Apple iPod mini 1st Generation Green (4 GB) MP3 Player
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Description: Apple engineers squeezed all the best features of iPod into a case weighing just 3.6 ounces and smaller than any cell phone. iPod mini features an anodized aluminium case that resists stains and scratches. The case weighs practically not...
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Apple iPod Mini: Perfect Balance of Memory. PortabilityReview created: 09/26/05
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18 of 22 people found this review helpful.
Well good thing you are on eBay - because thats now the best and really the only place to buy iPod Minis. Now that Apple has forgone the iPod Mini series for the iPod Nano. Now that the Nano is getting all of the press attention for being the sexiest gadget ever - its hard to remember that just 12 - 18 months ago, the iPod Mini was in the same boat. And, for iPod Mini fans, thats good news because it means that the value of the Mini has decreased - effectively making them cheaper to buy on eBay as everyone else oogles at the Nano.
And I'm not 100% convinced that the Nano is better than the Mini. I believe it depends on what you are using it - the Mini is sturdier than the Nano - in fact, there are already blogs and reviews citing the Nano's lack of durability - something the Mini is great at. Of course, the give in that situation is that the Nano is lighter than the Mini... but remember - we are only talking ounces!
For the dollar, you get more music storage with the Mini than just about anything on the market - and all in a very light-wight MP3 player body. But again - it depends what you are looking for:
* If you want to a large music library - either for the office, the road or your home - the regular iPod is a better value and better idea
* If you are a gym-rat looking for the lightest MP3 player - perhaps you want a tiny flash player like the Rios, the Shuffle, or the Nano
But if you are looking for the perfect hybrid MP3 player - small enough to take a run with but spacious enough to play hours of unique music at the office - the iPod Mini really is the perfect solution. And of course it has the Apple interface and sexiness.
The minor points: with the second generation of the iPod Mini, Apple has improved the color scheme and really made them shinier and brighter. My preference is the Silver color - but beware that it will show scratches and nicks more so than the other colors. The Blue is bright, the pink quite girly, and the green look a little much like split pea soup for me =)
And I'm not 100% convinced that the Nano is better than the Mini. I believe it depends on what you are using it - the Mini is sturdier than the Nano - in fact, there are already blogs and reviews citing the Nano's lack of durability - something the Mini is great at. Of course, the give in that situation is that the Nano is lighter than the Mini... but remember - we are only talking ounces!
For the dollar, you get more music storage with the Mini than just about anything on the market - and all in a very light-wight MP3 player body. But again - it depends what you are looking for:
* If you want to a large music library - either for the office, the road or your home - the regular iPod is a better value and better idea
* If you are a gym-rat looking for the lightest MP3 player - perhaps you want a tiny flash player like the Rios, the Shuffle, or the Nano
But if you are looking for the perfect hybrid MP3 player - small enough to take a run with but spacious enough to play hours of unique music at the office - the iPod Mini really is the perfect solution. And of course it has the Apple interface and sexiness.
The minor points: with the second generation of the iPod Mini, Apple has improved the color scheme and really made them shinier and brighter. My preference is the Silver color - but beware that it will show scratches and nicks more so than the other colors. The Blue is bright, the pink quite girly, and the green look a little much like split pea soup for me =)
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a good iPod but has a short, unreliable battery lifeReview created: 08/10/06
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3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I love the iPod mini in general, it is very small and durable and you can get them quite inexpensivley on eBay. The only problem with this 1st Generation model is that the batteries only last up to 8 hours -and that's if the battery if still perfect and you don't change your songs much. These are notorious for the batteries going bad early and needing replacement.
Consider the 2nd Generation (M9800LL/A) series for double the battery life and longevity. They are identical in other respects except 2nd generation models have the capacity (i.e. 4GB, 6GB) printed on the back of the iPod.
Consider the 2nd Generation (M9800LL/A) series for double the battery life and longevity. They are identical in other respects except 2nd generation models have the capacity (i.e. 4GB, 6GB) printed on the back of the iPod.
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Excellent condition
) 3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
My purchase came promptly and the condition was as described. I would buy from this seller again. My originial iPOd mini had a defected track wheel, because it was no longer covered under warranty Apple quoted a cost of $250 to send me a refurbished model. I found the exact item I was searching for on eBay.
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Ipod is the Best, Dont settle for less than the BEST3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I love my Ipod mini. Its light wieght, looks cool, and has 4GB of storage. I can store up to 1000 songs and play them wherever I am. School, home,in the car, at sporting events,walking the dog,mowing the grass or just about anywhere I am going to be, I can take my Ipod mini with me. I will never use another MP3 player again. Ipod is the BEST.
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green apple ipod mini/ poor chargeReview created: 03/08/09
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
first of all i decidet to buy it because i love ipod mini and the description was very tempting along with the price, but once i recieved it the charge wasn't good enough it would last only 2 or 3 hours at the most
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love my ipodReview created: 07/07/07
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Love the classic mini MP3 player from Apple. I really enjoy the size and the apple green color. It holds plenty of music and though it doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of it's later generation brethren, it suits my needs perfectly.
