Does any mp3 player work? I was wondering if it needs a Nano or can my kids use their shuffles?
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Yes, any player works. It comes with a cord that plugs into the headphone jack of your mp3 player.
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I play my Creative Zen MP3 player by attaching it to the aux input. I dislike Apple iPods and do not know if there is an adapter for the aux to enable an iPod but the Zen works great.
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Matheus Weber, You were almost correct. Apple did not release a new iPod Shuffle in 2011, but they released the iPod Nano Sixth Generation as a type of replacement. The reason that most of the comments are dated back to 2010 is because that was the year the newest model of the iPod Shuffle (Fourth Generation) was released.Godspeed!~SWWPD
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Any earbuds with a 3.5 mm stereo jack will work with the iPod shuffle. I typically don't use the Apple earbuds because they do not fit my ear well. I use some Sony earbuds I purchased at Walmart.
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Yes, I believe there is a shuffle option as well as an option to manually choose from folders. No, it does not work particularly well. I ended up returning the two I bought because of shoddy construction and the fact that one stopped loading two days after I received them. I ended up buying the Coby mp301-4G player and it seems much more solid for only a few bucks more.
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Hi, I use an MP3 player and it is working for me :), I hope it works for you!
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Me too. Looking for a FM transmitter for my 2nd Generation Shuffle. Wish we could get some answers here.
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Get ANYTHING except a ipod and you'll have no problems syncing or transferring mp3s. I recommend getting a cheap $20 player, so when it breaks(and it will) you're not out a crapload of money. Also, you don't have the problem of itunes deleting your music like it has been known to do.
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Hey thank you very much for your info. Is there any better MP3 players? Like which ones?Thank you once again!
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Most any MP3 player will work for books. A couple of things you may want to consider --- Where do you plan on downloading your books from? Many libraries have services where you can "check out" downloadable media and listen to books for free. Unfortunately, most of these services DON'T work with Ipods or Zunes. If you plan on using one of these services, check their website for compatibility. I also primarily listen to books on my MP3 player. I had an Ipod Nano (my daughter accidentally lost it!) and it was my favorite. I really miss it and keep trying to convince myself to splurge and buy another. My son has a Creative Zen and it also works well for audiobooks. Some of the lower end, cheaper units are designed primarily for music. With these, it's hard to access a specific track. So, for instance if you're on chapter 20 of a book and accidentally lose your place, then you have to "click" through 20 chapters to get back to where you were. On the better units like the Ipods and the Zen, you can go right to it. (for instance, sometimes I forget to turn the player off when I turn the car off and it's hours ahed of me) If you ever listen to more than one book at a time, make sure it has a bookmark feature. Otherwise you'll lose your place in book 1 when you switch to book 2 and back.
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Does it have a shuffle?? I thought I read no it didn't then someone giving advise on a shuffle feature for this product...shuffle or no shuffle. It seems to be an issue with the songs playing through??
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Yes, shuffle play works with USB and CD player. You can also program play for both. I tried a regular commercial audio CD and shuffle play works. I did not try a MP3 CD to see if the shuffle play would work. However, I would venture to say that it would.
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Heads up for you Faerie :)Zune's software runs better than the iTunes inmho..and its easy to use..Just once click, and you can sync it..be it on USB or wireless..I was using nano before and it took me long time to get used to the iTunes software..Get the Zune and love your player! :)
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I don't know about any mp3 player. I have a 3rd gen. iPod touch and it works well with it.
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Hi there. I'm not sure about the iPod shuffle. However, I would not recommend this item. I only used mine a few times before it broke. Neither Amazon or Lucky would assist me in a replacement or refund so I am very unhappy. Buyer beware.
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I don't have a MP3 player. You can always pull up the manual on line and check to see if it will work.
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Oh, thanks for the answer mate!But at 2011 didn't Apple release new generation of Shuffles, right?Because some reviews of this iPod are from September 10, 2010.