iPod shuffle 4th-Gen hands-on

Of Apple’s three new iPods today, the iPod shuffle is probably the easiest to conceptualize: the design and controls of the second-gen shuffle, paired with the VoiceOver technology of the third-gen. �That doesn’t make it any less appealing in the metal, however, with a pleasing return to the squared-off clip form factor of before and an even smaller, lighter chassis.


In the hand it’s incredibly light, yet still feels solid. �The shuffle control itself is a firm switch up top, while the control buttons occupy the whole front panel of the PMP. �New on the top is a discrete VoiceOver button, which can be set to read out track or artist information, playlist details or battery status in one of 25 different languages. �It’s intuitive and simple, though we must admit we do prefer the look of the iPod nano with its similar form-factor and multitouch display.

Apple has also added Genius playlist support, though you’ll obviously need to manage that on iTunes 10 rather than on the shuffle itself. �The new iPod shuffle is available to preorder now, priced at $49 for the 2GB model. �It’s expected to begin shipping in a week.
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