This is an amazingly small version of an Ipod that can hold a fair amount of music (about 12-15 CDS or so) and play it back with the really great sound that Apple's much pricier Ipod players have.

Easy to use, easy to carry, and makes the ipod experience that much more exciting

But for on the go, trekking around the campus, hiking, shopping, ignoring strangers on the train, etc, this is the perfect ipod!Installing the software was a snap, and the earbuds are more than sufficient for my ears

and I rarely looked down at the screen of my 40gb ipod when I worked out with it

I did not want a full sized Ipod because I don't like enough music to fill one up; I don't even have 20 Gigs of music on my PC

did mentioned that there were some people who took them back for a replacement after their battery died and given that it is an internal non replaceable battery, the ipod was useless, so it'll be a good idea to keep it charged and maybe getting that plan wouldn't hurt

The Gym: I own a larger iPod, but always prefer to take my Shuffle to the gym

this is the ideal iPod for you.

Apple advertises the iPod as perfect to use at the gym

What can I say, this iPod is a classic and so very easy to use

iPod works as advertised

I bought just when it was released because I dont like the regular ipod, its too heavy and expensive toy to go jogging with

Sorry about the confusion before!Bottom line: If you want a cheap iPod, the shuffle is the way to go.

iPod would not work after charging

The ipod is light and hangs around my neck so there is no trying to find a place for it in my bad and/or losing the song as the earbuds get ripped out of the ipod or my ears.4

If you are looking for an inexpensive iPod, then I would recommend this.

so if you want a small, reliable ipod that won't cost you a months pay this is the ipod for you

The iPod Shuffle makes a great second iPod, for iPod fans

One the design front, Apple has reduced the already intuitive iPod interface to a level of simplicity that's just a half step short of a one-button mouse

If your looking for a cheap iPod and you don't want to get a new one, get this

It presents a nice alternative to a heavier and much more expensive Ipod -- good things as long as you accept its limitations.

I've noticed a lot of things about the ipod shuffle that I don't like, but none of them affect its playing quality

Sound quality is as good as a regular ipod and it just slides into your pocket

Even without a screen, the iPod is suitable, because you can control what you will hear on the computer, unless you really want unpredictability

I bought this Shuffle after my Nano broke, to act as a relatively inexpensive "replacement" iPod until my Nano is repaired

It's certainly not for road trips, long plane flights or extended listening (over a week or more).It has a very specific use that the original iPod is just overkill for

Don't give online hucksters your email address by signing up for the "get-it-for-nothing offers" that are posted here!Search sfgate.com or Google for "David Lazarus iPod not really free" and you will see the San Francisco Chronicle's report on what the people running these dishonest programs are really up to.

The fact that it is the least expensive iPod is a bonus.

But apart from the small negative points, this iPod is durable, portable and good for people who don't want to lug around a large music player

But for on the go, trekking around the campus, hiking, shopping, ignoring strangers on the train, etc, this is the perfect ipod!Installing the software was a snap, and the earbuds are more than sufficient for my ears

No worrying about dropping your iPod and breaking the silver cover or the screen

I would recommend this iPod to anyone looking for an easy to use simple music player

Ok, I'm not on the iPod hype wagon.

Media Player asks when you delete a file, "From the library only, or from the physical disk also"The most annoying thing I found with my Shuffle experience is, during the installation of the Ipod software I noticed the Ipod becomes available as a "removable disk", so I thought COOL!

With this new iPod, Apple has again foiled the music world, coming out with a low priced, on the go iPod to complement the full size iPod and the best selling iPod mini.

Guess what, it's impossible!Search Google or sfgate.com for "Free iPod not really David Lazarus

If you are updating your music and you accidentally remove your ipod out of the USB, iPod will be damage

I love this little IPOD - almost as small as my lipstick!

Overall, this is a great iPod for those who a)Don't or can't afford an iPod nano or iPod video (Like me), b)Clumbsy (also like me), or c) those who a afraid of getting a cracked or scratched screen

However, it makes a great first and only iPod, for many people too

This iPod is great for first time users, you'll get an outstanding player with awesome sound, extremely light weight, easy-to-use controls, and all around good looks.

In mid-April, my second shuffle broke as well; if I attempted to use the forward or backward buttons, it would turn the iPod off completely.

Why bother carrying the big iPod if you are basically going to use if

I liked Ipod shuffle 1 GB so much that with in weeks I am buying another one as my earlier one was given as a gift

The sound quality is not as good as your regular iPod, but is very impressive for a player of it's size

U2 iPod (20 GB) down to $329 from $349 - with color screen & photo support- iPod shuffle 1 GB down to $129 from $149- iPod 60 GB down to $399 from $449- new version of iTunes (4.9) that support podcasts***************************************This is not a review of iPod shuffle as such - great reviews are available already.

my iPod has never failed (although it has been quite wet).

The only positive I see with using iTunes is that its interface is nice, and it runs fast.

I LOVE my i-POD!!!