As is expected to happen with any new Apple product, iFixit has torn the poor bugger to pieces and documented the whole process. With the Shuffle 2k9, it’s nearly as complicated as taking apart a MacBook or anything like that, so it’s a relatively short process. They pry it open like a little chrome oyster, and find a board and battery inside, just like they expected. Where’s the little man who tells you what song is playing?
No little man, unfortunately, but the battery is tinier than ever. Looks like they’ve decreased power draw yet again, allowing them to use an even tinier battery and still get 10 hours. Other than that, there are no surprises, but it’s fun to know what’s in the little sucker.
The sad part is that the little man who tells you what song is playing dissolves when he enters in contact with air.
That would certainly void your warranty.
I love I-pod’s but honestly i have to say that the I-pod Shuffel is the worst I-pod that Apple created. i mean it is way to small and so easy to loose,i would have to say that the I-pod touch or the new Nano models are the best.
Alex, the purpose of the shuffle is not to prevent one from losing it. It is designed to be tiny and to be used while exercising, etc, where a bigger and heavier player would be awkward.
It may be the worst iPod for the purposes that you use an iPod for, but those who the shuffle is marketed towards may feel the same about the beast that is the iPod touch.
No, I’m the demographic the Shuffle is built for and I think this new one is garbage. I do a lot of jogging, and when I’m out I tuck the headphone wire into my shirt to prevent it from swinging around and possibly being knocked around by my arms. The Shuffle I use now – I guess 3rd gen – is perfect because its stationary and the buttons are easy to work and the battery is fantastic.
This new shuffle you have to use the damn cord (which is tucked away in my shirt) and it has two hours less battery time. On top of that, the controls are stupid. I’m glad my current Shuffle is in good shape, because there is zero chance I would ever consider getting one of these things. And yeah, the loss factor is something to consider – although the one I have now is pretty tiny and hasn’t been an issue yet.
I don’t think you even own this latest iPod shuffle so what make you thinks it’s garbage?
I bought one of these myself and I like how small the latest shuffle is, which makes working out easier without having a bulky player bouncing around. The older shuffles are definitely bigger and heavier, making them less workout friendly compared to the latest shuffle.
You said you keep the cord under your shirt, but what you didn’t realize is the control is so close to the earbud you it makes no difference in the end. In a few years more headphones will be designed this way i.e. with integrated remote control, so stop being such a skeptic and start embracing this new generation of headphone design. In fact, this remote control feature is one of the few things I always wanted Apple to do with their headphones, I’ve had this feature with my cellphone many years ago and I’m loving the convenience of it without touching the player.
Finally, go get the new shuffle and try it yourself before you start complaining this and that based only on what you see through pictures.