iPOD shuffle .. I love this thing

shazaam · 07-11-2005, 07:06 PM

Went into bestbuy today, just looking around and I saw this sitting there. I was like hhmmm cool little gadget, then I happened to notice one that had that open box sticker on it. Price $49.99.

So I picked it up today. My sister already had the ipod mini. So all the songs were already downloaded. It holds about 120 songs. It's the perfect size, weighs like .02 ounces.

It doesn't have a screen, or some of the other fancy features of the other ipods. But for $50 and my needs it was an awesome buy.

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tulsa_97SR5 · 07-11-2005, 07:31 PM

be careful, that little Ipod can lead to an expensive habit. My wife got an Ipod min a few months ago, and a few weeks ago picked up an Imac. Apple stuff works really really well. I bet you love it.

ldivinag · 07-11-2005, 09:35 PM

yeas... but have you seen the iMac Flea???

http://www.nytimes.com/video/html/20...EST_VIDEO.html

iGGz · 07-11-2005, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldivinag

yeas... but have you seen the iMac Flea???

http://www.nytimes.com/video/html/20...EST_VIDEO.html

lol oh man thats one of the funniest things I've seen lately... the 750X iZoom Visual Enlargement Device lol...

I like the flea collar thats pretty tight...

Ian

lee · 07-12-2005, 05:04 AM

that flea ad is hilarious

X-AWDriver · 07-12-2005, 06:14 AM

The Flea Collar

firemedic · 07-12-2005, 06:28 AM

I have a 40G Ipod, which I love. We bought a Shuffle for the wife, but had to return it as it was not recognized when plugged into our computer (PC not Mac). I spent several days trying to trouble shoot it to no avail. After some research I found it is a common problem with the Shuffles. We were bummed, and will probably get a Ipod Mini instead.

shazaam · 07-12-2005, 07:03 AM

I guess that what explains it being an open box item. It worked with our main computer. I have to check my laptop too now.

thanks for the heads up!

dlbrunner · 07-12-2005, 09:02 AM

I got one with the open box, but I paid 90$ grrrrrr. I love my shuffle, I have a cassete adapter, and hang the shuffle from the mirror, the setup is cool. I use a computer not hooked up to the net for my music, and I had to install new usb ports (2.something) then service pak 2, but the cool thing was, I loaded service pak2 onto the ipod, then to the machine, the machine did not recognize the ipod without sp2, but it did recognize the ipod as a removable drive.
Yeah, talk about an expensive habit, I want the 40GB now

HOJU · 07-12-2005, 05:21 PM

the shuffle is pretty sweet considering it's basically just a jump drive with a headphone jack on it.... still wouldn't mind getting one, it would be great for snowmobiling!

Bob_98SR5 · 07-12-2005, 08:05 PM

I've always wondered about mp3 players, users, songs, etc in general: can you *really* fill up, say, an iPod Mini 6GB with 1500 songs? I mean, who has 1500 songs that they actually like?!?!

I had a 256mb samsung player and it could hold about 80 songs. i really, REALLY had to search for 80 songs that i liked!

bob

EWAYota · 07-12-2005, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

I've always wondered about mp3 players, users, songs, etc in general: can you *really* fill up, say, an iPod Mini 6GB with 1500 songs? I mean, who has 1500 songs that they actually like?!?!

I had a 256mb samsung player and it could hold about 80 songs. i really, REALLY had to search for 80 songs that i liked!

bob

i have 3314 songs on my 20gb Ipod. I went to minimize my music to clear up space on my hard drive. with itunes, it shows when the last time you listened to the song. i've listened to all of mine in the last 2 weeks, and know all the songs on there. i'd add more songs, as i have written down songs that i lost in the transfer that i need to replace along with songs that i have learned to love over the radio. thats about another 300 songs, along with the 200+ cds back in washington st. that i still need to add. i just need to get a external hard drive for my laptop as i only have 845mb left on this.

you might be wondering why all the songs, but when you live your summers traveling around on 4-7 hour bus rides 2x a week, every other week, you learn alot of songs (especially over 7 years of doing this)

iGGz · 07-12-2005, 09:32 PM

My MP3 player only holds 20,000 songs.. POS.. ha!

