The competitively priced iPod Shuffle has a simple user interface with basic controls, and its built-in belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player. The iPod Shuffle is available in five, metallic colors, and the package includes a cute little syncing cradle.

The iPod Shuffle however, has no screen, so there’s no way to navigate easily among artists, albums, or playlists. And it only offers so-so sound quality. The player might be too small for some users, and nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal.

If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. Especially if you aren’t going to be using it for video. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.