The new 4 GB iPod shuffle is half the size of the previous version, but holds four times the music. The audio quality is amazing for such a small device. The new VoiceoOver when used to announce the name of the song and the artist is a striking feature, but not necessarily very valuable. However, when VoiceOver it is employed to announce playlists, it becomes an extremely useful feature allowing the user to control the music without a screen.

With this control, this lowest priced iPod becomes more useful and appealing for a larger audience. However, it is still not for everyone. Those needing a small discreet player will love it. Some, however, may not be happy using the included earbuds and some may not like inline headphone control. And although its small footprint will be a plus for many, those who are prone to losing things may want to stay away.

Pros:

• Support for playlists
• Large capacity
• Low price
• Great audio quality
• Miniscule size

Cons:

• Controls in the headphones limits the choice of headphones you can use with the device.
• Inline headphone controls slightly difficult to learn
• Miniscule size