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Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 08:00 am
Apple to unleash new 4GB iPod shuffles with Dock sync cable
Apple later this morning is expected to introduce a new version of its iPod shuffle digital music player with 4GB of storage capacity, new colors, and other tweaks, according to a source.AppleInsider forum member Mr. X, who earlier this month provided accurate information on the Cupertino-based company's desktop refresh, says the new players will arrive in both black and grey.
The new players will reportedly carry model numbers MC164 and MB867, and also pack a new "dock/sync cable."
Apple last updated the iPod shuffle in September, when it introduced 1GB and 2GB models in a new shade of vibrant colors. The players currently retail for $49 and $69, respectively.
Apple's online store is presently down for upgrades, suggesting the information passed on by Mr X. is likely to pan out.
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I still a 1GB 2G shuffle. I have only had about 30 songs on it at one time since it's for the gym/jogging. I can't imagine what I'd put on a 4GB Shuffle.
Well, if the new ones can handle Apple Lossless and have voice over that speaks metadata to you based on settings you set up in iTunes (so you don't need more buttons on the device), I may just buy it, but not simple for a storage bump.
That'd be really cool. My friend just bought 2 - 2gb shuffles for $40, but I'm sure he'd dish out another $50 for a new color.
Why so many Shuffles?
Seems the UK Apple Store is up with new Shuffles that talk to you 
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...le?mco=MTIwMDM
It's up in the Apple Store, but not on the iPod+iTunes page.
4GB for $79, black and grey. Taller and narrower. And it speaks.
Damn that is tiny... but how do you sync it? I can't tell.
No buttons - uses remote on headphones
interesting.
The new shuffle is on the store.
"The controls are now conveniently located on the earbud cord."
And for those of us who can use Apple's ear buds because they don't fit in our ears, or we need a more secure fit for working out, or we want a higher quality headphone?
Sorry to start off the day with a negative post. But what are they thinking? 
Edit: Good thing the last revision is still available, but only in 1 GB capacity.
Seems the UK Apple Store is up with new Shuffles that talk to you
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...le?mco=MTIwMDM
Looks like they've cunningly designed it so you have to use Apple's earphones (the only controls are in the earphone lead). Boring colours too. Odd.
Why so many Shuffles?
He said they were mis-marked... it was supposed to be 1 - 2gb shuffle for $40, but he noticed it said 2 in the paper, or something, and they didnt argue.
He doesn't need them, he just took advantage of the steal.
The new shuffle is on the store.
"The controls are now conveniently located on the earbud cord."
And for those of us who can use Apple's ear buds because they don't fit in our ears, or we need a more secure fit for working out, or we want a higher quality headphone?
Sorry to start off the day with a negative post. But what are they thinking?
If they use the same remote headphones as the rest of the ipod line-up, then you should be able to use any 3rd party headphone with controls, too... right?
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If they use the same remote headphones as the rest of the ipod line-up, then you should be able to use any 3rd party headphone with controls, too... right?
\How many of those are there? Does anyone make an adaptor that has controls and a socket that any third-party headphones can plug in to?
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That'd be really cool. My friend just bought 2 - 2gb shuffles for $40, but I'm sure he'd dish out another $50 for a new color.