All about ipod/ipod mini/ipod shuffle

[stilafaux]

hey kare, have you gotten ur ishuffle yet? I was at Parisilk just now and the guy was telling me that it requires a data cable and its not plug and play?? :huh:

A little lost as they did not allow me to open up and see whats innit

[kare2711]

Didn't get. Got the mini instead What data cable? USB? Thought the transfer should be the same as the other iPods?

[stilafaux]

ooh, that's sweet kare!
I thought it was a plug and play since it was a thumbdrive like item.

I think the guy at the store was talking crap, he told me it cant plug and play

[kare2711]

Well, I think what he meant was that you have to first transfer music from your pc to the shuffle, via the USB cable?

[stilafaux]

I think so kare2711 I think that was what he was trying to say but i think he didnt put like how you do.
he just said "cannot plug and play like a thumbdrive. it is not a thumbdrive, must use cable"

He was like so impatient and stuff. Was quite peeved with him. bad CS!!!

[kare2711]

You should go to one of the apple stores to get your Shuffle. Better CS, I'm sure.

[brainspoil]

Just got my i shuffle! Well, it's my first mp3 player so im not too bothered by the fact that there's no display. Besides i can almost recognise all their intros so if i wanna look for a song i just skip skip skip, till i get it! Used it for jogging today!

[jazel]

i only knew ipod mini has dropped in price after i came to this thread. no wonder i saw so many people on the streets listening to ipod minis. i was still wondering "people are so rich nowadays. paying $458 for a mini?"

[razzleydazzley]

i got my ipod shuffle from my brother for my 21st birthday.. it's really handy and much less of a hassle than my discman that was also a gift from my brother 2 years ago...

i really love ipod shuffle.. it's so tiny and light and it can go everywhere i go.. if i had the money.. i would go for ipod photo.. the full colour one.. price dropped also... which is a good thing!!! but with my shuffle.. i doubt i'll need another ipod.. :huh:

[appie]

Bought an Ipod 20G 2days ago at Tangs. The battery life really sucks.. Can't even last for 4 hours which claim can last for 12hrs.. :Doh:

Is it manufacturer's fault? What can I do?

[brandedcarrie]

want to get an ipod mini. but seems it is sold out.....anyone have bought the new generation ipod mini yet? seems a bit lame to charge it to a USB port through my computer....anyone can share how long the battery for ipod mini can last? i'm just afraid......

[roxyger]

What is the different between shuffle & mini? I hope to get the latest generation of mini in pink soon!

[kare2711]

Roxyger, a few. Obvious ones are:

Shuffle: No screen. So can't choose which songs to listen to. Can be used as Flashdrive.

[shazzerlyn]

brandedcarrie: i got a mini ipod 4GB, battery is supposed to last for 5 hours. Sometimes it only lasts about 3 hours plus, but was surprised when it lasted 4 hours plus when I used it during a ride to from Penang to KL. Only complain i have against my ipod mini is that I can't see the song tittles in full, unlike the ipod photo, which scrolls and you can see the full song tittle. hope the info helps!

[duckiee]

supposedly, the 2nd generation ipod mini's battery's better. check out this review under battery performance.