Scosche tapSTICK Polycarbonate Case with Integrated Controls for iPod shuffle 3G, 4G (White)

Unfortunately the design of the new shuffle precludes the use of any other headphones except the provided Apple phones and once they get damp they don't function anymore. You can't change the volume or use the voice over feature. Bad design. Go to Apple forums and read all the people's comments on these dreary phones. With this unit the controls are on the shuffle and best of all you can now use any phones that you like. I waited for months for this unit to be available and I'm so glad I didn't throw the shuffle out which was my first instinct! This unit works just as promised and now I can enjoy the benefit of a 4gb ipod with the phones of MY choice. Thank you Scosche.

I am pleased with the Tapstick, plan to keep it.
I am not sure which I will end up using regularly at the gym with my shuffle: Tapline or Tapstick?

There are a few caveats to the Tapstick that I will spell out below. Also, I can't help but think that the previous generation Shuffle was easier to use than any of these, but it's not a big deal. I definitely want the 4 gig of the new shuffle, and also reviewers claim it sounds better (quieter background?) which I find a subtle difference if at all. Not losing sleep over this!

Pros

Sonically transparent.
Easy to use.
Looks sharp.
Pricing is ok.
Looks less sloppy than having an accessory wire for the controls (e.g. Tapline).

Cons

Size: Roughly doubles the size of the latest shuffle, but hey if you double the size of something tiny, you still get something tiny!

On/off: Tapstick covers the shuffle on/off switch. Argh! You...Read more

Have used this project for over a month and find no fault with it. I am now pleased to use my ipod shuffle (3rd gen) for all of my workouts without fear that sweat will destroy my apple earbuds rendering the shuffle useless. I recommend this product for those of you who want a simple solution to your headphone issues.