USB Adapter for Apple iPod Shuffle 2 Generation

by Kingsmart

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 46.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000QHOB4S
• Item model number: USB2NDGEN
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (271 customer reviews)

Product Description

USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod Shuffle

Customer Reviews

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69 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, Compact Little Piece of Kit, November 12, 2007

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This review is from: USB Adapter for Apple iPod Shuffle 2 Generation (Electronics)

Yes, the original iPod Shuffle charger has got a much better design to it, the way the Shuffle fits snugly inside that little lip and plugs in at the same time, the way the entire dinky assembly stands up on the table like some defiant little piece of Jobsian sculpture. This doodad hasn't really got that kind of evocative power, but then again, that's not what it's about. This is a very simple and straightforward piece of gear; stick one end in the USB and the other in your Shuffle, and you've got power, baby. And it works just fine.

It does seem to me that this device charged the Shuffle just a little bit faster than the factory rig does. No, I didn't time it; I've got no way to test this scientifically, so can't offer hard data, graphs or flow charts.

All, in all, this is a nice little piece of kit. No wires to tangle or tie, which is the single best feature for me. It's one simple little piece, and it goes in your pocket just like pocket change. Take it to work, wherever, and in no time you're charging your Shuffle. And, the price for this strikes as a good value. I recommend it.

50 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars USB adapter for the iPod Shuffle - Should have been standard, November 16, 2007

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Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: USB Adapter for Apple iPod Shuffle 2 Generation (Electronics)

The USB Adapter for the iPod Shuffle fills a product need created by Apple. The reality is this adapter should have been included with the product instead of the mini-doc. Or, a standard USB port connection should have been used. Either way, this is a handy accessory for your iPod shuffle, and it works with both 2nd and 3rd generation models.

Pros

This unit is not only smaller than the Apple shuffle dock, it's also cheaper.

Cons

Clearly this is a low end accessory. Failure rates are inevitable, so at these prices it pays to buy a few to have a backup. Additionally, secondary USB ports and USB hubs may not work with this one, so you have to use a main port.

This unit is worth a try. I feel like you can do a little better on price, so shop around. If you have the Shuffle, though, it pays to get some version of this adapter.

Enjoy!!!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fell apart after 2 months..., April 4, 2008

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T. Gerla (Raleigh, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This seemed to work fine for the first two months, but then the metal USB part separated from the plastic piece and rendered it inoperable. I guess you get what you pay for.