ipod shuffle 3rd gen headphones problem

I had the exact same problem. Sometimes the problem started with 20 to 30 minutes of running.
But unfortunatelly nowadays the lower volume doesn't work anymore...
I think the remote control is too fragile or it can't be wet... What a shame!

pod shuffle 3rd gen. headphones and/or control mechanism
Workout seven days a week

replaced 1st headphone set - going good -->2nd headphone set
dunked in drinking fountain today
still playing
In addition, playing well on the Harley motorcycle

Hey, this adapater is still working fine?
Regards

I actually bought the belkin adapter and now use a different headset with the shuffle 3rd gen. Haven't had an issue since I changed out the headphones. Belkin adapter has the controller near the unit itself, and works just fine. It's $19.99 at Best Buy or online. Good luck!

Why are you paying for an adapter to do the most functions? Pay for Shuffle, Pay for Itunes song, Pay for adapter to listen to your Itunes song on your shuffle with your own buds.. That is just plain STUPID... APPLE need a re-design and put the basic functions on their Shuffle..

I have the same issue with the new headphones! I took mine back after 25 days of owning my new shuffle and Apple was gracious enough to replace them.. they have lasted approximately 17 days.. Now the right side is completely out...GRRR.. Frustrating! I generally use my shuffle only when exercising and continue to wonder the same regarding water resistance. If Polar can create watches that are high tech and water resistant.. why can't one of the world’s "leading companies" in technology advancement figure out how to do the same with a less sophisticated piece of equipment like the shuffle?

I've had the same issue with volume control and once with all controls. All of these problems at the gym. Moisture and sweat the culprit? What's more, I also have problems syncing the device to previous iTunes and iTunes 9.

Apple, you're disappointing your best customers. What are you doing about this?

Totally agree with you pilotboy, word for word. Volume does nothing when coaxed with the controls and now the songs refuse to react to the click two / three / four times rigmarole. I also use it at the gym. APPLE: I do not have the patience to wait for you guys to get your collective butts into gear on this one. I will be returning my 3rd Gen ipood stuffle to the store from which I purchased it. Disappointed, I must say, Apple. This was my first Apple product ever, and you sold me a lemon.

oh, and by the way, the word is spreading: http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/04/02/ipod.shuffle.3g.problems/

I have had 2 3rd Gen Shuffles malfunction on me in less than a week. I am really really upset about the run around I am getting from Apple Support on this and have been unable to get a straight answer from anyone. Obviously they put out a bad product of poor design and they need to make it right. I refuse to spend another dime on any Apple products and won't be purchasing music or videos for download until this issue is fixed. I was about to purchase an Iphone, not gonna happen. I was also thinking about a new lap top for school and work, no way. I will be putting this on my web profile and I am hoping others will do the same. Ignoring your customers is unwise..

Such a piece of junk. I can't believe they didn't do any r&d on this product to see if it could withstand moisture. It's supposed to be for active use. I've taped over the controls and all the way up the cord, but I can still only run for about 20 minutes before the volume and voiceover starts freaking out. How long will it take for them to introduce something to solve this? They're well aware of the problem.

I'm lucky to see this topic because i was ready to buy new ipod suffle 3rdGEN 2GB. i have from March 2006 the ipod shuffle 1stGen and its still working but want to replace it with the new shuffle but after reading this topic i wait if apple improve this model. THANKS all.

Bought the new shuffle 3 days ago, went for a workout today, now the headphones are non responsive! I was sweating a lot.

What am I to do?

Do I take it back to the place of purchase or contact apple?

Yeah, I'm very disappointed with Apple for releasing a product without testing it out 1st. The adverts all say that it's excellent product for athletes, it's actually worthless, a rip off as apple is blatantly stealing our money by giving products which fail after only a few hours of use! The older generation pods were of much better quality, i wonder what happened.

Same problem as all above. Maybe if enough people leave a comment here it will be heard somewhere in Apple :

http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodshuffle.html