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2GB iPod shuffle (fourth generation, late 2010)

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Sep 7, 2010

Pros

  • On-device controls
  • VoiceOver navigation
  • Long battery life

Cons

  • Awkward to clip on clothing
  • No way to lock out controls from inadvertent bumps

$49

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