ipod shuffle 3rd gen headphones problem

Recently purchased the 3rd Generation iPod Shuffle (Not a serial number included in the replacement program). I have not been able to get through one workout with this product without it failing due to moisture. I bought this shuffle to replace a Nano that never failed during a workout but required the use of an armband. There is clearly something wrong with this product as this is the first iPod, Walkman, Rio, Portable CD player I've ever had that failed during a workout. I was drawn to the small size and I assume most others also purchased this product for exercising. I have also tried both the Belkin Adaptor ($20) and the iLuv Adaptor ($10) and both failed during the first workout as well... usually about 30 minutes before it flakes out. Do not buy this product if you intend to use it exercise with! This is a lemon and should be avoided.

Since my original post I purchased the Tapstick mentioned elsewhere in this discussion, and since I have been using it, no problems.

Apple, when are you just going to admit that your headphones with inline controls are poorly designed?

Not the new ones. My original set was replaced by Apple. I received them today. Not infiltrated by sweat yet. They work really well so far. I saw the scotchguard and e-tape remedy. Just wondered if anyone tried heat shrink. Seems like the most logical fix.

Joe_Guitar wrote:


So can you tell me if the headphones will work correctly once again if they are dried out?

Yes...

Looks like Belkin have an adaptor coming out also http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/releases/uploads/0728_09HeadphoneAdapterShuffle.html

We should not have to use shrink wrap with the ipod, I think the shuffle is a flawed product. The old shuffle does not have any of these moisture problems the 3rd generation does.

I looks like the Scocshe adapter is being released in mid August. I don't like earbuds. I hope this is the solution so I can use my old over the ear headphones. Why wasn't Apple on top of this with the original headphone release? Are there any adapters on the market already?

http://scosche.com/products/sfID1/210/sfID2/343/productID/1726

Hi guys,

I'm using a Ipod 4G (which is great) but my friend don't like the earphones. So when he's using my ipod, he plugs in his old sony headphone which makes him much happier. Now he's planning to buy his own Ipod, a new shuffle but he's got issues with the earphones again.
Is there any possibility to use his old Sony's together with the remote? And is it original by Apple (read buyable from the I store)?

Well let me tell ya'll a little story about ipods.
Wife got me a 3rd gen shuffle for fathers day and within 30 days I am having issues (from reading these posts sound like ear bud problems). I take it to the apple store and have to make an appointment to talk to one of these pothead genius morons. My shuffle is no 31 days old at time of my appointment I want a refund and all they will do for me is give me a exchange. Guess what they give me just the shuffle and the POS is still screwing up.
What ever happen to 30day money back guarantee? I am planing on taking this trashy POS in the same overly busy apple store on a saturday afternoon and making loud issue of this and hopefully costing this POS company some sales while getting at the very least a new set of head phones which the ********* should have given me in the first place!
Oh yeah btw this is the third POS ipod that has failed in my family in less than a year and customer support has done NOTHING!!!!!!
I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER APPLE PRODUCT AGAIN!!!!
BUY GATEWAY AND ZUNE!!!! You'll spend less and be happier!

Hi All,

I just got a shuffle a little while ago & am having problems with the headphones as well - it keeps repeating the name of the song or goes through the names of the playlist, as if I am holding down the middle button. The problem started after riding my bicycle while using the ipod.

So can you tell me if the headphones will work correctly once again if they are dried out?

Joe

I used my 3rd gen shuffle for the 2nd time today while mowing the grass & experienced the same problems as everyone else, volume wouldn't work, then the voice over kept coming on over & over, finally the controls just stopped working altogether. I got mine at best buy so I'll probably try taking it back there first since ther's no Apple store nearby. Does the 2nd gen shuffle sound any better? The 3rd gen is really weak on bass response.

I've just bought a third generation to replace an existing shuffle and wish i had visited this forum prior to buying. I can't believe apple who are usually so good have come up with a design and not bothered to think about the end user - who are mainly people who wear the shuffle for exercise. I was so annoyed at the weekend when i set the shuffle up, got ready to go and then thought what the **** it can only work with these stupid headphones! then checking the apple store couldn't find an adaptor or sports headphones that would work with it. Very annoying and i have to say will think twice about purchasing again 😟

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

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..