Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9800LL/A (Silver) OLD MODEL

by Apple

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 6 inches ; 5.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006HTPQ2
• Item model number: M9800LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This season's must-have accessory? Your music. Listen in style with iPod mini. Like any classic fashion icon, iPod mini goes with everything: Macs, PCs, sequins, and tees. And with up to 18 hours of battery life, it'll outlast the latest trend. Weighing in at just 3.6 ounces, iPod mini fits your lifestyle and your bag, whether it be cocktail purse or messenger duffle.

From Runway to Subway
The chic, matte anodized aluminum case resists stains and scratches, all the while protecting your iPod mini—from, say, the jostle of overzealous paparazzi. 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. And iPod mini lasts up to 18 hours on a single charge:^* enough for a transatlantic flight, the limo ride to your hotel, and a few solid hours of boutique shopping. Of course, iPod mini works just as well for your everyday pursuits. With up to 25 minutes of skip protection, you can even walk the dog in style.

Put on Some Tunes
So light and colorful, iPod mini yearns for the limelight. Indulge in a little scene-stealing yourself when you wear your music on your sleeve or around your neck. With optional accessories, including a stylish lanyard and mix-and-match armbands, your iPod mini becomes an ensemble essential. Wear it running a trail or walking the red carpet. iPod mini complements any look, from track suit to tiara.

Under Your Thumb
Always striving for perfection, Apple engineers moved the iPod's buttons under the wheel. The iPod mini Click Wheel—complete with color-coordinated icons—takes best advantage of miniscule space and lets you scroll single-handedly through up to 1,500 songs from your iTunes music collection. You'll find such thoughtful construction only from Apple. Because, try as they might, the competition can't touch this.

Behind the Click Wheel of your iPod mini await features that make it the world's best digital music player. Listen to your music as you fall asleep, and wake up with music or an alarm. Store a copy of your contacts, calendar and to-do lists on your iPod mini. Or keep anything from store restaurant reviews to nightlife guides, and news articles to exercise routines—right at your fingertips.

This second-generation iPod mini has enhanced USB support with one simple connection for all Mac and Windows users. It embodies freedom and portability, allowing you to bring your favorite music everywhere you go and to everything you do. Offering seamless integration with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, the iPod mini makes it a breeze to manage your music, and the innovative Click Wheel makes it easy to find exactly the right tune.

What's in the Box
iPod mini, battery, earbud headphones, belt clip, USB 2.0 cable, CD-ROM with iTunes for Mac and Windows, electronic documentation and getting started guide

^*Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.

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Product Description

The engineers at APPLE squeezed all the finest features of the celebrated iPod into an anodized aluminum case weighing just 3.6 ounces, and smaller than any cell phone. This scratchproof, stainproof wonder provides over 25 minutes of skip protection, and lasts up to 18 hours per battery charge -- so, for once, you pay no penality for miniaturization! Includes sleek, wide range earbud headphones FireWire & USB 2.0 interface (USB 2.0 cable included) Can be charged via USB 2.0 Optional accessories - iPod Mini Dock, AC Adapter, In-Ear Headpones, Armband, Wired Remote and more Dimensions - 3.6 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches Finish - Silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

340 of 354 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply THE best mp3 player!, March 14, 2005

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superman2k3 "superman2k3" (On a sunny beach!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9800LL/A (Silver) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

iPod mini was the hottest gadget last year & the best mp3 player around. Looks like this will be true even in 2005. There is absolutely no competition for the iPod's, no other player is even half as good as iPod.

Pro's,
1. Very good audio quality. Support for normal mp3's (unlike Sony).
2. Small size (smaller than most cell phones like much-talked-about-Motorola-Razr)
3. Extremely well desgined (let's hope Apple makes a cell phone and PDA in near future)
4. Very intuitive interface (award winning touch wheel and minimal buttons)
5. 4GB hard drive (enough space for about 800 mp3 songs)
6. Available in many colors (hopefully Apple will come up with Nokia style faceplates for future Mini's)
7. iTunes is one of the best music software around (rate songs, keep playcount, easy-sync with the iPod)
8. Excellent screen for such small size
9. Recharges from a standard USB port with the same cable as used for the upload of songs. No need to carry around a charger now.
10. Tons of innovative accessories in the market (from Bose speakers to colorful socks!)
11. Good battery life, about 10-14 hrs depneding on how much you surf around on it. ofcourse we all want more and there is no end to that demand :)
12. Everything about the iPod Mini is designed to perfection (no other company has put this much time & effort into their mp3 players even in 4 yrs since iPod hit the streets)

Con's,
1. The battery is internal with no easy replacement chances
2. Colors on the new Mini, except Silver, IMHO, are all gaudy. Last generation of Mini's had much pleasing colors. Check out for yourself at a local store before buying.
3. Gold version has been dropped now, its become a collector's item? Instead of adding more colors they have dropped one!
4. Doesn't come with a wall charger any more and takes longer to charge from USB port. You always need to be around a computer or pay extra for the charger.

Its simply fabulous and I am running out of superlatives to describe it. Thanks Apple for the new iPod Mini!

