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January 11, 2005

iPod Shuffle

I ONLY use shuffle on my Mini, so I ain't mad at this.

Sorta like the iPaq PA-2 that used to live in my pocket years ago, but sleeker. And MUCH more storage. A 512MB iPod Shuffle is $99 and the 1Gig model goes for $149. I'll never get one (I hate not being able to know what song's playing), but you can decide for yourself here.

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38 Comments

it's sooo purdy, y'all!

Posted by: britney at 01/11/05 4:49 PM | Reply
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that's sooo lame. why would anyone want that?

take control of your life and just say no to random play, people.

Posted by: dubstylenine at 01/11/05 4:57 PM | Reply
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you can also pee on the end of it to see if you're pregnant.

Posted by: ryan at 01/11/05 5:02 PM | Reply
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Can we please get over the ipod and ipod related craze? Some of us never really gave a damn.

*pets her ibook and yawns*

Posted by: calliwell at 01/11/05 5:04 PM | Reply
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I love my iPod, but this particular Apple product doesn't seem that cool. There's no display. You can get an iRiver that's more functional for about the same cost.

Posted by: Justin at 01/11/05 5:10 PM | Reply
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If i'm not mistaken, you can play this without the shuffle option.

Posted by: n at 01/11/05 5:11 PM | Reply
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n is right; you can play the songs in the order you transferred them from your computer. The switch that changes between shuffle and normal mode is on the back (not seen in Stereogum's photo).

Personally, I think the "stick" design is nice, especially since they put a USB connector on the end, thus avoiding all those annoying cables.

Posted by: Martey at 01/11/05 5:19 PM | Reply
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You got your I-pod, I got my hash pipe.

Posted by: Weezerette at 01/11/05 5:34 PM | Reply
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Did you scroll to the bottom of the page? Best fine print disclaimer ever...

"Do not eat iPod Shuffle."

Posted by: Lazlo Hollyfeld at 01/11/05 5:37 PM | Reply
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that is some hilarious fine print!

Posted by: Courtney at 01/11/05 6:01 PM | Reply
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that is some hilarious fine print!

Posted by: Courtney at 01/11/05 6:02 PM | Reply
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Stereogum, what do you use your ipod mini for?

Posted by: ya know at 01/11/05 6:03 PM | Reply
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Fine print not as funny as Happy Fun Ball fine print
http://www.happyfunball.com/hfb.html

Posted by: Fred at 01/11/05 6:13 PM | Reply
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Is it just me or does ipod read your mind? Seriously, like I'll be listening think to myself, "I'm in the mood for Le Tigre, I haven't heard one of their songs in like 2 months." and the next song that comes up is totally Le Tigre. Or like, it will play "Patience" when I'm stuck on the subway for 20 minutes.

Posted by: Jen at 01/11/05 6:26 PM | Reply
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I gave my first gen iPod to someone who would use it. Me? the "Shuffle" is more up my alley.

I like to have about 10 albums in rotation. I know what they are. I would not shuffle the songs (it's an option). It's perfect. And affordable.

Posted by: Chris Glass at 01/11/05 6:42 PM | Reply
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How much does Apple pay you guys to pimp their shit?

You all wear black turtlenecks, sip Starbucks' overpriced burnt coffee, listen to shitty music ("rock" and all variations are DEAD, people), and have anal sex. Way to (not) contribute to society :(

Posted by: get a life people at 01/11/05 7:34 PM | Reply
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time of death: 7:34 p.m., 1/11/05.

rest in peace, rock and all your wonderful variations.

fucking douchebag. since when is having anal sex something to be insulted about?

Posted by: robot mark at 01/11/05 8:07 PM | Reply
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I enjoy anal sex and listen to shitty music, but I probably contribute more to society than you do, ma friend. As for the black turtlenecks, dude, that is so 1982. It's black blazers and parkas that are the rage now.

Posted by: Matthew Sworth at 01/11/05 11:13 PM | Reply
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I actually meant to comment on the ipod! I usually use my mini on shuffle, too. It's too much of a pain in the ass to choose every new song and its more fun to be surprised. But this thing would drive me crazy because I know I would eventually want to choose the songs.

*slurp* Mmmmm...my burnt Starbucks latte sure tastes good!

Posted by: Matthew Sworth at 01/11/05 11:26 PM | Reply
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what the fuck's an iPod got to do with contributing to society? I use mine to so I don't have to, but I turn it off during anal sex...

Posted by: peter at 01/12/05 12:30 AM | Reply
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what the fuck's an iPod got to do with contributing to society? I use mine to so I don't have to, but I turn it off during anal sex...

Posted by: peter at 01/12/05 12:33 AM | Reply
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Anyone know the song being used in the shuffle ad?

