One of the new products that Apple introduced on Wednesday September 1, 2010 in San Francisco, USA is a new model of iPod Shuffle. This is the fourth-generation iPod Shuffle has ever produced electronics company based in Cupertino, California, U.S..
New iPod shuffle could be said to combine the advantages of three generations of his predecessors but with a more compact size. If the three previous models, rectangular, the latest iPod shuffle tend to square the size of 2.9 cm x 3.1 cm and a thickness of less than 1 cm.
Glance it looks like the second generation iPod Shuffle because it re-uses a large circular button that typical iPod and use the aluminum casing. In the third generation, Apple is removing the key and replace it with VoiceOver feature that allows commands using voice alone. However, for the fourth generation, Apple apparently learned of consumer complaints.
“We think it makes the iPod Shuffle as a music player with the most affordable price yet easy to operate. The second generation is better than the first generation with a smaller size. The third generation we remove the button. But people apparently miss the key,” Apple CEO Steve Jobs said when introducing him in front of the press and investors.
Compared with other iPod models, iPod Shuffle is the most lightweight and compact. At the back there menyematkannya clamp for easy on the outskirts of your shirt or pants. Although re-use keys, VoiceOver feature retained so that users can ask for the title song or a set playlist that is playing with a voice command voice in the choice of 19 languages.
In addition, the iPod Shuffle to any Genius playlist features previously only available in the iPod Nano and iPod Touch. With this feature, just activate the Genius feature in iTunes and it automatically selects the best combination and then synchronize the list of songs into your iPod Shuffle.
Problem of battery life, this new model capable of playing music for 15 hours without stopping. Appearance even more chick with a choice of five bright colors, namely pink, blue, silver, green, and orange. With a capacity of 2 GB, it costs only $49 USD.