[Dan the audioman]

I don't know what the hell the white box to the left is but you get the idea...

The cap is taken off to reveal the usb connection.

Regards,
Dan

 

[Jeff E]

I believe the white box to the left is the new Mini (Macintosh).

 

[Morphling]

I believe that white box is the mac mini

 

[bln]

If you're a college student, don't bother spending $99 on one of these. Hang around the dining hall or library for a week or so, you'll probably find a half dozen left behind. It's too small, people will lose them constantly.

 

[D-EJ915]

The mac mini actually looks nice...although it'll probably be slow as doodoo..

as for the shuffle, it's actually lamer than I thought since it's all shiny and stuff.

 

[Kirosia]

*Chan gets his black mask, gloves, and running shoes ready*

 

[Evoz]

It's not that bad of a player at all, it works for my needs *gym*. I could always carry it with me without having to worry about it breaking or falling. Good thing alot of people dont like it because that allowed me to pick up one from the store yesterday =p

 

[stevesurf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan the audioman The cap is taken off to reveal the usb connection.

Dan, thank you for posting this; I understand the photo's taken at an angle, but the Shuffle looks a lot smaller that I thought. It will take a trip to the Apple store for me to see if the Shuffle "feels" good and if the cap will stay on.

It's definitely smaller than a tampon!

 

[Dan the audioman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evoz It's not that bad of a player at all, it works for my needs *gym*. I could always carry it with me without having to worry about it breaking or falling. Good thing alot of people dont like it because that allowed me to pick up one from the store yesterday =p

Very good point. I totally forgot about the gym. I HATE the music they play at my gym!

How is the interface? does it ever get confusing to find songs?

Sound quality?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Evoz]

Sound quality is good coming out of ksc-35s, you cant expect superb home rig sound, but its definitely enjoyable. I personally think how the buttons are laid out is awesome. Its very easy to control with just one hand. People say its too "long" of a player, but i realized if it was much shorter, it would be extremely hard to control with one hand. Since I got this player purposely to hold only about 30-40 songs at a time, its not too hard. I can see how having "100 songs" it might be a hassle though, but I dont need to worry about it. Its a perfect player if you just need a couple of hours of music with you. Hope this helps
--Simon

 

[Evoz]

err double post

 

[Dan the audioman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evoz Sound quality is good coming out of ksc-35s, you cant expect superb home rig sound, but its definitely enjoyable. I personally think how the buttons are laid out is awesome. Its very easy to control with just one hand. People say its too "long" of a player, but i realized if it was much shorter, it would be extremely hard to control with one hand. Since I got this player purposely to hold only about 30-40 songs at a time, its not too hard. I can see how having "100 songs" it might be a hassle though, but I dont need to worry about it. Its a perfect player if you just need a couple of hours of music with you. Hope this helps --Simon

Thanks.

Now I'm am seriously considering getting one for gym use...I like the concept, but the price seems to be a bit steep for not having a screen.

Regards,
Dan

 

[raisin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-EJ915 The mac mini actually looks nice...although it'll probably be slow as doodoo..

Plenty fast enough for itunes and SAFE internet use.

 

[Topspin14m]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan the audioman Thanks. Now I'm am seriously considering getting one for gym use...I like the concept, but the price seems to be a bit steep for not having a screen. Regards, Dan

Compare the shuffle with other 512 mb mp3 players and you realize that the price is very reasonable. The only player with 512 megs that comes close with a screen is the SanDisk at 120+ shipping. And that is a SanDisk player...which you wouldnt trust if you have had San Disk Memory lol.

I want to get the MacMini and hook it up to a large LCD TV (plasma's burn in rapidly boo

). I am working on this game room concept and I think the idea of picture in picture with a 43 inch LCD hanging from the ceiling/wall (not sure yet) and ESPN.com/ESPN split while I play pool is a killer idea. All in all with the upgrades I need (wifi/bluetooth and a wireless keyboard) it will cost me like 800 bucks. Not horrible if you think about the ability to use it as a DVD player occasionally.

 

[Cyclone]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan the audioman The cap is taken off to reveal the usb connection.

ie: they already lost the cap to the shuffle...