I don't own one (yet), but Apple recently released (like within the last week) a software update for iPods. Visit www.apple.com/ipod to download it. It might fix your problems. If not, I'd send it back to Apple and get a new one.
I did the update, and that's when the damn thing stopped charging.
I have a Mac. I would have totally gone for the bigger one, but it's so cute and compact and makes my 5+ mile runs so much better than carrying anything bulky (I just stick it under my brastrap and forget about it). I'm going to take it back tomorrow.
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Posted - Mar 3 2005 : 11:24AM
Mason - I have a little philips micro jukebox. Works well. No problems charging - battery lasts a long time. I think it's a lot cheaper than an ipod. I don't love the music management programs that came with it. But I don't know how others work. It uses flash memory (not a hard drive) so I can run with it. It's not cute, but it is compact :)
Many mp3 players can be identified as flash drives in Windows and you can simply copy files to them. No need to install file managers or file transfer software.
While Mrs. Oatmeal's Creative MuVo Micro N200 isn't as stylish as the iShuffle it's cheap and more practical.
It uses one AAA battery (can be rechargeable.) It can be worn on your arm, belt or as a necklace.
It even has a display so you can skip songs and an FM tuner (probably crap reception) that you can record while listening. I think it was $115 CDN so it must be cheaper than the iShuffle in the US.
Steph's player can be used as a drive via USB but it appears to have some type of partitioning mechanism or non-standard file system format. You can read and write files to it just like a drive but those files are not playable by the player's firmware.
I haven't played around with it much but the only way that we've found to get the mp3 files to the device in a playable format is to use its bundled software. Also, when you load files to the device using their software those files are not visible to Windows Explorer via USB port.
Apple was kind enough to replace my iPod Shuffle with a brand new one. But hey, guess what?!?!
It fucking broke again. Same exact thing happened.
The funny thing is that when I returned it the first time, as I was leaving the counter at the Mac Store, I heard a lady complaining about the same problem. These suckers got bugs.
Apple stock dropped today due to lower expectations of future iPod purchses. They are now offering discounts on newer models for trade ins. Pretty funny stuff.
I've read that this is a common complaint for long distance runners who use the regular iPods; they simply can't handle the motion. I've heard that the iPod Shuffle is a great alternative and can handle long distances just fine. I could take mine up to 6 miles without any interruption whatsoever. Now if my computer could find the sucker on my desktop and it could recharge itself, all would be swell. I should have bought that Nike one you put on your shoes.
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Posted - Jun 5 2005 : 2:02AM
Good thread - I'm getting ready to get one - need one that's easy and quick to use, and will take a beating while I'm working out. Would prefer it to have some sort of display too. That Mpio one looks interesting...
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Posted - Jun 5 2005 : 4:19AM
This one from Lexar looks like a good Shuffle alternative. It has a display and right now is bundled with two flash drives, a 128 MB and a 1 GB drive. It also takes two standard AAA batteries.
flash memory based mp3 players are awesome for any sports like running, cycling or rollerblading. There're light and have no moving parts to worry about.
Look for ones that come with a strap so you can wear it on your bicept with the headphone wires running under your shirt or from behind.
The shuffles two shortcomings, and they're huge, are a lack of display and replaceable batteries. Rechargeables have a limited shelf life and if you can't replace them it's a disposable product.
I wonder when they'll introduce wireless headsets to mp3 devices?
I love my 1GB iPod shuffle and have not had any problems, even during exercise. Still, it is good to hear about these issues so I can keep my eyes open, and know if I see one that it should be a known problem.
I love the darn thing. It's the size of a credit card but as thick as several. You just drag and drop (any) files into it, it also has FM radio and recording, voice recording, and an equalizer. I'm an Oaf and if I haven't killed it in six months of hard use, neither will you.
I love the darn thing. It's the size of a credit card but as thick as several. You just drag and drop (any) files into it, it also has FM radio and recording, voice recording, and an equalizer. I'm an Oaf and if I haven't killed it in six months of hard use, neither will you.
I like the Creative Muvo Slim too, I would get it if I would need a 2nd MP3 player. The only downside of it is that I would need to carry the USB cable, with my TX FM I can go anywhere with it and plug it to any computer without any cables, it is really useful for the college since I do work here and there.
There are other mp3 players that have the USB connector built in (Creative MuVo TX FM, MuVo TX, MuVo USB 2.0 and MuVo NX models.) The body is two pieces so they're not as elegant (or as dependable?) a solution as the MuVo Slim or V200 but they get rid of the cord.