Na I will never get that many on there.. and if I do I wont ever hear one song twice.. I hope..

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kronicx · 07-12-2005, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

I've always wondered about mp3 players, users, songs, etc in general: can you *really* fill up, say, an iPod Mini 6GB with 1500 songs? I mean, who has 1500 songs that they actually like?!?!

I had a 256mb samsung player and it could hold about 80 songs. i really, REALLY had to search for 80 songs that i liked!

bob

Absolutely, music is my life. I have about 6600 songs, and I'm listening to music constantly. Different times, different moods, different genres of music. I couldn't imagine no iTunes or iPod.

On a related note, my hard drive just crashed and I'm having to reimport all of my music. You know how bad it sucks to have to reimport that much music? Back up your data boys and girls.

89macrunner · 07-13-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronicx

Absolutely, music is my life. I have about 6600 songs, and I'm listening to music constantly. Different times, different moods, different genres of music. I couldn't imagine no iTunes or iPod.

On a related note, my hard drive just crashed and I'm having to reimport all of my music. You know how bad it sucks to have to reimport that much music? Back up your data boys and girls.

get a mac..they never crash..but as for backing up my library (4500 songs)
is copied exactly to several diffrent places..

my 40gb ipod
windows pc
ibook
DVD's

shazaam · 08-22-2005, 06:29 PM

so after about a month of owning this thing. It quit working on me. I've spent the last two and half hours trying to fix it. All it does is blink alternating green/yellow lights at me.

I've updated the software, deleted old software, reinstall new software, reset the flash memory, blah blah blah ... so tomorrow this POS is going back, I'm kinda pissed now. Why can't they just make things that work. Now I know why I don't buy apple computers.

kronicx · 08-22-2005, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdastg1

Now I know why I don't buy apple computers.

Gotta love blanket statements.

Error light

If iPod shuffle has an error, the front status light will blink orange and green when you press any button. If you see this, try turning off iPod shuffle, waiting a few seconds, and then turning it back on. If you still see the front status light blink orange and green, it could indicate that you have no songs on your iPod shuffle to play. Use iTunes to add songs to iPod shuffle and make sure the songs you are adding are compatible.

If you still see a blinking orange and green light, use iPod Updater 2005-02-11 or later to Restore iPod shuffle, and then use iTunes to add songs. If you still see orange and green, your iPod shuffle may need service.

SLC Punk · 08-22-2005, 07:12 PM

My wife bought me a iPod shuffle for my birthday in Feb. I got the arm strap and its great to take to the gym. I don't have to worry about breaking or getting scratches on the screen. Now she wants me to buy her one.

shazaam · 08-22-2005, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronicx

Gotta love blanket statements.

Error light

If iPod shuffle has an error, the front status light will blink orange and green when you press any button. If you see this, try turning off iPod shuffle, waiting a few seconds, and then turning it back on. If you still see the front status light blink orange and green, it could indicate that you have no songs on your iPod shuffle to play. Use iTunes to add songs to iPod shuffle and make sure the songs you are adding are compatible.

If you still see a blinking orange and green light, use iPod Updater 2005-02-11 or later to Restore iPod shuffle, and then use iTunes to add songs. If you still see orange and green, your iPod shuffle may need service.

my problem is, is that it doesn't even recognize the iPOD is plugged in. I've tried it on 3 different computers. I went through the entire trouble shooting guide. , I've downloaded that latest update. nothing.

It's a month old, why does a month old ipod need service? I used it for the same purpose you are. It just stopped working one day.

While the RCA lycra I've had for several years is still running strong.

kronicx · 08-22-2005, 07:43 PM

It's an electronic device, sadly not every single one is perfect. You could have just as easily got a lyra that did the same thing. Trying it on multiple computers was a good idea. I know several people with shuffles that have not had the same issues, I think you just got a bad one. My best advice to you is to not purchase "open box" electronics. Who knows what the person did to it before returning it. Good luck.

jscarrozzo · 08-22-2005, 09:40 PM

Ive had 3 ipods already...3rd gen 20gb, 4th gen 20gb, and now my 30gb photo. I love the photo, it is so much nicer than the regular ones...

