iPod Shuffle: New Favorite Thing

I may be behind the times on this one - The iPod Shuffle (this model) did come out, what, a year ago? But I never got it because it was $80, and I was so hooked on hand picking my songs, playlists - I need options.

I got my iPod Shuffle yesterday (a gift), and I learned very quickly that (a) I do not need options, nor do I want them (b) I need, and want, and love, this postage stamp portability, like nothing else. Forget buying a puppy, I have an iPod Shuffle, and oh I could just eat it right up.

So small, SO small. I bet that picture is bigger than the actual model. As light as a penny. A feather. A waft of fresh maple syrup in the morning.

If you don't have an iPod - This is the model to get. Remember listening to the radio? It's similar, but you're in control and it's all your favorite songs. There are seven buttons on this thing, including (my favorite) an on/off switch - Thank you Steve for realizing I want this clear cut messaging from my electronics. "Hit pause twice, and um, hold it down." Leave me alone, and give me a toggle button, I miss the 90's.

If you do have an iPod and it's not a shuffle, you've already spent too much money on iPods, so check out eBay - They're selling for $25 to $40.