Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9806LL/A (Green) OLD MODEL

by Apple

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006HTZ7Q
• Item model number: M9806LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 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 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 - Green

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Thing's A Steal., June 12, 2005

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Jared Gulick (Easton, Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9806LL/A (Green) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

I've toyed around with a few MP3 players in the past, and even bought a few only to return them all. They couldn't cut it. They just plain stank.

I remember when Apple came out with its 20 and 40 gig iPod models asking myself, "why would you need 10,000 songs?"

One-thousand songs will do just fine. Apple's four-gig model works perfectly. Great Idea. Now maybe, just maybe, if you're a traveling DJ doing weddings and getting 150 requests per night, the higher-capacity hard drives are for you. But to us ordinary Joes out there who only want to hear our favorite songs as much as possible, the Mini's for us.

I gave the iPod a four rating because it's a bit tricky to get used to the controls when you're used to the average buttons on a disc/standard MP3 player. They also could've dedicated more than the three whole sentences (if that) they gave to explain transfering music from iTunes to the iPod. It seems that they tell you to go to the instruction manual in the CD's 'help' section, and in turn the instruction manual tells you to check the CD for more info, so it's gonna take a little hit and missing (i.e. frustration) before you get it right. The click-wheel control is great once you get the hang of it though.

What kept me from sending it back after pulling my hair out because of not being able to transfer right away was the sound quality. Once I got all my songs into place, I played it, and it sounded incredible. I've worked as a musician and a sound engineer for years and that's probably why I'm so picky, but I anticipated making a return from the moment I bought it, and now I could never live without it. Even my girlfriend liked it. That's deep.

Make sure you get the wall-adapter for the USB port connection so that you don't have to hook into your computer everytime you want to charge it. I hope they start releasing them with the adapters so folks don't need to spend the extra 30 bucks.

If you've got some cash lying around, and you love music, pick one of these up, you might be suprised.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The second-generation Ipod Mini is a hit!, March 1, 2005

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mehndiartist "mehndiartist" (Wilmington, DE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9806LL/A (Green) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

I went into the Apple store this weekend, planning to buy myself an Ipod shuffle to keep myself under the $200 mark while buying an Ipod, and what did I see but the newly released 2nd generation Ipod Mini, selling just within my price range!

This mini is totally worth the added cost compared to the shuffle. While I envy the shuffle's extremely light weight and even lower price, I'm glad to have the extra storage space on my Ipod as well as a much-needed screen. My ipod mini is pretty light, even if not weightless, and it has an amazing 18-hour battery life.

On the missing regular Charger: I haven't had any problems using the USB cable and connecting my Ipod right to my computer. Plus, so many people have ipods these days that I imagine I could always borrow someone else's charger if I needed it. And buying a new charger is always an option.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the BEST!, July 22, 2006

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Courtney Kent (Calgary, AB , Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9806LL/A (Green) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

I recieved a green iPod mini back in September for my 14th birthday. Now it is July, and I have to say, I love my iPod.

Me, being the clumsy person I am, have dropped it more than a few time onto solid pavement, and it still works properly. It has never skipped or anything, and aside from a few scratches on the corners (from me dropping it), it looks pretty much new.

Even though it doesnt have a color screen, that doesnt really matter; when I listen to it, I'm not really looking at the screen.

My iPod fits into the palm of my hand. Sure, it's not as small as the Nano, but it's small enough. I keep the belt clip on all the time anyways...it makes it less awkward to handle.

My iPod is small enough for my lifestyle, and it's cute too! Many people have commented that they love my "cute, green iPod."

There is one drawback though, but I've still rated this product 5 stars because it's something you could easily avoid.

The only drawback is the earpieces. Almost every night I fall asleep with my iPod headphones stuck in my ears, and I always end up waking up sometime later with extremely sore ears. This can easily be avoided by simply getting a new pair of headphones. To avoid my problem with falling asleep with them in, I have found a clever solution; a pillow with speakers in them! You can just plug your iPod into the pillow, and it plays your songs all night, without the hurt in your ears the next morning.

If you're looking for an iPod, I would highly recommend this particular type. The mini is the only Pod that has a vibrant color to it; all the rest of the iPods, you have to buy a slip case for them if you want any color other than white or black.

The mini is convinient in size and price. Sure, it's more than a shuffle, but really...who wants an iPod with no touch wheel or a screen to see what song you're listening to? ;D

My iPod's battery life is long enough; I can easily listen to it consistently for a day and a half if I wanted to. It takes a while to get the battery to last that long, but I just charge it overnight when the battery is running low.

Another helpful thing I've gotten for it is a portable charger. It comes with a plug in for the wall and for in a car. I've found this VERY useful when I went to Calgary for two weeks and Cuba for a week.

Remember, Apple products work around the world! So it's a very good investment if you travel a lot and enjoy music or your Mac!

Courtney