The only downside is that the battery has started wearing out and they are difficult to replace by your self and expensive for Apple to do it for you.
That is the only reason it got a 'good' rating instead of an 'excellent'.
The only downside is that the battery has started wearing out and they are difficult to replace by your self and expensive for Apple to do it for you.
That is the only reason it got a 'good' rating instead of an 'excellent'.
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quick and easyReview created: 06/04/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
i bought the ipod a few weeks ago and i love it, i use it all the time. its hard to find accessories for it in stores because apple doesnt make the mini anymore so i pretty much have been looking on ebay and purchasing them here. the ipod holds plenty of songs. its not one of those that holds like 50000 or something but it holds just enough for me.
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Ipod mini - Its a sure Winner!Review created: 12/08/05
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
But it's not just about looks - the iPod Mini sounds fantastic. After comparing it with my third-generation iPod, tracks definitely sounded clearer on the iPod Mini, as if it were capable of better frequency response. By comparison the 3G iPod sounded positively muffled. A sign of PortalPlayer's enhanced audio chip, perhaps.
The Mini's packaging is as lovely as ever. The box lid slides off to reveal the mini wrapped in plastic. The box underneath is split in two halves - one for the install discs and one for the headphones, USB cable and a belt holster. As with all the new iPods there's no Firewire cable, no dock, no remote - but they are available as optional extras. There's no AC adaptor either, so you can only charge when connected to the PC.
There are other missing features that might give pause for thought, such as a radio, recording function and microphone. But if it's just a player you want these absences won't be noticed. For me the only reason I wouldn't want one is that I do want to carry my entire music collection around with me. Or at least more of it than I could fit on a 6GB drive.
One day of course, a 20GB iPod will be this size, but for now six gigs is your limit. At this capacity it no longer loses out to the Zen Micro and H10, but while Creative and iRiver have both worked hard on improving the look and usability of their players, the Mini is still miles ahead. With its rounded sides and neat click-wheel interface, it feels right in you hand and is easy to control and use too.
Verdict
With the new iPod Mini, Apple has increased its capacity by a 50 per cent, battery-life by one-and-a-quarter times and improved sound quality. It's a pretty impressive triple whammy and as long as its capacity is large enough for you, the iPod Mini would be our recommended digital audio player.
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The Mini's packaging is as lovely as ever. The box lid slides off to reveal the mini wrapped in plastic. The box underneath is split in two halves - one for the install discs and one for the headphones, USB cable and a belt holster. As with all the new iPods there's no Firewire cable, no dock, no remote - but they are available as optional extras. There's no AC adaptor either, so you can only charge when connected to the PC.
There are other missing features that might give pause for thought, such as a radio, recording function and microphone. But if it's just a player you want these absences won't be noticed. For me the only reason I wouldn't want one is that I do want to carry my entire music collection around with me. Or at least more of it than I could fit on a 6GB drive.
One day of course, a 20GB iPod will be this size, but for now six gigs is your limit. At this capacity it no longer loses out to the Zen Micro and H10, but while Creative and iRiver have both worked hard on improving the look and usability of their players, the Mini is still miles ahead. With its rounded sides and neat click-wheel interface, it feels right in you hand and is easy to control and use too.
Verdict
With the new iPod Mini, Apple has increased its capacity by a 50 per cent, battery-life by one-and-a-quarter times and improved sound quality. It's a pretty impressive triple whammy and as long as its capacity is large enough for you, the iPod Mini would be our recommended digital audio player.
jamieday83
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R.I.P. Ipod Mini: 2004-2005Review created: 09/27/05
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
With the Ipod Mini officially retired, the only way you are going to find one is online or on the clearance shelf. That actually works in your favor as this is probably the best MP3 player on the market for the dollar.
Everyone knows Apple has a stranglehold on the MP3 market and the Mini did nothing to diminsh that theory. It was small, had the infamous click-wheel as well as an assortment of colors that appeal to just about everyone. It has a wealth of accessories available at cheap prices as well as great technical support (though you won't need it most likely).
The menu system is intuitive and easy to navigate. The display is clear and bright and has a nice bluish shade that fades out from non-use. It's durable too though it's hard-drive based so you'd be smart not to use it while jogging or otherwise moving constantly. It also includes ITunes which is pretty much the software to use for MP3 maintenance.
It's unfortunate that Apple didn't incorporate FM radio into any of it's MP3 players like Rio did. Of course, people snatched them up anyway because it's Apple. The battery itself has some issues as well and often will die before the 500 charge/recharge cycle as arrived. If it's not under warranty, you may as well buy a new Ipod since battery replacement costs nearly as much as buy one.
New Ipod Mini's can be had for $150 on eBay so it's a great time to buy one. Though the Ipod Nano replaced it, it's a stellar MP3 player to own provided you don't need mega-storage.
Everyone knows Apple has a stranglehold on the MP3 market and the Mini did nothing to diminsh that theory. It was small, had the infamous click-wheel as well as an assortment of colors that appeal to just about everyone. It has a wealth of accessories available at cheap prices as well as great technical support (though you won't need it most likely).
