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 85/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 361079 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = 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 ...
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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 ...
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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
- 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 Green
- 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 Real 10, WAV, MP3
- 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 Kbps
- 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
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