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Ipod Mini

It's in it's second generation and has evolved considerably, taking on many of the features found in it's larger sibling. The iPod brand has become synonymous with excellent portable audio players, and the original 4GB Apple iPod Mini carried on the tradition with its fashionable, intelligent design. Its hard drive holds about 74 hours' worth of music and shares the same impressive graphical interface and sound specs as its larger sibling, the white iPod.

An exposed slot on the bottom of the Mini attaches to either a FireWire or USB 1.1/2.0 cable (both included) or the optional cradle, which connects to the AC adapter or a FireWire/USB port or directly to a stereo through the line-out jack.

original ipod mini

original ipod minis

The Mini snaps into an included white belt clip for on-the-go listening. Apple also offers an optional armband for exercise, which uses the same, cool snap-in design, but like all hard drive-based MP3 players, the Mini isn't the ideal choice for strenuous physical activity. The optional in-line remote is the same one included with some versions of the white iPod.

Pod mini features an anodized aluminium case that resists stains and scratches. The case weighs practically nothing, but protects iPod mini in your pocket, purse or backpack. Recessed in the case to keep its surface pristine wherever you lay it, the 1.67 inch (diagonal) backlit screen displays full song names and more. Like its (slightly) bigger brother, iPod mini gives you over 25 minutes of skip protection and lasts up to 8 hours on a single battery charge. So you won?t pay a penalty for miniaturization. In fact, all the features of iPod are still under your thumb. Always striving for perfection, Apple engineers moved the iPod?s buttons under the wheel. The iPod mini Click Wheel gives you the enhanced durability and sensitivity of the iPod Touch Wheel, with buttons underneath. The Click Wheel takes best advantage of miniscule space and lets you scroll single handedly though 1,000 songs from your iTunes music collection. You?ll find such thoughtful construction only from Apple. Because try as they might, the competition can?t touch this. Oh, one other minor detail, you can choose your iPod mini in one of five trend-setting colors: silver, gold, green, pink or blue. (All shiny.)

iPod mini Configurations

4GB (First Generation)

4GB (Second Generation)
6GB (Second Generation)
Order no.
M9160LL/A (silver)
M9437LL/A (gold)
M9436LL/A (blue)
M9435LL/A (pink)
M9434LL/A (green)
M9800 (silver)
M9802 (blue)
M9804 (pink)
M9806 (green)
M9801 (silver)
M9803 (blue)
M9805 (pink)
M9807 (green)
Storage
4GB(1)
6GB(1)
Battery life
Up to 8 hours(4)
Up to 18 hours(4)
Skip protection
Up to 25 minutes
Display
1.67-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with LED backlight
Ports
Dock connector, remote connector, stereo minijack
Connectivity
FireWire 400 and USB 2.0(3) through dock connector
USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 (optional cable) through dock connector
Charge time
3 hours (1-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
Audio support
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF and WAV
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV
Size
3.6 x 2.0 x .54 inches (9.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm)
Weight
3.6 ounces
Included software
iTunes for Mac, iTunes for Windows(5)
Included accessories
Earbud headphones, belt clip, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable
  • Earbud headphones, Dock Connector to USB 2.0 cable, iPod mini Belt Clip
Optional accessories
  • Remote model: M9128G/A
  • Dock: iPod mini Dock (M9467G/A)
  • iPod Stereo Connection Kit with Monster Cable: compatible Dock with M9339 and M9339
  • iPod Power Adapter (FireWire) (M8636G/C)
  • iPod USB Power Adapter (M9837LL/A)
  • FireWire Cable Kit (4-pin to 6-pin) (M8706G/A)
  • iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable (M9127G/A)
  • iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable (M9569G/A): included
  • Apple World Traveler Adapter Kit (requires iPod Power Adapter or iPod USB Power Adapter)
  • iPod Lanyard (M9568G/A)
  • iPod mini Armbands (multiple colors)
Mac requirements
Macintosh computer with FireWire port; Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later (Mac OS X 10.3 or later recommended)
Mac OS X 10.2.8 or Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later (Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later recommmended); USB 2.0 requires Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later; Macintosh with built-in FireWire port or built-in USB 2.0 port.
Windows requirements
PC with FireWire or USB 2.0 port, or FireWire or USB 2.0 card; Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional
PC with FireWire or USB 2.0 port, or FireWire or USB 2.0 card; Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later) or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
Documentation and support
Electronic documentation, getting started guide and one-year limited warranty