Sonos: Wireless music in any roomApple iPod Mini (4GB, Silver, 1st generation)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: M9160LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- Apple comes through again with a nearly perfect MP3 player.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Silver, 1st generation) price range: $299.99
- Reviewed by: Eliot Van Buskirk
- Reviewed on: 02/13/2004
- Updated on:07/15/2005
- Released on: 02/16/2004
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.
Editors' note: We have changed the ratings in this review to reflect recent changes in our ratings scale. Find out more here.
User reviews
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Love the look and functionality of my iPod Mini - if only the battery would last a little longer
by TechFan on February 24, 2005
Pros: Outstanding playlist options; compact design; plenty of fun and handy extras.
Cons: Underwhelming battery life; no FM radio; no line-in or mic recording; sometimes hard to turn off.
Summary: The small size and handy features of the iPod Mini makes it my MP3 player of choice. Even though it has much less storage capacity than the regular iPod, its ...
Summary: The small size and handy features of the iPod Mini makes it my MP3 player of choice. Even though it has much less storage capacity than the regular iPod, its increased portability makes up the difference. 4GB still means thousands of songs, and the iPod's great playlist makes it easy to make a personalized mix tape, no matter what my mood.
Once small glitch I have found is that I sometimes have trouble turning the player off. When I hold down the play/pause button, it occasionally shuts off and then turns right back on when I let go of the button. And, so far, I've been less than overjoyed by the battery life. I have yet to time a full charge, but it seems like the battery icon is half full after just an hour or so of use.
Those minor qualms aside, I can't imagine life without my iPod Mini. It's become a key part of my morning and evening commute. I'm even getting better at playing the iPod solitaire game!65 out of 70 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ipod Mini...
by rockon1569 on March 5, 2005
Pros: Sleek, Click wheel is real cool, great sound
Cons: Battery Life, problems with Itunes and syncing
Summary: I missed the brand new Ipod Mini by a month, so I didn't luck up on the 18 hour battery life. I'm in high school so I take ...
Summary: I missed the brand new Ipod Mini by a month, so I didn't luck up on the 18 hour battery life. I'm in high school so I take this with me to school and by the end of the school day the battery life is almost dead.
Click wheel is very nice, and the ipod is very tiny and sleek. Great Sound.
When I plug it in and want to add music and put notes I have trouble. So I put the songs on the Ipod but after it updates the IPOD MINI disappears on My Computer so I will then take the plug out and then plug it back in and sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn't. If anyone can help e-mail me at rockon1569@yahoo.com15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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three broken in one year
Pros: Prestige (if you're into that sort of thing)
Cons: When a sales clerk asks if I want an extended warranty, I usually laugh in their face, but with the iPod Mini I actually suggest you demand it. Unlike 95% of the people reviewing products on cnet, I have actually owned mine for more than 3 days. On 29 Feb
15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Easy to Use, Terrible Battery Life.
by JJustin408 on March 6, 2005
Pros: Great menu, easy to use. Great Features and games. Easy to upload music, never freezes. great customer support, overall great buy.
Cons: bad sound quality, batter dies in about 5-6 hours. scratches very easily. Cheap ear phones. nothing too bad
Summary: This is a great mp3 player if you don't have too much music and don't care about terrible battery life. The ear phones are very cheap, they kept ...
Summary: This is a great mp3 player if you don't have too much music and don't care about terrible battery life. The ear phones are very cheap, they kept on breaking. Overall, I think it's worth it. Just get better ear phones, or better yet buy the new mini.
10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT DEVICE, BUT WITH A FEW NEGATIVES
by terrychan on July 5, 2005
Pros: Style, Variety of Colors, Features, Durability, Capacity
Cons: BATTERY LIFE IS HORRIBLE. A better choice would be the newer 2nd generation Ipod mini.
Summary: According to the specs., the battery life is suppose to last 8 hours when fully charged. When I tested it, I only received on average 4 hours, sometimes 5.
Pay ...Summary: According to the specs., the battery life is suppose to last 8 hours when fully charged. When I tested it, I only received on average 4 hours, sometimes 5.
Pay the extra money for the newer ipod mini, you won't regret5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't Waste Your Money
by tdf on March 14, 2005
Pros: Good Features, Nice Concept
Cons: Clickwheel quit working, Battery Life Sucks
Summary: Overall, the Ipod Mini is a great MP3 player when it works. My menu button quit working after about a month. When I took it back to Best Buy they ...
Summary: Overall, the Ipod Mini is a great MP3 player when it works. My menu button quit working after about a month. When I took it back to Best Buy they just told me they would have to send it off. (Very POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!) Like I said when it works, it is great with great features. Just be careful where you buy it from.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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looks and feels great, memory ok but battery life is pathetic
Pros: looks great and scrool wheel is cool not bad price
Cons: -manfacturers rate it can have up to 8 hours battery life, i have never had much more than four -the apple software does not like windows at all and messed up my "my music" files -can't be used as a hard drive -battery cannot be replaced -less value for m
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worthy of the Hype
Pros: Great size and overall useability. Nice to look at, and good to play with. Good song quality and good quality construction and very easy to use.
Cons: Only 1k song storage, not as many accessories as regular ipod, headphones are uncomfortable at times and battery life seems sporadic
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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rock solid!!! (literally)
Pros: good sound, cool looking, very durable, easy scrolling
Cons: 8 hours of battery life, no color, it has a bass boost but it really doesn't make a difference, no recorder, no fm radio, SORRY BUT I'M AN I POD HATER!!!
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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apple spared no expense
Pros: strong, durable, classy design. good sound quality. small. iPod for under 299.
Cons: only 4gb. have to reformat for windows & mac.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: M9160LL/A
- Description: Everything you love about iPod just got tinier. iPod mini lets you bring along enough music for a three-day weekend getaway in a package so small you'll forget you're carrying it. Until people ask you about it, that is.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported FireWire, Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed No built-in memory
- Digital storage Built-in 4 GB Hard disk drive
- Weight 3.7 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in
- Color Silver
- Available body colors Silver, Gold, Blue, Pink, Green
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Belt clip
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 1G
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, Real 10, WAV
- Playback modes Playlist, Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 32 - 320
- Shockproof memory 1500 seconds
- ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 1.67 in
- Resolution 138 x 110
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color Blue, White
- Display menu language Dutch, Danish, French, German, Korean, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Norwegian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
- Features Adjustable contrast
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Wake, Sleep
- Built-in clock Digital clock
- Additional features Notes, Calendar, Phone book, Hold button, Built-in games, Upgradeable firmware, Rechargeable capability, Battery level indication
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support No
- Still image format No
CD System
- CD system type None
- Playback modes Skip playback, Random play, Repeat one/all
- CD-R compatible No
- CD-RW compatible No
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, AAC, MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, WAV
- ID3 tag support No
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
Radio
- Tuner type None
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
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable -, USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones / remote control Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking station
- Slot(s) provided 1 x Docking, Remote
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 8 hour(s)
- Recharge time 3 hour(s)
- Power device type Power adapter
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, FireWire port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Product series
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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Silver, 1st generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, No built-in memory, MP3, Real 10, WAV, 4 GB, 1 x Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, pink, 1st generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, No built-in memory, MP3, Real 10, WAV, 4 GB, 1 x Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Gold, 1st generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, No built-in memory, MP3, Real 10, WAV, 4 GB, 1 x Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Blue, 1st Generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, No built-in memory, MP3, Real 10, WAV, 4 GB, 1 x Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Green, 1st generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, No built-in memory, Real 10, WAV, MP3, 4 GB, 1 x Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Accessories
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