Apple Releases 3rd Generation Shuffle

Today, apple releases it's 3rd Generation shuffle. Available in only two colors and in 4GB capacities, these retail for $99 in Canada -- $79 in the US.

Completely redesigned, apple incorporates the brushed aluminum seen in previous generations of the iPods. Thank you apple!! At least it won't suffer surface scratches like the 1st Gen Nano, 3G iPhone, 4th? 5th? gen iPod Classic. Makes me wonder about the clip though, it looks like it could suffer, like unprotected chrome backs of the iPod touches.


I still remain a bit reserved, by the fact that Apple decided to completely omit the controls from the device itself. Now it is located on the earphones, much like the iPhone headset. I've never had that much luck with Apple headsets, they simply break down on me. It seems a bit selfish for Apple to do that, cause most of us like to use 3rd party headsets. There aren't that many 3rd party headset companies, that incorporates controls on the cords themselves.


So, yes... I admit, I'm one of those people. I like my music to sound better, better than the sound that comes out of Apple standard headsets.

They should at least have secondary controls on the unit itself, in case the controls fail on the headset themselves. Well, another example of Apple trying to make people stick with Apple.

Granted. I will admit it's pretty. Very very pretty, and it looks like a stick of gum. It's quite fashionable actually, and it will compliment anybody's style. I guess that's what Apple is going for, style-wise.

Who knows?? Maybe I'll cave.

Sena Ultraslim Pouch for the iPod Nano 4G

What is there to say about a pouch?? Not much, but today's post takes the Sena Ultraslim Pouch in question. To check out their line of cases, visit the Sena Website


Made out of pebble grain Italian leather, this wee pouch has a price tag of $19. Not to shabby considering the quality of leather used, and it's build is quite respectable.

With it's namesake branded on the front, the inside of the case is soft -- peach-fuzz like. It's simplicity couldn't be more evident. A slim leather pouch, built out of a single piece of leather folded up and sewn together. That's it.

There are suttle differences with this pouch, compared to other "more traditional" pouches. There are corner cutouts, located at the bottom of the pouch. I can understand it, to avoid inevitable bunching at the corners. Still -- it's quite odd.




It will appeal to those who like simplicity, and for those who seek a no-frills case for their ipod. Throw this into a purse, in a backpack, jacket pocket, breast pocket, jeans pocket. It's a pouch, where you can actually leave it -- and forget it.



This will protect your device in earnest. Provided that you don't sit on a bench, with a nail sticking upwards just waiting to poke a hole into your bum.

Grade 4/5