that, it is absolutely fantastic. Also, the headphones are so far superior or my old iPod 20GB pair. The new ones are one hundred times more comfortable... I was very impressed there.

Have a great day.

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for what its worth these chargers are still via usb but if you get sick of the cord or the dock you could use these as cheap alternatives.

http://www.meritline.com/usb-retractable-cable-for-ipod-shuffle-2nd-gen.html

http://store.mobibluamerica.com/damija.html

I remember the good old days when Apple would bundle chargers, both Firewire and USB cables, and a good quality case.....

I think I have 2 or 3 of the wall chargers sitting in my closet :black:

KoDorSean said:

for what its worth these chargers are still via usb but if you get sick of the cord or the dock you could use these as cheap alternatives.

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Thanks for the links Sean, but yeah I don't mind the dock/cord, I just want to be able to charge it with an outlet. Although I did find this from one of those links that you posted...

http://www.meritline.com/travel-charger-for-ipod-shuffle-2nd-gen.html

That is nice, but I am not a huge fan of using aftermarket items, so I think I'll go with an Apple adapter. Thanks for the heads up on those though, those prices are dirt cheap if anyone is looking for something like that.

RIDE said:

Thanks Toyota. I appreciate the review. I've been wanting to force one of these on my wife (she says her samsung is fine.. to which I say NO, it is NOT)...

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RIDE, throw the Samsung in the trash can and go buy her a Shuffle :headphone

Kash said:

I remember the good old days when Apple would bundle chargers, both Firewire and USB cables, and a good quality case.....

I think I have 2 or 3 of the wall chargers sitting in my closet

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No doubt. I wish those days were still here. I have my Apple adapter from my iPod 20GB, but it is a FireWire port... so it doesn't help me with my Shuffle, unfortunately. I may be able to trade my FireWire adapter with a friend for his USB adapter so I can use it with both of my iPods.

Unless, of course, you are willing to part with one of your spares.

TOYOTA said:

RIDE, throw the Samsung in the trash can and go buy her a Shuffle

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If by "Trash" you mean: Ebay... Then Yes! yes I will!!!

RIDE said:

If by "Trash" you mean: Ebay... Then Yes! yes I will!!!

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Ok, fair enough, just as long as you no longer will own it. I guess you may as well make a buck off of it. But seriously, I don't think the Shuffle will disappoint. I hope she comes around on the idea!

TOYOTA said:

No doubt. I wish those days were still here. I have my Apple adapter from my iPod 20GB, but it is a FireWire port... so it doesn't help me with my Shuffle, unfortunately. I may be able to trade my FireWire adapter with a friend for his USB adapter so I can use it with both of my iPods.

Unless, of course, you are willing to part with one of your spares.

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Have you tried charging it with the Firewire charger? I know that my first generation Nano doesn't support Firewire, but it still charges with the Firewire charger.

Kash said:

Have you tried charging it with the Firewire charger? I know that my first generation Nano doesn't support Firewire, but it still charges with the Firewire charger.

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You cannot use FireWire with the new Shuffles. To charge them, you insert it onto the dock (via headphone jack) which has a USB cable. So, unfortunately, FireWire is not an option. I wish it were, then I could use my old adapter!

Kash said:

I remember the good old days when Apple would bundle chargers, both Firewire and USB cables, and a good quality case.....

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For $79?