Apple iPod Mini (6GB, blue)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: M9803LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Mini (6GB, blue) price range: $299.99
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France and Eliot Van Buskirk
- Edited by: James Kim
- Reviewed on: 03/17/2005
- Released on: 02/23/2005
The good: Best-of-breed design and interface; comes in four colors; excellent playlist features; clean sound; smooth syncing with iTunes; organizes contacts; includes games; functions as an external drive; large third-party support; improved battery life.
The bad: No FM radio or recording capabilities; battery not user-replaceable; FireWire cable and AC adapter not included.
The bottom line: In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player.
Editor's note: We have changed the rating in this review to reflect recent changes in our rating scale. Click here to find out more.
User reviews
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GREAT PLAYER EXCEPT FOR ONE THING
by Dr.Bill on October 14, 2005
Pros: clean sound, smooth syncing with iTunes, cool games
Cons: ASKING FOR MORE BATTERY LIFE PLEASE....
Summary: I love listening to my new ipod Mini 6GB. I only have one problem to voice about it. The improved ipod battery is not improved enough in my humble opinion. ...
Summary: I love listening to my new ipod Mini 6GB. I only have one problem to voice about it. The improved ipod battery is not improved enough in my humble opinion. My final solution for this only challenge was to pick up a batterygeek 100+ hour ipod battery. So far everything is sounding pretty good.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great mp3 player with easy installation
by KT Lew on April 24, 2005
Pros: Easy installation to windows, bright color, colored click wheel, click wheel makes for simplicity, sound quality, good size LCD, good size hard drive, feels well built, can't scratch easily, iTunes
Cons: earbuds fall out of my ears easily, but no big deal.
Summary: The iPod Mini is a great little gadget! I love mine. The only time I looked at the manual was to read up on charging, do's and don'ts, ...
Summary: The iPod Mini is a great little gadget! I love mine. The only time I looked at the manual was to read up on charging, do's and don'ts, and installing it to my PC. My point is that it is very easy to use! I love the bright colors, and color coordinating click wheel. It has a good size hard drive. Holds 6GB worth of music. That's 1500 AAC 128kbps songs. I experienced a smooth and simple installation with Windows XP. So, that's a plus. The unit itself feels well built with its aluminum anodized metal. It can't scratch easy. The mini comes with iTunes, which I absolutely love. It's simple to use. Apple presents their products very nicely. Everything is well organized and neat. The interface is simple. I figured it out within 5-10 minutes. The only gripe I have with the mini is that its earbuds keep falling out of my ear easy. They aren't really junky like everyone says. They sound good. They just fall out easy. That can tend to be annoying. But everything else is great. Overall, I say, for a beginner looking for a nice mp3 player at a fair price, go for the 6GB iPod Mini.
Oh, one last thing. I know this has nothing to do with the mini, but I'm sick of seeing those get free iPod things in the reviews. Back off. Sorry, but it is really annoying!!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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They Are The Market Leaders For A Reason
by swede on March 18, 2005
Pros: Small, Nice Design, Good Battery Life, Perfect Amount Of Storage Space, iTunes is excellent
Cons: No More Than 4 Color Choices, N AC Adaptrer Included, No FireWire Cable Included (doesn't matter for me)
Summary: Apple with their iPods are the market leaders for a reason. I now have the 6 GB ipod mini and it's fantastic. I used to have a Zen Micro, ...
Summary: Apple with their iPods are the market leaders for a reason. I now have the 6 GB ipod mini and it's fantastic. I used to have a Zen Micro, and I had 6 problems with it (with hardware and firmware) in 2 months, so i returned it and got an iPod instead. Apple aren't leading the market5 because of brand name, they are because the iPod mini is simply the best microdrive player there is.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Unreliable Apple Company!
by swtvietbabee on September 26, 2006
Pros: Famous brand
Cons: Ipod is not as good as it claims. Just hype.
Summary: I recently bought an ipod mini with the official apple branded accessories so i can exercise whilst listening to music as it claims. Whilst running, it drops, and is damaged ...
Summary: I recently bought an ipod mini with the official apple branded accessories so i can exercise whilst listening to music as it claims. Whilst running, it drops, and is damaged so still within the warranty, I ask Apple to replace it or fix it for free. Reply was, to either buy a new one, or pay just as much money for a new one to fix it and did nothing. TERRIBLE SERVICE.
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Love the Mini Ipod
by avillanu on May 26, 2006
Pros: Lightweight, Easy to Use
Cons: AC Adapter not included
Summary: I love this Ipod. It stores an enormous amount of music. With an armband, I can use it while working out without it being heavy and tearing my arm off.