The menu system is intuitive and easy to navigate. The display is clear and bright and has a nice bluish shade that fades out from non-use. It's durable too though it's hard-drive based so you'd be smart not to use it while jogging or otherwise moving constantly. It also includes ITunes which is pretty much the software to use for MP3 maintenance.
It's unfortunate that Apple didn't incorporate FM radio into any of it's MP3 players like Rio did. Of course, people snatched them up anyway because it's Apple. The battery itself has some issues as well and often will die before the 500 charge/recharge cycle as arrived. If it's not under warranty, you may as well buy a new Ipod since battery replacement costs nearly as much as buy one.
New Ipod Mini's can be had for $150 on eBay so it's a great time to buy one. Though the Ipod Nano replaced it, it's a stellar MP3 player to own provided you don't need mega-storage.
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Look forward for more buys!!!Review created: 03/11/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The item alone was in great condition. The packing was excellent. There were no scratches or dents on the item. Everything works perfectly with the hardware and everything. The battery doesn't hold the charge that great but I can work with that!
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Very happy with the mini-ipod - very user friendly!1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The decision to purchase the Mini ipod on E-Bay was based on its unavailability in the stores- E-Bay was the natural choice! It is very user friendly,-the perfect size and extremely sufficient for the amount of music to be downloaded.
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ipod miniReview created: 03/01/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I have been trying to get one of these units because of the hard case and it can take a drop pretty good and keep on working. The new units are made of plastic and break easily.
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apple Ipod1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The seller called me personally to finalize the deal. Shipping was swift. Very good condition. I felt that the item was in excellent condition.
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freaking awesome
) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
awesome ipod i love them cuase there so small and cool plus if it breaks there easy to fix(if you know how),i suggest you buy one cuase there so cool and small alot better then the nano
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Good purchaseReview created: 01/01/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This ipod was sent fast and my daughter is enjoying it now. It was the color she wanted and I didn't have to go any other place looking for it. It was sent directly to my house.
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iPod mini1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I really wanted a green ipod mini and i knew that Apple didn't make them anymore so I decided to join ebay and look for one to buy. I found it very fast (a "new" one) but was dissapointed when i received it. One of the buttons were broke and when i took it to an Apple store to get the damage estimated they found out that my ipod was "pieced" together from other ones. This was my first and last purchase with ebay. I'm sure not everybody is out to scam you but some are so be aware! Paypal was great in helping me so i suggest you ONLY use paypal to buy your items, any other method of paying is very risky if you aren't happy with the item.
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iPod mini reviewReview created: 10/31/09
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I needed an mp3 player and loved the minis but i couldn't find one that was A, in mint condition; and B, cheap. This is exactly what I needed and it works flawlessly so far. I got a iPod for under $30. So awesome, thanks again!
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NEVER WILL BUY FROM THIS GUYReview created: 10/27/09
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This guy claimed he shipped the item and I have not yet gotten it. Then he said he will send it over night and I still have not gotten the item. I feel this guy stole my money but I will get it back. I WILL NEVER IN MY LIFE DEAL WITH THIS GUY AND I WILL MAKE SURE MY FRIENDS NEVER DEAL WITH HIM....HE LIED TO ME AND SCAM ME REALLY GOOD BUT THERE IS A GOD......
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I POD!!!It works fine. Had to put a new battery in though, other then that no problems at all!! Will buy again from seller!
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Scratched up but works wellReview created: 09/16/09
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I knew the iPod was "used", but I was disappointed when I received it as it was all scratched up. I thought it was just dirty, but the marks were inbedded and didn't wash off. I was nervous when I plugged it in and then installed the music, but it works GREAT and I had a FABULOUS time at the gym last night with my own music.
The iPod did not come with earphones, but I had already bought some in anticipation of receiving my iPod as I need headphones ... the earphones fall out with me.
Anyway, overall a GOOD purchase and I look forward to many happy times with my music to keep me company!
The iPod did not come with earphones, but I had already bought some in anticipation of receiving my iPod as I need headphones ... the earphones fall out with me.
Anyway, overall a GOOD purchase and I look forward to many happy times with my music to keep me company!
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Good buyWas looking for a iPod for my brother for his birthday. It was a perfect match to the description. Good buy and good seller.
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missing ipodI have not recieved ipod. no way to track the item.It is hard to say anything about ipod when you donot have it.
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Just bought an IPOD Mini 4GBReview created: 08/08/09
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I'm new to the IPOD revolution, so this is my first purchase. I know it is an older model, but I am really impressed with it. I transfered 808 songs to the ipod from my computer with space left over for probably another 300 or 400 songs. The menu feature is fairly simple to use along with most other features on the IPOD itself. I'm not a huge fan of Itunes, which you have to use in conjunction with the ipod to sort, transfer music, etc.... I prefer windows media player, but because it is microsoft, doesn't work with an apple product I guess. I like that the older ipod is a little bulkier than newer models. I have held and seen the new Nano's and there is just not much to them in my opinion. I am pleased with my purchase and recommend the product to others.
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IPOD Mini Gen 1Easy to use. Clean styling. ------------------------------
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