IncipioBud USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod Shuffle
The IncipioBud allows you to easily connect a iPod Shuffle to any USB port without having to use the relatively large iPod Shuffle Dock (included with your iPod Shuffle). Supporting full speed USB transfer rates, you will be amazed at how quickly it handles music transfer with iTunes and charging needs. The IncipioBudTM is the perfect travel companion, taking up virtually no space in a bag or pocket. No need to haul around the Dock and cables that came with your iPod Shuffle, just pack the IncipioBud and a user all set. The IncipioBud also comes with a convenient lanyard loop on the side so you can attach it to backpack or laptop case. This tiny adapter weighs in at only 5.6 grams and measures a mere 47mm X 16mm! See the related items for this products expanded uses. NOTE: iPod Shuffle not included
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IncipioBud USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod Shuffle Reviews
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I have a little zippered case that is perfect for my iPod shuffle, the earphones and this little device. It does exactly what it claims to do. Plus, the IncipioBud is perfect for plugging the shuffle into other USB locations like boom boxes, etc., without having to haul the cabled docking base around with you. The original docking base that comes with the shuffle stays with my computer at home, and the IncipioBud goes with me when I travel.
Small, easy to fit in the tighest carrying spaces (mine stays in the carry case of my Asus Eee PC 4G (7 Screen, 800 MHz Intel Celeron Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pearl White, which is itself breathtakingly small and functional), and just plain cool. Works with Mac, Microsoft and my ASUS Linux-derived OS so buy one. You'll thank me later. So you have gone to the trouble of purchasing a 2G Shuffle (the real one, made out of metal) as a "second iPod"; you have at least one laptop upon which you depend for many of the essential features of 21st century life; then why in heaven's name would you want to be stuck with the brain-damaged dock that Apple insists on selling with the Shuffle. The IncipioBud plugs into a USB port and into your 2G Shuffle, and you are off to the races.
I love my shuffle but I got tired of losing my place when I am listening to books (inadvertent pressing of buttons) and spent a lot of time "fast forwarding". I now have an iPod Touch (love it - but bought with points) and use my shuffle when I am in a place where charging could be inconvenient - when I fly long distances. I bought this identical item at 5Below for $5.00 (no shipping) put it on a neck chain with my shuffle - now I have everything I need to charge and sync my shuffle together. Considering Apple just halved the price of new shuffles these accessories should drop substantially in price including shipping - a plain envelope is fine. I want to purchase a dock adapter but they are overpriced - no doubt the price will drop. The capacity is pretty amazing.
Some browsing on Amazon brought up this diminutive alternative, and although skeptical of the much lower cost, I was pleasantly surprised. After I accidentally stepped on my charger and broke off the stem, I looked for a replacement through Apple only to be shocked at the price. It's much more unobtrusive (no possibility of stepping on it)., smaller, no cord to get tangled, easy to transport when traveling, and works just as well.
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