Shuffling Back
March 23rd, 2009 by admin
UPDATE
The playlist have been created and the sync is complete. As we have a pair of the high-end Apple ear-phones we used these and the sound quality is very good. On a par with an iPhone at least. The voice-over function also works well and after the remote has been used a couple of times we do not think the control scheme is that complex (as others claim). The most important features of the remote require the least ‘clicks’
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Finally we are back up. Our previous domain name registrar decided that they would not offer this service and so we had to migrate to another provider.
Although a few months have passed we wanted to start off with the Apple iPod 3rd Generation.
Recently announced, and despite having received mixed reviews, this iPod is very appealing to those who seek out the minimalist aesthetic in product design.
As soon as possible a visit to the Apple Store allowed us to procure one. After comparing the two options; anodised black or anodised silver, a black model was selected.
The iPod Shuffle was beautifully packaged, as usual with the minimum of waste.
The design itself is oft described as bland. To the minimalist this is ‘music to their ears’ (pardon the pun). We think the design is distilled to the essentials and with the remote now integral with the RH earphone cord the overall look is further refined.
This model introduces playlist support which, with the right combination of presses on the remote, speaks the playlist names to the user. We have decided that the following five playlists would support our listening requirements;
- Ambient
- Exercise
- Hotel
- Minimal
- Techno
Suitably minimal – what do you think?
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