I bought this specifically to use at the gym and on airplanes. The small size and controls that are easy to use without looking at them are great for both.

Using iTunes isn't that bad, but you really have to pick ONE computer for this device and only use it with that. Even if you try just to play the iPod through a different computer it won't let you. I created several different play lists in iTunes and every now an then sync a new one on the iPod, even though all the lists would fit at once. I do this because the shuffle does not have its own concept of a play list and forwarding through the songs to find the one you are in the mood for gets old.

In summary, limited, but good for specific things. Don't mistake this for a more general purpose player.

The Apple iPod shuffle that I bought is awesome. The price was about 40$ cheaper buying through Amazon then it was in any of the stores I went into. Plus it keeps all my songs when my computer crashes, which is often. Maybe I will be buying a new computer this way......

I bought this product as a gift for my wife, july 2007. Within 4 months it had to be replaced for a new one, in 5 months it had to be replaced again, in 4 months that last replacement stop working and I was out of the 1 year guarantee (no more replacements) and a very upset wife!

This tiny Ipod is too small to be of any real use.
There is no display so you are guessing what is playing.
Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Metal (2nd Generation)

Thanks you so much for the orange ipod. My dad will love it....gator fan that he is.....great purchase experience with this vendor!