
Who would have thought that, after years making sure we're never disconnected, we'd pine for the days of single-purpose tech, but here we are. If you're looking to minimize distractions and the gear you carry with you on the go, and you have a Spotify Premium account, there's little reason not to grab one. Especially if you're going out for a long run (Mighty Vibe is water and drop resistant), it could mean the difference between training frustration and workout zen. But when what you get is five hours of uninterrupted music on the go, without interruptions from calls or notifications, the price doesn't seem all that bad. But these things are fleeting and don't detract from the delightfully disconnected experience.Īt around $80 ( Amazon usually has it for less), it's a leap of faith. And if you need to do any data management on the go, you'll need your phone and a Wi-Fi network. If you have lots of playlists, it can get a little tedious switching between them (especially since the robotic voice that announces each one is cringe-inducing). Selecting an exact song can take a bit of work, since you have to click through your playlist to find it. The limited interface does have the occasional drawback, however. It's a simple thing to find the buttons to raise or lower the volume, play or pause your music, or skip tracks.

Seems like a steal for anyone who loves the hardware but prefers streaming music.That simplicity makes it a joy to use, especially when working out. Gully Blue, Mooshu Red, and Zazzy Black Mighty Vibe are now available for pre-order for $85.99.Īpple doesn’t produce the iPod Shuffle anymore, though they’re still going for more than $100 on eBay.

The Mighty is water and drop resistant, and the Vibe Collection comes in three colors. The device features storage for 1,000+ songs and offers up to five hours of continuous playback. The Mighty Vibe allows Spotify users to play designated playlists and podcasts offline, and is compatible with both Bluetooth and wired headphones. “We created the first product to play Spotify Music offline without a phone, and Mighty Vibe takes that experience to another level.” “We are extremely excited for the Mighty Vibe Collection as this is our next chapter in enabling streaming music everywhere,” the company emailed.

The iPod shuffle-inspired scroll is included in the Mighty Vibe, along with podcast playback and integration with Spotify’s auto-generated playlists.