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love My iPod mini! But it is right for YOU?, July 11, 2005

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JK (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9800LL/A (Silver) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

There are several mp3 players on the market right now for different people. Before I bought my iPod mini, I had a Rio Cali mp3 Player. I liked it, but very quickily I ran out of space. I downloaded about one song every other day, and after awhile, there was no space left!

For me, it was obvious that a larger mp3 player size was needed. I needed lots of space to store all of my CD's and old mp3 files.

Just to clear things up, one megabyte is about one minute. My old Cali had (i think) 126 megabytes. You can get the iPod mini in either 4 gigabytes (which is 4000 megabytes) or 6 gigabytes (which is 6000 megabytes).

So really the question is: What will you be doing with your mp3 player? Check out the chart below.

YOU SHOULD BUY AN IPOD MINI IF:
- You want to have a good amount of space to store songs.
- You want to have a very flashy mp3 player.
- You love to listen to music.
- You are willing to pay a somewhat large amount of money.
- You have around 10-20 CD's you want to change to mp3 files.

YOU SHOULD LOOK AT OTHER MP3 PLAYERS (such as the Rio Cali) IF:
- You want a good mp3 player that holds songs, but will not have too much unused space.
- You don't want to spend too much on an mp3 player.
- You will only download a song or two every two weeks.
- You have a few CD's you want to have on one mp3 player

YOU SHOULD BUY AN IPOD (regular iPod) IF:
- You are a HUGE hardcore listener of music.
- You are willing to pay around $300 on an mp3 player.
- You will download one or two songs a day.
- You have tons and tons of CD's that you want to have on one mp3 player.

The bottom line is that I love my iPod mini - it's perfect for me. But the question is, what mp3 Player is good for you?

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't know how I ever got along without it..., April 12, 2005

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S. Radford (Ardmore, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9800LL/A (Silver) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

I LOVE MY SILVER IPOD MINI! After about a year of research and procrastination, I was having a particularly bad week, so after seeing a teenage at the drug store with her Pink mini, I decided that if she can have one and she doesn't have a job, I can surely have one and buy it with my hard-earned money!

I marched myself into the Apple Store and treated myself to my mini. Awesome decision! I was wavering between the 4GB and the 20GB since there was only about a $50 difference. It didn't even make sense to me to consider the 6GB because that was $50 more as well, and if I was going to pay the $50, then I was going to get the 20GB. I decided on the 4GB for now. My computer hard drive is only 6GB at the moment, so there's really no need for an iPod whose storage is bigger than what my system can hold! :)

MY LIKES:

1. The Size- It's absolutely perfect! It stays in my purse so I will always have music on the go. My co-worker gave me a baby blue skin to put on it so it will be protected in my purse.

2. The Color- I was aiming for the blue one until I saw it in person. The color was a little too blue for my taste (even though blue is one of my favorite colors! ZZZZ-PHI!) I'm not a fan of Pink nor Green, so Silver was it. It's sophisticated looking.

3. The Battery Life- This was the sticking point for me. Up until I bought my mini, I was listening to music on my 1GB SD card plugged into my Palm Pilot. It was a good solution for a while. I was, and still am, thankful for the capabilities of my Palm, and if it weren't for the fact that my Palm's battery life is horrible, I may have stayed with that and never bought my mini. So far, I have gotten a good 12 hours on 1 charge. That's awesome. The advertised time is about 18 hours. Look, if it lasts me a whole work day without dying, then I am happy. So far, it has totally surpassed that.

4. The Screen- It is clear and bright. I love it!

5. The Click Wheel- It took some getting used to, but now, I love it. It makes it easier to navigate around the menus.

6. USB Cable- Quick music transfer!

7. iTunes- I used to use MusicMatch faithfully. I will probably still use it since I have lifetime upgrades. I also like the burning capabilites of the program. I use Windows Media Player as well. I let RealPlayer go. Too much spyware. iTunes is a very robust program that does just about everything you need. It organizes your music very well, and it is an easy program to learn.

8. Sound Quality- The sound quality is awesome. I can't ask for anything better. Very crisp and clear. Plus, once you play around with the EQ, you'll find what suits you.

9. Educational Discount- If you are a student, you can get an Educational Discount on all Apple products if you purchase directly from Apple.

MY DISLIKES:

There aren't many, but there are a few...

1. No AC Adapter- I had to buy it separately! Apparently, it was included in the previous generations. I own a laptop, so I don't keep it on all of the time. Therefore, that would have been counter-productive trying to charge my mini from the USB port. The Adapter is $30 by itself, but for people like me, it's a necessary cost so I can plug it up to the wall and it can travel with me.

2. No Stop Button - There isn't a dedicated "Stop" button in iTunes or on my mini. All I see is a "Pause" button. If there is a stop button, someone please show it to me!

3. On/Off Management - I don't like the fact that whenever I plug up my mini to charge, even if it's already turned off, the unit turns on. I have to physically turn it off. Not a biggie, but it's just something I've noticed.

4. The Earbuds- They sound just ok to me. I'm not a fan of them. My inner ear is shaped funny so I'm probably not getting the full effect of them since I can't really put them in as far as they are intended to go. I may have to get some of those ear canal ones. I have figured out to have these stay in my ears all day without them hurting. I don't wear them with the foam though. The foam irritates me to no end.

Ok...that's my review. I hope it helps you all!