New iPod Shuffle!

[GommeInc]

You remind me of my old maths teacher

He reminds me of a grandad Loads of people I know listened to music during lessons, mainly in practical work like science or art/photography, and they did well - it helped most of them concentrate while the others were too boffy to care otherwise.

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I want one.. I think the bit about it speaking to you is cool

[James!]

I actually like it, it maybe is something you can choke on but for people on the go (e.g going to work, school) and just want something to pass the time, it's a good product.

[Mikey]

I don't like it, it's too small and could get lost easily.

[James!]

I don't like it, it's too small and could get lost easily.

So could the previous version of the iPod shuffle?

[Jam]

I fail to see why you would need to listen to an iPod at school unless you were socially ******ed. *shrug*

Yes I am. Unfortunatly Microsoft doesnt allow ****** as a word in GamerTag's and had to settle with reject.

[Kipp]

Its bloody horrible.

[xxMATTGxx]

Just a tiny update on the iPod Shuffle:

Thanks to MacRumors.com

The Mac web has been abuzz over the past few days regarding the possibility of an "authentication" or "DRM" chip included inside the headphones for Apple's new iPod shuffle released last week. After several days of investigation, explanations, and misunderstandings, the chip appears to contain no authorization or encryption component.

Following up on comments from iLounge regarding the existence of such a chip, Boing Boing Gadgets discovered the chip located inside the new iPod shuffles' headphone control module. The discovery touched off speculation that Apple had added the chip as a means to force third-party manufacturers to pay a licensing fee in order to produce headphones compatible with the new iPod shuffle.

Macworld, however, contacted an Apple spokesman about the matter. While the spokesman confirmed the existence of the chip, its intended purpose is said to be related to the "Made for iPod" program alone. Boing Boing Gadgets was also able to speak with Apple and received what is so far the clearest explanation regarding whether the chip contains DRM:

Just spoke with Apple. There is no encryption or authentication on the chip, so clones could conceivably be made, just not with "Made for iPod" official certification. And now we know!
Update: Apple offers a "Made for iPod" licensing certification for accessories that work with their iPods. With the introduction of this chip, Apple seems to have extended "Made for iPod" certification to headphones/remotes that work with the iPod shuffle. Previously, these accessories were not required to be "Made for iPod" certified. So while there is no DRM in the chips, themselves, it is unlikely that a 3rd party manufacturer would be carried in an Apple Store unless they are "Made for iPod". The implication is that Apple has further extended their control over 3rd party accessories for the iPod.

[GommeInc]

Just a tiny update on the iPod Shuffle:

Thanks to MacRumors.com

Seems like a waste of time and resources for Apple. It's not like their headphones are that amazing anyway :/ It's like they're trying to alienate other companies and maybe even customers with this "Not made for Apple. Made for Apple" policy.

[Nick.]

Seems like a waste of time and resources for Apple. It's not like their headphones are that amazing anyway :/ It's like they're trying to alienate other companies and maybe even customers with this "Not made for Apple. Made for Apple" policy.

I don't get what you are getting at. You get 'Made for Microsoft' games don't you? :S