I'll admit it. When the iPod shuffle first came out, I thought it was interesting, but not for me. I already have an iPod. Why would I want a smaller one without a screen and that doesn't do as much? I've found the answer: I want it because it's smaller, has no screen, and can't do as much. It sounds ridiculous, but hear me out. I'm going to be spending two weeks in Ireland at the end of next month, and I want to have some music and storage for a few files with me. I was planning to bring my iPod, but the idea made me nervous. It's too bulky to have always in my pocket, but it could easily be stolen if left in a bag in the hostel. It could get wet in the famous Irish weather. It could be damaged when hiking. Not to mention the fact that when you're going to be spending two weeks criss-crossing a country, it's nice to have everything as light as possible. Enter iPod shuffle. It can do everything I need my iPod for while overseas, in a much smaller and more durable package. Plus, at $99, my fear or loss or damage would be much less. Of course, at school and in the car, I'd rather be able to pick a playlist, see my calendar, and look up phone numbers. But when small size and durability are the biggest factors, iPod shuffle wins hands down.
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