Keepin' it real fake, part CCXIV: Fake iPod shuffle offers most of the minimalism, none of the perks

by Paul Miller posted May 28th 2009 at 2:45AM

The current generation iPod shuffle is a funny beast in its own right, but the "Clip-On Mp3 Shuffler Player" from Digital Rise really takes the form factor to new comic heights. There appear to be two physical buttons, a presumptive hold switch, and no headphone controls to speak of. At the same time, the player packs in FM radio, audio recording, an equalizer, a bevy of playback modes and even tempo adjustment. We're sure Digital Rise has solved the usability problems here with unwavering elegance.

[Via PMP Today]

Filed under: Portable Audio

Tags: fake, fake shuffle, FakeShuffle, ipod, ipod shuffle, ipod shuffle 3g, IpodShuffle, IpodShuffle3g, keepin it real fake, KeepinItRealFake, kirf, shuffle

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jcdenton @ May 28th 2009 2:49AM

At least this one costs much closer to the real production cost.

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Lundmark @ May 28th 2009 3:41AM

Yeah, because Apple payed for the R&D and marketing.

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chispito @ May 28th 2009 4:07AM

Okay, try this one on for size:

As woefully inadequate as two buttons are for an MP3 player, it beats the hell out of just one.

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Tiptup300 @ May 28th 2009 2:52PM

Dude, if this one has more then just a on/off button, I'd rather get this one.

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Adderz @ May 28th 2009 2:51AM

I dont know why but the iPod Shuffle actually makes me angry.

Its like Apple are giving us the finger, "We are Apple, we can do what we like, if we want to give you a second rate interface design we will, and you will like it."

The shuffle reminds me of the Apple Puck mouse, it was pretty but was a b*tch to use.

Theres a fine line between innovation and stupidity. The clickwheel was innovative, the shuffle was/is stupid.

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chrisk1590 @ May 28th 2009 2:51AM

More like most of the minimalism, and even more perks. How is this not better than the new Shuffle in every way? What I want to know though is how they could have an equalizer in that.

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ragetek @ May 28th 2009 3:02AM

Atleast we can use our own 3.5mm headphones and still be able to change the volume/tracks...

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ch4s3r @ May 28th 2009 3:03AM

This is from the product page..

"MP3 players have built in FM Radio, voice recorders, and the ability to display music lyrics in sync with the music. This 3g Clip-on is only 14grams (.5oz) and manages to pack all these hot features in a tiny compact....."

Umm this this thing doesn't have a screen so how am I supposed to read the lyrics in sync with the music???

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Keff @ May 28th 2009 6:18AM

When a song is playing, you'll hear the lyrics perfectly synced with the song through the smart voice interface - how could Apple possibly top that :))

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fanman @ May 28th 2009 11:30AM

I'm wondering how the eBook .txt feature works.

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Mitch @ May 28th 2009 3:07AM

Looks better than the shuffle. APPLE IS NOT GOD ENGADGET.

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Zhalfim Deyn @ May 28th 2009 3:25AM

the ipod shuffle has perks? who knew?

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Teh Lup @ May 28th 2009 8:38AM

-Zing!-
Im right there with ya.

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insky @ May 28th 2009 3:47AM

Just in case you want your MP3 player to look like your lighter.

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Laron @ May 28th 2009 4:32AM

Apple should take some pointers... physical buttons is a start.

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Bluecold @ May 28th 2009 4:46AM

Moar liek Digital Rice amirite?

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Einlander0 @ May 28th 2009 5:35AM

looks like a modded bic lighter

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Jon @ May 28th 2009 5:48AM

It looks slightly bigger than the iPod Shuffle...

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tnerb @ May 28th 2009 8:47AM

i bought a KIRF shuffle a while back. it was sweet because it looked almost identical and didn't use itunes. though its initial 3 hour battery life followed by never being able to recharge was a bit of a problem. It's a $5 lesson I'll probably repeat again.

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