Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)

10006 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10006 reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and price. The size and portability also get good feedback. Many are negative about the connectivity and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1528 user reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and sound. The price and size are also appreciated, but there are some less positive opinions about the reliability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5486 user reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (4th Gen, 2010) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the sound and price are generally positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the headphones. Many are less positive about the connectivity and reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

iPod shuffle 2012

We take another look at the Apple iPod shuffle to see if it makes sense in 2012.

Great build quality ; VoiceOver works well ; Respectable sound quality

Still function-light ; Limited storage

Format support is also the standard among the iPod family. AAC and MP3 are the two main types supported, with Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV available for those not willing to sacrifice quality for file size. With just 2GB of internal memory, though,...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

iPod shuffle 4th Gen (2010)

Will Apple's acceptance that the iPod shuffle needs physical controls redeem its entry-level device?

is, the issue isn't the lack of a larger capacity but equally portable player in Apple's iPod line-up, but rather that of pricing. The gap between the 2GB, £39 iPod shuffle and the £129, 8GB iPod nano is enough that we doubt anyone looking at the...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle (4G) review

Apple's Shuffle is back in a user-friendly format that marks a return to form from the unsuccessful third generation player

Great looks ; easier to use than the last version ; improved sound quality

Only 2GB of memory means you’ll have to really compress your tunes

The iPod Shuffle is back to its best, sounding and looking as good as ever

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : T3 (t3.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle 4th generation review

New iPod Shuffle slims down, but new features speak volumes.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (techradar.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle 4GB review

Is the new shuffle the greatest screen-less MP3 player yet?

VoiceOver feature ; Introduction of playlists ; Beautiful design

Can't use standard earbuds

Superb design, packed with new features. Great value for money, too.

May, 2009

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Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB

The iPod Shuffle keeps it simple – and it's brilliantly effective

Feels good, slick interface ; neat features ; sound is superb

2GB capacity is only option available to you

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPod shuffle 4G

Apple's iPod Shuffle received another makeover when Apple launched its new iPod line up in September, but were they right to go back to one of the previous designs or has the re-inclusion of buttons spoilt it? While the iPod touch is the flagship and...

Small, light, VoiceOver feature, ability to limit volume, Genius playlist support

No screen, has to be managed from your computer, only 2GB

The iPod shuffle is a simple and easy to use MP3 player that will require you to have some grasp of iTunes to get the most out of it, but if you've got that you'll love it. For runners, the ability to create playlists based on the Genius mixes is a...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Kevin Cheng, (techadvisor.co.uk)

Fourth-generation Apple iPod shuffle review

The fourth-generation Apple iPod shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner.

Apple's fourth-generation iPod Shuffle is a sleek and easy-to-use device, largely thanks to the return of the controls offered by the first- and second-generation Shuffles. The VoiceOver feature is also a big winner.

Oct, 2010

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Apple iPod Shuffle 4G review

Apple has swallowed its pride and reintroduced buttons to the iPod Shuffle

Stylish, simple and perfectly suited to the gym

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Apple iPod Shuffle (4th generation) review

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The 4th generation of the Apple iPod Shuffle, launched in September 2010, is the smallest iPod around. It's a great device for using at the gym, and at just £39 it's fantastic value. But will the reduced size, and price tag, compromise its performance?...

Feb, 2016

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