Apple Ipod Shuffle MP3 : What's so great about them?

So if you wanted to know why you should or should not buy one of these new smaller Ipod shuffles - stick around for a minute or two. You want an ipod because of the coolness factor, but the prices are a result of demand. You know you could get a similar MP3 Player for much less money, but it wouldn't be an ipod. So if you are going for status then you are after an Ipod. If you want a lower costing ipod you will want to go with the shuffle.
The shuffle is the smallest ipod that Apple makes. But hey it still does a whole lot for its size! For around 80$ you get a mp3 player that can hold up to 240 songs or 1gb. Is there really any need for more? Do you really like that many songs in the first place? If you do youcan rotate your songs - don't worry.

This second generation is also a whole lot smaller and lighter than the 1st generation model. The 2nd gen. weighs only half an ounce. You can't get much lighter than that, it makes it that much easier tocarry around with you. The size is great too, less than two inches tall and high. The smaller size makes this great for active sports enthusiasts. You can jog around without strapping it to your arm (the 1st gen. you had to strap it to your arm with the arm band, you can still do that.) If you are walking or cycling, just about any sport (not water sports-ok.)
Another great thing is the built in clip, also made of metal. You just clip it anywhere and Rock On! Now they have colors, four colors plus the silver, so five in all. The other colors are red, green, blue, and orange. You can pick the color that suits your style or pick your favorite color. They of course have different colored skins or jackets, so you can have a different color everyday. Or at least change it up every once in a while. Maybe you want to match your clothes or purse.

Apple of course wanting to make as much money as possible from their products, has a long list of accessories for the shuffle. You still can get that arm band if you like having it hang around your arm. They have a case that goes around your ipod and you can wrap the headphones around it and the case holds the cord in place. I could go on and on (too late I think I already have.) They have lots of accessories as you can tell.
Possible drawbacks to this model:
#1. No Screen - So there is no screen, it's price or screen here, you have to make a gepromise. It's your music right? Do you need to know what the song is named or the artists name? You probably already know those. What about how long the song is or how long it has been playing, again not necessary. You will quickly learn where the buttons are on the raised ring, and be able to play what you want without looking at the shuffle.
#2. Battery Life - This has a 12 hour rechargeable battery, that you recharge with the dock. If you use it a lot you will be charging it a lot. It's not really that bad. And it is better for the environment - think of all those batteries in the landfills.
Most people that actually own the Ipod shuffle totally love it and can live without the bulky screen and extras. This is great for anyone who likes to listen to music. Also makes a great gift!