I bought Ipod shuffle around 5 years back & it was my first apple product at that time, I would like to share my long term experience with all of you to help you take an informed decision in case you are planning to buy a Mp3 player.
Pros:
Compact Size
Sound Quality: Awesome
Ease of use
Great battery life
Looks Kool
Cons:
Average quality earplugs
Inconvenience of using my laptop to sync music
Overall a great buy. No regrets. I would say its a long term investment if you love your music & wants a reliable and a kool mp3 player.