Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Blue, 1st Generation)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: M9436LL/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, Blue, 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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Simply the best
by 6stringstrummer on March 6, 2005
Pros: aesthetically pleasing, best design of all micro-hard drive mp3 players, awesome navigation, nice battery life, perfect size, clear screen, GREAT PRICE
Cons: ear buds could be better, battery life a problem with someone that uses this a lot (and I do mean a lot)
Summary: Overall, the 1st generation Apple iPod Mini 4 GB is simply the best. Not only does it look great to the eye, it also performs like a charm. The click ...
Summary: Overall, the 1st generation Apple iPod Mini 4 GB is simply the best. Not only does it look great to the eye, it also performs like a charm. The click wheel is purely the best navigation tool out on the market. There are no hidden buttons; thus there is a very, very minimal learning curve. The anodized case that holds the mini together is very durable and very cool. With a variety of colors to choose from, from a cool gray to an outragious pink, there is a color for everyone. Lets not forget the sound. The sound quality to the Apple iPod Mini really can shine. The included ear buds, like all other included ear buds, don't sound the best or fit the best. I use Sony's MDR-G74SL which are cheap but sound great and look great. Here's the best part of the iPod Mini, YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY 250 DOLLARS FOR IT!!! Buy you Apple iPod directly from Apple itself. This way it is only $199 with free shipping and free laser engraving. Also, if you are a K-12 employee or a student of almost all colleges or universities in the entire United States, you can get your iPod Mini for only $179. Heres how you do it: when you go to www.apple.com click on the store button. When this is completed, look to the far right and you will see a title that says more stores. Click on education and from there, follow the instructions. Apple's iPod Mini hit the bullseye when it comes to immaculate MP3 players at a pretty good cost. I hope you give them a chance, because I know once you try it, you'll never want to put it down ever again!!! I hope this review is helpful.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Meets My Needs
by Mark32 on March 5, 2005
Pros: Click wheel and sensible menus, handy belt clip, easy to update and fill with songs, very portable, two methods of connection to PC, good sound quality, solidly built and nice design.
Cons: 4 GB limit (1000 songs) is okay but a bit tight. Earbud phones aren't too impressive.
Summary: Satisfied customer (to date). Nice design, solidly built. Easy to use. Click wheel is great. iTunes (and interface between IPOD Mini and iTunes) is much better than I thought it ...
Summary: Satisfied customer (to date). Nice design, solidly built. Easy to use. Click wheel is great. iTunes (and interface between IPOD Mini and iTunes) is much better than I thought it would be -- okay for importation of MP3s but excellent for conversion of your CDs (fast and accurate with song, album and artist titles). Easy to fix tags (MP3 song names) in iTunes -- uses a 'form' type system (boxes) rather than requiring fiddling with file names/paths.
Best clip which can be used as a lanyard is also a nice feature.
Sound quality is good; earbud headphones aren't the best (flimsy, inexpensive looking - for a $200 machine - and don't fit well in your ear).
Battery life is acceptable for my needs.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect if used for its intended purpose.
by mcoppin on April 29, 2005
Pros: Size, weight, durability (LOVE THE ALUMINUM CASE)
Cons: Battery life (fixed with the new 2nd generation)
Summary: I LOVE my mini. I wanted more storage for home and long road trips so I bought a 4g 20GB and miss my mini every time I'm at the ...
Summary: I LOVE my mini. I wanted more storage for home and long road trips so I bought a 4g 20GB and miss my mini every time I'm at the gym or doing anyting "active."
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Kicks a$$
Pros: can scroll through songs very quickly. transfers songs in seconds. very good sound quality.
Cons: will freeze up occasionally but all you have to do is hold menu and play/pause for a few seconds.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It is very very good.Buy one
Pros: it is small and light weight.holds alot of songs.the battery life could last a littli longer but it is ok.touch sensative thing is good.
Cons: doesnt have many features.sometimes glitches a little when trying to open a song.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product, but pricey
Pros: This is a great product. It is compact, good looking, and it holds enough songs to last you 74 hours! This is a must have for the casual music lover!
Cons: Its a little bit pricey, and the battery is not user replaceable. Those are the only 2 cons i can think of.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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dnt care bout looks get zen micro
Pros: looks great and is small and light with lots of accesories. Click wheel is easy to use aswell. Has skip protection.
Cons: lack of features and bad storage space makes it seem too expensive. Also battery replacment is expensive and stupid.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great player but unreliable
Pros: The I-Pod Mini's sound quality, ease of use, size, and storage capacity are excellent. I haven't found the battery life a problem.
Cons: The product reliability is extremely poor. I've had to return my player to Apple three time to fix defects. If product is purchased over six months ago, Apple charges a $30 S/H fee.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Get rid of it
by astro8503 on April 13, 2005
Pros: It plays music
Cons: Not enough room
Summary: Should not even be on the list.
Summary: Should not even be on the list.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Affordable, Quality...Must Have
by themiz1554 on March 26, 2005
Pros: click wheel, music quality, accessories
Cons: no radio and the ear buds
Summary: I think this is a great produck and would reccommend it to anyone that loves music!
steveSummary: I think this is a great produck and would reccommend it to anyone that loves music!
steve1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: M9436LL/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.
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 Blue
- 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
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, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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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, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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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, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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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, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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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, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Accessories
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