Apple’s iPod Shuffle redesign is small, tiny in fact. Literally. The new 1.8” tall x 0.3” thin dimensions house 4GB of storage with the controls moved to the earbud headphones (so don’t think about using your own).
The biggest introduction is their new VoiceOver feature:
VoiceOver is the exciting new feature that makes iPod shuffle the first music player that talks to you. It entirely changes the way you browse and navigate your music. Say you’re listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you—without interrupting your music.
Oddly enough, Apple’s new design reminds us a bit of the spoof iPod Flea:
All in all, this update to the most entry level iPod could be trouble.
Amazon’s much anticipated Kindle 2 redesign comes with some big improvements over it’s older sibling, the Kindle.
Aside from the more ergonomical form factor, the new Kindle adds 3G wireless connectivity so you can find that new book outside of hotspots.
What’s inside:
Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books
Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns
Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you
Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available
Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise”
via Engadget & The New York Times
