Should future Shuffles have a screen?
This is an ongoing discussion. Let's make it a poll!
The idea goes like this:
On one hand, some people would like to see iPod Shuffle get a screen so that tracks could be displayed. Cover art could even be included. Shuffle would actually make a pretty cool little fashion accessory if it displayed a tiny stamp sized album cover. iRiver is already doing something VERY similar with the iRiver S10 (http://www.iriver.com/product/p_detail.asp?pidx=78). Here's a cool video of it in action (http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/video-irivers-2007-ces-lineup/).
On the other hand, some believe that the Shuffle, by its very nature, is not suited to having a screen. They think that Shuffle was designed as a screenless device and that adding one would corrupt is core aesthetic and turn it into an entirely different device.
Vote! Discuss! FIGHT!!!
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# 1 Re: Should future Shuffles have a screen?
There should also be an option on the poll for an additional iPod model with screen (shuffle or otherwise) but based on the small size/simplicity...
But yes I think there should be a option of a small no-frills iPod with screen.
also that iRivier is nice ! but again does'nt mean to say Apple will be scared to compete with it and/or not see a space in the market for it.
# 2 Re: Should future Shuffles have a screen?
Good point on the poll. Maybe a mod can add that option?
Yeah, that iRiver is pretty damn sexy. I like it a lot!
# 3 Re: Should future Shuffles have a screen?
I'm not against it having a screen, provided it doesn't take away from the "shuffle" nature. It shouldn't become an iPod nano nano, if you will. Also, adding a screen would probably cost more money. I'm not positive, but it seems likely.
# 4 Re: Should future Shuffles have a screen?
I don't think that the product concept would have been created without the lack of screen.
If it had a screen from the start, perhaps like a basic version of the 1st gen iPod nano then they wouldn't have needed to create the shuffle branding.
I expect that a cheap iPod nano will replace it. I don't see Apple introducing another iPod with a screen, but one that can't do video.
