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Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006)

Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006)
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alaScore 94

9574 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9574 reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the sound and price. The portability and size are also appreciated, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 324 user reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the sound and performance. The price and design are also appreciated. Many are negative about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the portability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6104 user reviews of Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen, 2006) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the sound and price are generally positive. The size and portability also get good reviews, but comments are divided on the reliability.

usability, portability, size, price, sound

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (trustedreviews.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB

 

If you have a penchant for minimalist, well-engineered design then the second generation Shuffle should be on your short-list.

The new Shuffle is absolutely tiny, too, much smaller than the previous model. It measures 41 x 27 x 10mm, or just a touch smaller than the screen on my Sony Ericsson K800i. That's enough room for the familiar circular Shuffle control – play/pause...

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Benny Har-Even (trustedreviews.com)

Apple iPod shuffle

 

Apple wants us to live a 'life less orderly' with its iPod shuffle. But is the lack of screen too much of a compromise?

As its competitors pile ever more features into their players in an attempt to dislodge Apple, it goes the other way and makes an even more simplistic player. It’s true that if any other company tried to release a MP3 player without a screen they’d get...

Feb, 2005
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Expert review by : Luke Peters (t3.com)

New iPod Shuffle review

 

New iPod Shuffle slims down, but new features speak volumes. Quite literally

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Apple iPod shuffle (2nd Gen 1GB)

 

If the lack of a display or hold button not to mention Apple's ubiquity don't bother you, this is a superb player

Truly musical performance from a tiny package

No display or hold button

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB Flash MP3 Player overview

 

iPod Shuffle 1GB

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Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB MP3 Player overview

 

IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB GREEN RETAIL ONLY

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Expert review by (macformat.co.uk)

Apple iPod shuffle

 

Of all the iPods in the updated range, the one that's changed the least is the iPod shuffle; compared to its predecessor, it costs the same and offers the same capacity

Small and cute, Built-in clip, Very good audio

Very poor value, Still only 1GB, No new features

Despite its strengths, the iPod shuffle's lack of a refresh makes it worse value than ever

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by (macformat.co.uk)

Apple iPod shuffle 1GB

 

The new iPod shuffle has been completely redesigned from the ground up. It's less than half the size of the previous shuffle and comes with an aluminium case that has a special clip on the back, so that you can attach it to your clothing.

It's tiny!, C lips on clothing, Cool factor, Reasonable storage

Needs dock to connect, No screen

This iPod shuffle is going to be another big hit for Apple.

Jan, 2007
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iPod shuffle review

 

Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle will please minimalist-design enthusiasts. Smaller than a USB thumb drive, it is completely devoid of buttons, knobs, and a screen. While it is attractive, the shuffle's earbud controls and VoiceOver feature might...

If you're looking strictly for an audio player that doesn't take up a lot of space, the third-generation iPod shuffle is ideal. But if you're unwilling to drop sixty quid for a feature-scarce MP3 player, you might want to consider some less expensive...

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Apple iPod Shuffle 2G review

 

Apple's second-generation budget iPod is short on function but high on style.

Nov, 2006
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