So the reason to buy the 2nd gen Apple Shuffle design is because of its size or clip? Well this 1gb player from Samsung is very small and has a very sturdy clip. Plus an actual screen, fm radio and no doubt better sound quality, as well as build quality. Did I mention its currently $20US shipped and is going to go soon?:
SAMSUNG YP-F1 ZW 1GB DIGITAL MP3 PLAYER
Sorry, unless I was giving one to a 12yr old girl, I can not see why the Shuffle is a better choice, especially at its price! Having shopped for an mp3 player recently (see my review of the Panasonic here, which blows away the Shuffle in every way and probably at a cheaper price), to me the great advantage of getting a smaller mp3 player is that you can forego the irreplaceable lithium battery that only lasts 5hrs or so. If, for the same money or less, I can buy a unit with a "real" battery (aa/aaa) that can last 40 hrs or more, and be replaced for pennies from any sales counter in the free world, I find that a no brainer... I know the original Shuffles were considered a bomb. How well are these 2nd gen ones selling anyway?