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One of the drawbacks of the 2nd gen. iPod Shuffle was that it lacked an integrated docking method. Monster obviously noticed the flaw and released the iSlim Shuffle charger in response. It is impressively small. At $14.95 the price is reasonable. Considering the Shuffle is an absolute minimalist player, spending more to kit it out probably is not the main idea. Still, that has not stopped it being decked out in 18K solid gold in the past.
Like communism, this is a great idea—but like communism it will never work. You will get it and you will be happy at the cute stature of it. Your girlfriend will love it too; it might even stop her thinking about babies for a second, if you are lucky. One day however, you will lose it and you will realise the only reason you lost it is because it is so damn small. You will curse its infernal size. Your girlfriend will recall babies, everyone will stand around stunned that they were duped into thinking they were equal when, in fact, there were loads of people who were more equal than others. The balances will shift, democracy will rightfully rule and some people will get cheap oil. Point is, just get a MP3 player with a screen and an inbuilt docking method if you are that fussed, it will save everyone the hassle. [Slippery Brick].
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I agree. well put.
I don't see why you're trashing this so hard. If people are capable of keeping track of the shuffle, I don't see why they wouldn't be able to keep track of this thing. They could leave it plugged into their computer if nothing else.
looks like a smart product to me. Perfect for the Shuffle Market..
PS, who's Haroon Malik?
@drumz0rz: Haroon's the new weekend writer from over the pond!
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Must be a slow Saturday - I've clicked my 'Giz' icon 10+ times already and keep finding this story on the top of the page - GIVE ME MY CANDY, GizDaddy!!!
brilliant post.
i'm not sure if that was genius or retarded, but it may just be my favoritest blog post evar.
no shit. i have one of those portable shuffle cables (not this one, fucking expensive. got mine for $2.99). but it's been sitting at the top of the comp tower ever since.
If you're stupid enough not to take care of your things, you will surely lose this (and probably your shuffle too!). If the only downside you see is the thought that you'll lose it eventually, never buy a shuffle in the first place.
haroon, could you please tell us the difference between a tosser and a wanker?
Sounds like a useful product especially for syncing with a laptop while traveling.
I hope the author works out his "issues."
The first gen shuffle still is much better than the second gen. It's small, no display, easy usability, and it has a built-in USB connector.
The new shuffle justs irks me. And with that connector, it's just as big as the other small MP3 players with built-in USB connectors.
since it uses up the headphone jack, you will have take it apart to listen to music. it will be lossed or not with you when you need it
We've been here, for cheaper.
And you can still make your own.
A monster product for under $50? Unpossible!
The problem with this post is that you'll never get your girlfriend to stop thinking about babies. Sheesh! The new guy needs to learn about this stuff.
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