Apple launches new iPod shuffle!

Apple has ditched their 'clip' design and gone back to the original ipod shuffle 'tall and thin' design! They've removed any buttons from the actual device and instead put them onto the earphones...
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...WG-UK_Top_KW_B

I'm on the fence with this one. I like the idea of controlling it by the headphones, but I think the beauty of the ipod shuffle was it was good for people like my Mum who can't get their head round a click wheel and just wanted a high quality *simple* iPod, and I just don't think she'd be able to use those new earphones :unsure:

blimey its sooooooo small

not always sure that small is better though and i'm not sure how robust the controls on the cord will be - or maybethats the entire point

The other thing I don't like about it (even though I'm an Apple bigot :yes:) is the voice navigation of your playlists. I've got a couple hundred playlists on my regular iPod. Can't imagine the boredom of having Izzy the iTunes announcer speaking each of those playlists. Especially if the one I want is at the bottom.

Tom (:macwave:... I'll stick with my regular, old iPod for now, thanks!)

I definatley agree on both of those points. I can't help but think it looks really boring too. Major let-down by apple on this one I think.... :( (I am shocked that I actually have a bad word to say about apple!)

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I am shocked that I actually have a bad word to say about apple!

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Bite your tongue! :toetap:

The men in the black turtle neck shirts will be after you! :laugh2:

Tom (:macwave:... sorry Steve, he didn't mean it!)

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Originally Posted by catrancher

Bite your tongue! :toetap:

The men in the black turtle neck shirts will be after you! :laugh2:

Tom (:macwave:... sorry Steve, he didn't mean it!)

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:ROFL: Hey! It's just a drop in the ocean compared to the MASSIVE mistake Bill Gates made... I'll give you a clue... V_ _ _A

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give you a clue... V_ _ _A

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Ahhh... Milennium Edition. Got it! :mental:

Tom (:macwave:... what.... that's not right?)

Stephen Fry bought one yesterday and loves his. :yes:

I prefer my little one with the clip as it's so useful at the gym.(when i eventually get back there)

Where would i attach/put that one?

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Originally Posted by Dizneyblonde

I prefer my little one with the clip as it's so useful at the gym.(when i eventually get back there)

Where would i attach/put that one?

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I think it works the same way Teresa. As far as I can tell it has a clip on the back.