Summary: I love this Ipod. It stores an enormous amount of music. With an armband, I can use it while working out without it being heavy and tearing my arm off.
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Great for what it is,but the headphones are very good and it's too expensive
by cscratch on September 1, 2005
Pros: Great functionaltiy and design
Cons: Too expensive, headphones just aren't that good
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iPod is great, But Price range matching with Productivity sucks!
by ricky010 on August 27, 2005
Pros: its an iPod, what else do you want?
Cons: look at Price! hello!?
Summary: yeah yeah it has all the iPod features...b;ah blah...cool looks...blah blah...but price of this mini Sucks big time, i mean compare it with normal iPod?! ...
Summary: yeah yeah it has all the iPod features...b;ah blah...cool looks...blah blah...but price of this mini Sucks big time, i mean compare it with normal iPod?! bah! only about 50 $ more?
Wonder who actually buys it?!
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its ok.. not bad
by aurotaro on July 15, 2005
Pros: pretty light
Cons: very small screen.. creative zen touch has more options..
Summary: its gud. but u can buy the creative zen touch 20 gb instaed.. almost the same price.. and u get more space also
Summary: its gud. but u can buy the creative zen touch 20 gb instaed.. almost the same price.. and u get more space also
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Great little gadget for first time MP3 users
by kbs121212 on June 29, 2005
Pros: great amount of storage, iTunes very easy to use
Cons: Wheel is a little tricky, no AC adaptor provided in box
Summary: Mini is easy to use as well as iTunes. when not on hold the wheel can do it's own thing sometimes. Great product everywhere else. Compact size fits right ...
Summary: Mini is easy to use as well as iTunes. when not on hold the wheel can do it's own thing sometimes. Great product everywhere else. Compact size fits right into your pocket but Mini is sturdy enough to survive in a backpack full of books.
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Apple does it again!
by bgross725 on February 27, 2005
Pros: -6GB Hardrive -18 Hour Batter Life -New Bright Colors -Same Great Design -Wheel Matches Device -Better Price
Cons: No FM Tuner -No Removable Battery
Summary: Overall, this much needed upgrade by apple beings the iPod Mini back into the game. Competitors were coming up with the new 5GB devices and now Apple has one-uped them. ...
Summary: Overall, this much needed upgrade by apple beings the iPod Mini back into the game. Competitors were coming up with the new 5GB devices and now Apple has one-uped them. The 18 Hour battery life is an amazing upgrade. More than double the batery life this device is much improved. The cons still exist, of course the lack of an FM tuner is a huge downside but the lack of a color screen, who cares? What kind of pictures do you need to look at on the tiny screen. For pictures, pick up the new iPod Photo for just $100 more ($349). Also, Apple has removed the Power Supply cord and Firewire from the purchase. They are availible seperatly for $50 total.
9/10...all they have to do is add the FM Tuner for a perfect 10! APPLE DOES IT AGAIN!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: M9803LL/A
- Description: Weighing in at just 3.6 ounces and smaller than many cell phones, iPod mini fits your lifestyle and your bag, whether it be cocktail purse or messenger duffle. The chic, matte anodized aluminum case resists stains and scratches, all the while protecting your iPod mini. Recessed in the case to keep its surface pristine, the 1.67-inch (diagonal) backlit screen displays full song and album titles, artists' names and more. The iPod mini Click Wheel - featuring color-coordinated icons - 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 through up to 1, 500 songs from your iTunes music collection.
General
- Product type Microdrive
- PC interface(s) supported USB, FireWire
- Flash memory installed No built-in memory
- Digital storage Built-in 6 GB Microdrive
- Weight 3.6 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.5 in x 3.6 in
- Color Blue
- Available body colors Pink, Green, Gold, Silver, Blue
- Included accessories Belt clip
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 2G
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
- Playback modes Repeat all
- Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 32 - 320
- Shockproof memory 1500 seconds
- 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
- Amplifier response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Timer Sleep
- Built-in clock Timer
- Additional features USB 2.0 compatibility
CD System
- Playback modes Repeat one/all
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, AAC, WAV
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
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x, USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / remote control Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Slot(s) provided 1 x Docking, Remote
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player battery
- Mfr estimated battery life 18 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power device type Battery charger
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, FireWire port
- Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.2.8, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Apple MacOS X 10.3.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Product series
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 6 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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iPod Mini (4GB, Green, 2nd generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 4 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 6 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player battery
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iPod Mini (4GB, Blue, 2nd generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 4 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 6 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player battery
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iPod Mini (4GB, Pink, 2nd generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 4 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, No built-in memory, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 6 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Silver, 2nd generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Microdrive, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 4 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Accessories
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