nice buy on the shuffle..they are def cool for the size

07-11-2005, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
tulsa_97SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: tulsa, OK Posts: 1,329	be careful, that little Ipod can lead to an expensive habit. My wife got an Ipod min a few months ago, and a few weeks ago picked up an Imac. Apple stuff works really really well. I bet you love it. __________________ Brian 85 sr5, 5spd - back on the road, doing DD duty for now 86 2wd reg cab - future project 90 sr5, 97 - gone

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ldivinag Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Posts: 1,448	yeas... but have you seen the iMac Flea??? http://www.nytimes.com/video/html/20...EST_VIDEO.html __________________ leo d. stock 90 4runner

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firemedic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camas, WA USA Posts: 545	I have a 40G Ipod, which I love. We bought a Shuffle for the wife, but had to return it as it was not recognized when plugged into our computer (PC not Mac). I spent several days trying to trouble shoot it to no avail. After some research I found it is a common problem with the Shuffles. We were bummed, and will probably get a Ipod Mini instead. __________________ Ben Silva 96 Lexus LX450, 125k, front/rear OEM diff locks, CDL switch, Pin 7 mod, power points, wired 850w inverter, jdm "oh crap" bar, OME heavy (850/863) lift, 285/75/16 Cooper STT, spare tire lift mod 98 Lexus LX470, 135k, Britax car seat ;) TLCA member #14300 Camas, WA USA

07-12-2005, 07:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,059	I guess that what explains it being an open box item. It worked with our main computer. I have to check my laptop too now. thanks for the heads up! __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

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lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	that flea ad is hilarious

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dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,141	I got one with the open box, but I paid 90$ grrrrrr. I love my shuffle, I have a cassete adapter, and hang the shuffle from the mirror, the setup is cool. I use a computer not hooked up to the net for my music, and I had to install new usb ports (2.something) then service pak 2, but the cool thing was, I loaded service pak2 onto the ipod, then to the machine, the machine did not recognize the ipod without sp2, but it did recognize the ipod as a removable drive. Yeah, talk about an expensive habit, I want the 40GB now __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

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HOJU Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,278	the shuffle is pretty sweet considering it's basically just a jump drive with a headphone jack on it.... still wouldn't mind getting one, it would be great for snowmobiling! __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Return With Honor

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Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,091	I've always wondered about mp3 players, users, songs, etc in general: can you really fill up, say, an iPod Mini 6GB with 1500 songs? I mean, who has 1500 songs that they actually like?!?! I had a 256mb samsung player and it could hold about 80 songs. i really, REALLY had to search for 80 songs that i liked! bob

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iGGz Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 2,769	My MP3 player only holds 20,000 songs.. POS.. ha! Na I will never get that many on there.. and if I do I wont ever hear one song twice.. I hope.. - __________________ 70,XXX miles 1986 Toyota 4Runner

08-22-2005, 06:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
shazaam Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,059	so after about a month of owning this thing. It quit working on me. I've spent the last two and half hours trying to fix it. All it does is blink alternating green/yellow lights at me. I've updated the software, deleted old software, reinstall new software, reset the flash memory, blah blah blah ... so tomorrow this POS is going back, I'm kinda pissed now. Why can't they just make things that work. Now I know why I don't buy apple computers. __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards. <-- the artist formerly known as sdastg1

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SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	My wife bought me a iPod shuffle for my birthday in Feb. I got the arm strap and its great to take to the gym. I don't have to worry about breaking or getting scratches on the screen. Now she wants me to buy her one. __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

08-22-2005, 07:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
kronicx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 484	It's an electronic device, sadly not every single one is perfect. You could have just as easily got a lyra that did the same thing. Trying it on multiple computers was a good idea. I know several people with shuffles that have not had the same issues, I think you just got a bad one. My best advice to you is to not purchase "open box" electronics. Who knows what the person did to it before returning it. Good luck. __________________ Matt 2003 V8 Titanium Limited 4x4 X-REAS

08-22-2005, 09:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
jscarrozzo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 105	Ive had 3 ipods already...3rd gen 20gb, 4th gen 20gb, and now my 30gb photo. I love the photo, it is so much nicer than the regular ones... nice buy on the shuffle..they are def cool for the size __________________ 93 4x4 Pickup

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