Apple iPod Shuffle third generation 2GB

The third generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest profile MP3 player weve laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on the market and it sports a price tag to match $79. The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the itty bitty device is far from perfect.

Its screen less design means you get few navigational options and no extra features. And how small is too small? At 1.6x1x0.4 inches and 0.6 ounce, the iPod Shuffle is one minuscule music player.

In fact, its so inconspicuous that we have trouble keeping track of it if youre constantly misplacing your keys, this player probably isnt your best option.

If you just cant help yourself, go for one of the brighter color options. The red, green, purple, and blue models will probably be easier to spot on a cluttered desk than the muted silver one is.

That said, the integrated belt clip on the back of the Shuffle helps keep the player within easy reaching distance. Some users have complained that the clip isnt very durable, but it seemed fairly sturdy during our testing.

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