Available in a variety of colors, the shuffle keeps things simple. Choose from one of two storage capacities: the 2 GB version promises up to 500 songs, or you can double that on the 4 GB shuffle (1,000 songs). Both models have a unique headphone remote that puts control front and center, allowing you to fast-forward, rewind, pause, and play songs in an instant. It's also where you'll pump the volume up (or down, of course).
A single switch on the top lets you decide if you want to play all of your music in a random order or if you want to hear playlists and albums in the order you saved them using iTunes. All of this atop a sturdy clip that lets you take your music anywhere--without any hassle. And it's the perfect workout partner: Clip it to your shirt and go, without the worry of dropping your high-capacity video MP3 player.
Apple's VoiceOver feature also is included, and it's perfect for the fitness buffs or anyone else whose hands are occupied--say you're listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you without interrupting your music.
Not only is the package appealing, but so is the price. Checking in at well below $100--considerably less than its screen-bearing cousins--the shuffle is easy on your pocketbook. Many find it so affordable that they use it as a second device, either for a specific purpose (maybe it's loaded with motivating music for workouts, or it could be your audiobooks-only player) or for times when you just want to clip it on and go.