Comments on: Steve Jobs dream – iPod without buttons

By: steve

steve — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:10:31 +0000

The headphones have buttons but that’s it, the device has none.

By: Doug Hall

Doug Hall — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:07:05 +0000

What do you mean, no buttons? The headphone has three buttons. Okay, they may not look like buttons, but you have to press them for it to work. What would you call them?

I think this iPod Shuffle is a terrible design. Having buttons in the cord of such a small device is like having a remote control for a remote control. Replacing these flimsy, proprietary headphones will require at least half the original investment. So, should we just throw it away and buy a new one?

Furthermore, the everlasting quest to make things smaller is becoming absurd. I’m reminded of Will Ferrell answering a flip phone the size of his pinky finger. Hey, Apple, get a clue. Keep them the same size, but make them CHEAPER! But, if you’re going to make it small, make it fit inside my ears, and telepathically controlled.

By: Leroy J.

Leroy J. — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:32:29 +0000

Two thumbs down!

This is the beginning of Apples downfall.

simpletext voices are horrible.

By: SomeOne

SomeOne — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:06:20 +0000

Using the older earphone foams has helped me get those earbuds to fit better.

And, note that several 3rd parties have announced support for the in-line remote via their own products:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/12/so-it-begins-klipsch-scosche-unveil-voiceover-compatible-ipod/

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:01:53 +0000

I like the idea of the new shuffle. However I am one of those users whose ears are not suitable for earbuds. With the controls for the Shuffle on the earbuds I am excluded from using the new Shuffle as is anyone who can not or does not wish to use the iconic white earbuds
And buying an adapter for $25 for a $75 unit is going to be ridiculous