• So when I first saw it on apple.com, I was amazed. Sweet, so we have touch/gesture controls now? NOPE. Instead, in-line controls.
• The larger in-line controls… I wonder how much heavier they are.
• And if you think that I would replace my headphones for those earbuds… you’re crazy. I’m sure a third-party solution is going to come, but I’m probably not going to like it.
• The song info/playlist creation seems like it’s just enough: I love the simplicity of the iPod Shuffle. I’ll have to play with one to make up my mind.
• $79, eh? Up from $49? I think I’m going to keep my used 1st Gen that a friend gifted to me, thanks. Sorry, economy, I already helped out with my Kindle.

Drilling down…

I was completely stoked when I saw the shuffle this morning. It looked like it was about half the size… and screw buttons, there was none (minus the 3-way toggle switch). Then I poked around a bit… what? More in-line controls on the earbuds? Freaking.

In my opinion, not showing the in-line controls in the same image as the Shuffle borders on false advertising.

I would have bought it immediately… if the UI was on the Shuffle itself. If I could slide my finger across the Shuffle. If I squeeze the Shuffle. If I could… shake the Shuffle.

Sorry, Apple

This fanboy isn’t all that amazed. Even VoiceOver, because it just seems like this should have happened when I bought my iPhone. I said it, from day one, that when there was an incoming call while I was listening to music, it should tell me who was calling.

Whatever, it’s not like I can change any of this. End rant.