This week, Apple announced that they would be releasing the new iPod shuffle....that talks. Instead of just putting a little screen onto the device itself to show you what is playing or to help you select desired songs, Apple decided that instead, by the push of a button, you would hear the name of the song and would be able to scroll and select songs using this new technique...that Apple calls VoiceOver. I have taken the virtual tour on Apple`s website, and this new feature looks overly complicated for nothing. Furthermore, the ``Microsoft Sam`` kind of voice that this iPod uses is sometimes very hard to comprehend, and pronounces things in a very robotic-like fashion. You all have the rights to your opinions, but I think this is a bad idea. And if I didn`t already have an iPod, or was in the market for a new mp3 player, the new iPod shuffle would be my last choice. I know that Apple is an innovative company that likes to try new things...but this is just pushing it. Other than that the shuffle`s new design is very cool and looks very good. But I still think it`s a bad idea.

http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/

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