Apple's new ipod shuffle. click buttons for play/skip removed.

[desiibond]

Introducing VoiceOver.
Musically speaking, the new iPod shuffle is brilliant, thanks to an exciting new feature called VoiceOver. 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 as the music dips down. It even announces the names of your playlists. And when your battery needs charging, VoiceOver tells you that, too.
source: apple.com

Specifications:

battery: Up to 10 hours when fully charged
weight: 10.7 grams
thickness: 7.8 mm (including clip)
Price is 79$ for 4Gb of space.

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PS: I really want to listen to it when it says "Beedi Jalaike"
fanboys, please don't say "who wants click wheel when you have voice"

my question is, how to skip or replay a track???

 

[thewisecrab]

More info here:
*i.gizmodo.com/5167946/new-ipod-shuffle-moves-buttons-to-headphones-adds-text-to-speech

 

[desiibond]

ooh. now I got it

Anyways:

Easy access controls.
The controls of the new iPod shuffle are located on the right earbud cord. With command central now strategically placed in this more convenient location, you can navigate your music — and activate the VoiceOver feature — without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you’re doing.

Multiple playlists.
You’ve probably made multiple playlists in iTunes. One for your commute. One for the gym. One for just chilling out. With the new iPod shuffle, you can sync your playlists and always find the perfect mix for your activity or mood. VoiceOver tells you the name of each playlist, so it’s easy to switch between them and find the one you want without looking.

1.8" tall x 0.3" thin to be exact.
To create the world’s smallest music player, we moved the controls from iPod shuffle to the earbud cord. This allowed us to make the new iPod shuffle dramatically smaller, but not just for dramatically smaller’s sake. It’s also easier to use, with the controls located where you can access them quickly.

 

[desiibond]

Update:

This player requires extra adapter for third-party headphones and the adapter costs 20-30$.

This means I need to pay 100$-110$ to use this player with real headphones and for the same price I get Cowon D2. Absolutely $#$(#)$(&)
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Also, controls on apple earphones means that you cannot use third party headphones to control playback.

PS: now, I hope someone from EU sues apple for trying monopoly in headphone market

 

[k4ce]

very innovative ... i've always liked apple's smaller music players ( i have 2g and the 4g nano) ... yeah , but real issues if u wanna use a decent earphone wid this new shuffle ... i might buy this once floola has support ... i hate itunes

say , anyone tried the new apple 79$ earphones ?