Also, will this shuffle mentality further lead to the decline of the album? mmm... hardware shaping the medium...

Posted by: g at 01/12/05 1:35 AM | Reply
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a day into the announcement and Gratis Internet is already offering free ipod shuffles:
http://www.freeipodshuffle.com/?r=13866214

And you only need 3 referals!

Posted by: laine at 01/12/05 2:24 AM | Reply
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peter, you should totally make an "anal sex" mix. Also, my black turtleneck sweater doubles as a cozy gag to stifle my lover's screams.

I'm still saving for the elusive iPod, but in the meantime, I am an iTunes shuflle junkie-whore. But I couldn't go shuffle all the time. I need to know I have options.

Posted by: Jen W at 01/12/05 10:11 AM | Reply
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For anyone who needs to know, the song in the "Shuffle" ad is the Caesar's "Jerk It Out", which is like two years old or something.

I don't think I would really ever pay for a Shuffle, since all of the new iPods have that feature. Scott, do you just offload part of your music collection to your Mini? I'd consider downgrading from my 40 GB model, but I have around 500 CDs.

Posted by: G Fong at 01/12/05 11:33 AM | Reply
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For the last frigging time. The option to not have your songs shuffle is an available option!

Second, I like the "stick" design, but why didn't they just put a screen on the back? Or have a screen that pops out at a touch of a button so that they can stick to the new design?

Posted by: maybeidon'tgiveafuck at 01/12/05 1:05 PM | Reply
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duh, cause then it'd be more expensive, "maybeidontgiveafuck"

Posted by: yup at 01/12/05 1:25 PM | Reply
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If there was an ability to rate the songs on the fly, this would be mine.

Posted by: 311guy at 01/12/05 1:33 PM | Reply
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well the fact that you can "un shuffle" the shuffle button should be a little more clear. after all, if they are going to use the fine print to let us know not to eat the damn thing, they should let us know it ain't just for shuffling.

Posted by: cg at 01/12/05 5:31 PM | Reply
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This just seems like a waste of money. 1 GB of music for $149.00? I'd rather save my money and get a real iPod.

Posted by: Shawn at 01/13/05 2:10 PM | Reply
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Pretty good deal for the money I think. Probably a good choice for single-whores and people who download off mp3 blogs alot and don't really care about order, like me.

Posted by: Robert at 01/14/05 1:19 AM | Reply
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There's also the fact that it's much cheaper. Maybe that's not a problem for all the rich hipsters but for many it might be important!

Posted by: Mat at 01/14/05 10:17 AM | Reply
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Why people use iPods will forever confuse me. I have a 1 gig SD card in my iPAQ 3115 and trust me, it does a whole heck of a lot more than play music. True, it's not as good for anal sex as the iPod, but there might be an add-on later...

Posted by: confused at 01/16/05 9:56 PM | Reply
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I'm bringing the shuffle to Europe this summer. I'll probably lose it or break it during the trip, and since its so cheap I probably won't cry when that happens.

Posted by: erin at 01/17/05 12:02 PM | Reply
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Hey, you can get an ipod shuffle for free.
Last fall I completed an offer from this same company and recieved a free
ipod. I was completely suprised when it came, i really didnt believe it.
Anyways, just follow this link and complete an offer, there are a few free ones
that you should definately choose
Here is your personal referral link:

http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=14201417


Oh and heres where I found out about these offers.

www.gearlive.com

go to the forums section then "free stuff"
Theres lots of discussions on these offers and pictures proving they work.
um, thats about it.. DEFINATELY DO IT

oh and if you know kevin rose from techtv he got his free ipod heres his site
as well.

http://www.kevinrose.com/

Posted by: chris at 01/19/05 11:50 PM | Reply
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Hey, you can get an ipod shuffle for free.
Last fall I completed an offer from this same company and recieved a free
ipod. I was completely suprised when it came, i really didnt believe it.
Anyways, just follow this link and complete an offer, there are a few free ones
that you should definately choose
Here is your personal referral link:

http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=14201417


Oh and heres where I found out about these offers.

www.gearlive.com

go to the forums section then "free stuff"
Theres lots of discussions on these offers and pictures proving they work.
um, thats about it.. DEFINATELY DO IT

oh and if you know kevin rose from techtv he got his free ipod heres his site
as well.

http://www.kevinrose.com/

Posted by: chris at 01/19/05 11:51 PM | Reply
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Posted by: AlexanderSchmitz at 02/09/05 6:14 PM | Reply
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Please help me! I only need 3 more referrals!

THANK YOU

http://www.FreeiPodShuffle.com/?r=14989872

Posted by: Guest at 02/12/05 2:22 AM | Reply
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