This post is just to get my recent thoughts across about the new iPod shuffle which was released the other day by Apple.
In first impressions I was taken aback by it. I like the new design but I’m disappointed that they have taken away the choice of colors, which makes no sense after the 4th generation nano update, where they added more colors to the spectrum available. I think this might drive some customers away who would want an ipod that is color specific.
I’m all for convenience but I also think that the idea with moving the controls to the earphones could be impractical. Apple earphones are not the best for reliability. I have owned 2 previous ipods. Both of which the headphones have split and peeled. Apple’s headphones also have quite a price tag and they will come as a necessity when the ipod is controlled by them so apple headphones will have to be used. it also means the customer cannot use their own earphones which are probably more reliable and cheaper.
My last point about the new ipod shuffle is the voice-over function, some people may find it useful but I can imagine the voice in their ear pissing them off real bad, I know it would for me. These are the flaws I see in apples product and shows I’m not always for them as a company. Thanks..