Reviews of the Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Green, 1st generation)
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CNET Review
The Good: Best-of-breed design and interface; comes in five colors; excellent playlist features; clean, configurable sound; smooth syncing; organizes contacts; includes games; functions as an external drive.
The Bad: No FM radio or recording capabilities; battery not user-replaceable.
The Bottom Line: Apple comes through again with a nearly perfect MP3 player.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 261117 other MP3 & Digital Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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dapreview.net
Review Summary: *OLD* Apple iPod Mini: Accessories Like its bigger brother, the Mini comes packed in a nice little box, less-brightly colored but equal in size. Unlike its main content, of course. Unpacking the whole thing goes without problems; it's always good to have
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No Rating
avreview.co.uk
Review Summary: The jury is out on the iPod mini. While it is clearly a quality music player, the original iPod offers much greater storage and generally much better value for money. If you are swayed by the mini's size and looks though, you are buying a player that perf
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: Apple comes through again with a near-perfect MP3 player
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M9434LL/A
General
- Width 2 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Product type Microdrive
- Height 3.6 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB, FireWire
- Weight 3.7 oz
- Color Green
- Available body colors Pink, Blue, Silver, Gold, Green
- Flash memory installed No built-in memory
- Digital storage Built-in 4 GB Hard disk drive
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Belt clip
- Packaged quantity 1
- Digital storage media capacity 4 GB
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 1G
- Digital storage media type Hard disk drive
- Digital storage media form factor Built-in
Radio
- Tuner type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, Real 10, MP3
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player playback modes Program play, Playlist, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Digital player edit functions Erase
- Digital player supported bit rate 32 - 320 Kbps
- Shockproof memory 1500 seconds
- Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support No
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium ion
- Recharge Time 3 hour(s)
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 8 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Hold button, Notes, Built-in games, Phone book, Calendar, Battery level indication, Rechargeable capability, Upgradeable firmware
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x, USB cable -, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable -
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, FireWire port
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / remote control Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Slot(s) provided 1 x Docking, Remote
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 1.67 in
- Resolution 138 x 110
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color White, Blue
- Display menu language Spanish, Norwegian, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Finnish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, Korean, English, Chinese (traditional), Japanese
- Features Adjustable contrast
Power
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter External
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Features
- Timer Sleep, Wake
- Built-in clock Digital clock
CD System
- CD system type None
- Playback modes Skip playback, Repeat one/all, Random play
- CD-R compatible No
- CD-RW compatible No
- Digital audio standards supported WAV, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC
- ID3 tag support No
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Battery / Power
- Power device type Power adapter
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