Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9160LL/A (Silver) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: TOP PERFORMER: Small MP3 Player
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone raves about the iPod and the iPod Mini. Are they really worth the money? Abso-f-lutely. The only question you should be asking yourself is, "Should I get the iPod or the iPod Mini?" I bought the 20GB iPod and used it for 6 months. Then I borrowed my roommate's iPod Mini and used that for a month. I ended up selling my iPod to buy an iPod Mini, and here's why.
It's all about portability. The Mini fits in my pocket so much better than the regular iPod. The Mini with the armband is so much more comfortable than the bigger iPod with the carrying case (Apple does not make an armband for the iPod because it is not practical; third-party armbands are available, but they are not comfortable at all). I find myself taking the Mini with me just about everywhere I go without a second thought; with the regular iPod, I always thought about whether I'll be comfortable carrying it or not.
As for the "limited" 4GB space, I prefer the 4GB to the 20GB. Instead of carrying around every single mp3 that I owned, I only carried around the songs that I wanted to listen to, which made the 4GB iPod Mini much more manageable than the 20GB iPod. If you think carrying around 1000 songs is limiting, then you have bigger issues (see a shrink about that).
Customer Review: Impressive Little Gizmo!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Weighing in at 3.6 ounces, count me in on early adoption of this technology. Whether you're a Mac lover or a PC fanatic (I own a PC), you'll surely enjoy the Apple iPod Mini.Let me just say even the packaging is an artistic wonder. Once you open the box, you are greeted by all white carton that separates to reveal the word "enjoy". That's it--Apple credits on one side and "enjoy" on the other.It is a thing of beauty!
Here are a couple reasons:
-4GB of storage (that's about 1000 songs)
-8 hour battery life
-Calendar, Contacts, and even GAMES are included(!)
-Sleek, simple design is small yet flashy
-Complete with iTunes software
I was looking for an alternative to installing an expensive MP3 deck in my car. I even tried to quench my audiophile thirst with XM Radio. No avail. Good programming, but it didn't draw from my own personal pool of music. I decided I wanted something portable, an MP3 player. But not just any player! A robust machine, worthy of holding my CD collection.
I made the mistake of paying exorbinant S&H fees to an Ebay seller. However, even after paying way more than necessary and waiting way too long, I've found my iPod Mini to be indespensable!!
Customer Review: Outstanding! I love the iPod Mini
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife asked me for an MP3 player or a portable music player. After looking around, I decided to buy the 4GB Ipod Mini (silver). It will have plenty of disk space for over 1000 songs which is enough at a time for my wife, plus it is very light weight and includes a belt clip. The software, iTunes loaded and connected to our new ipod with the supplied firewire cable (also includes a USB cable) with our WinXP machine. The unit comes with a charger, but we it can also charge when connected to the computer (save the charger for trips away from the computer). I ripped a few of our CDs into the iTunes software (AAC format, 128 bit rate but you can use MP3 if you wish), and the quality is excellent, so now only about 200 more CDs to go but they rip pretty quickly and you can listen to the tracks while you are importing. The software easily syncs the tunes into the iPod. Many say that the iPod is about design and colors, which personally don't matter to me, but the iPod mini is also about function. The way you scroll through menus, adjust volume, etc. is sooooo slick and easy once you spend a few minutes with this machine. I love it so much, I have now convinced myself to also buy the 20GB machine for myself to hold all of our music.Customer Review: Fast Becoming a Cult iPod
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the smallest iPod that allows you to change out the 4 or 6GB hard drive for a CompactFlash card. The adapters cost less than $4. What this means is you can install any size CF card in this device. Many people already have installed up to 16GB CF cards. I'm about to install a 32GB Card, but I may wait a while until 64GB cards are commonly available.
Also, mod kits are available here on Amazon and also on eBay. A larger capacity battery will extend your playing time between charges. I plan to try and shoe horn a second battery into this device.
The second generation Mini's will run longer on a charger. Also the size CF card you install will also effect play time. In any case you should see a longer play time with a CF Card than the factory hard drive.
For more information do a search on iPod Mini Modifications Batteries, CompactFlash.
Finally, if you case gets a little beat up, and these all metal cases can take a beating it is cheap and easy to replace the case ~$15 with shipping for a new one--any color. Some people chose to paint their old case to make it unique. Parts are freely available. Keep your Mini alive and looking good.
Customer Review: Best MP3 player
Summary: 5 Stars
I won a mini Ipod when it first came out months ago (first quarter 2004). I didn't care for it too much because I didn't listen to music really. I saw the mini Ipod only to be another one of my latest gadgets. No one really had it back then, and I certainly did not believe it would become as popular as it is now.
Months later it is the top christmas item, and it has good reason to be. Each day, it becomes more and more of a commodity to me. I use it always, listening to music that I hardly ever did before, and its highly fashionable, a great product. You know everything about the iPod mini, the reviews, pros/cons and specs. already tell everything.
Some people apparently are complaining about that it freezes or that the hype draws from it. First of all, the freezing is common in all Minis, so don't try to switch it out. They all do it. Plus its not even a problem, it doesn't ruin your songs or HD. Its happened several times to me now. Also, the more hype it gets, the more I realize how lucky I am to have one. There's nothing wrong with everyone having the "same thing," if the same thing, the same MP3 player, is the best MP3 player.