Buy Apple iPod mini 6 GB M9803LL/A (Blue) OLD MODELApple iPod mini 6 GB M9803LL/A (Blue) OLD MODEL Product Description:
- 6 GB model holds up to 1,500 songs; supports MP3, AAC, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible (6), and AIFF formats
- Mac and Windows compatible; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available
- 1.67 inch (diagonal) backlit screen displays full song names and more
- Up to 18 hours of battery life
- Comes with earbud headphones, belt clip, and USB 2.0 cable
Product Description
The Apple iPod mini music player just got better, brighter and longer lasting. The Apple iPod mini can easily manage about 1,500 songs on 6GB of space. It features the Click Wheel-enhanced durability and sensitivity (complete with color coordinated icons), and uses little space, so you can scroll single-handedly. The iPod mini plays up to 18 hours of play on a single battery charge, which is more than twice than the last version. Plus, with up to 25 minutes of skip protection, you won't have to worry about missing a second of your music. You can also charge and sync the mini via one simple USB 2.0 connection. Using the included iTunes software you can easily manage your digital music collection. Organize your music by genre, artist, or album; or build your own dynamic playlists. Music and playlists transfer quickly and automatically from a Mac or PC to the iPod mini. The anodized aluminum case resists stains and scratches. Also includes a Text Notes function for reminders, 4 popular games for on the go, a sleep timer and calendars and to-do lists to stay organized. System Requirements: iPod for Mac requires a Macintosh with USB 2.0 or FireWire port and Mac OS X v10.2.8 or v10.3.4 or later. iPod for Windows requires a PC with FireWire or USB 2.0 port or a Windows-certified FireWire or USB 2.0 card and Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2. Supports AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible and Apple Lossless audio formats. Available storage capacity may vary.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Outstanding MP3 player.
By Daniel Bastian
I began looking into an iPod purchase over a year ago, and was almost sold on the 4th generation iPod. I liked the colors of the mini and was okay with 4 GB of storage (though that was a tad on the small side), but the main thing that deterred me from the mini was the less-than-desirable 8-10 hour battery life.Then the 2nd generation mini was released. Apple seemed to fix and improve every little thing I had held against the original. They made the colors brighter, increased the hard drive space to 6 gigs, and most importantly, at least to me, increased the battery life two-fold.The 18 hours that Apple advertises is EXTREMELY conservative. If you're content listening to music and don't need the backlight for more than a minute or two every hour, the battery can run for about 24-25 hours. I can go a week and not have to worry about recharging my battery. I could listen every waking moment of my day and never have to stop and recharge before I went to bed. It's a wonderful thing.The blue is very bright and pleasing to the eye--I've seen the pink and silver versions and they too are visually appeasing. 6 gigs is nothing to shake a stick at--on the contrary, I've found that 6 gigs is just about the perfect size for someone who has a vast number of interests musically but doesn't have thousands upon thousands of CD's to rip and upload. Unless you have literally hundreds of CD's in your collection that you plan on putting on your iPod, I'd recommend the mini, since you'd more than likely end up with half the space on your regular iPod sitting unused.Despite the fact that the iPod scratches easily, there are several cases which work extremely well...I'm partial to the ones made by Power Support, though you have to import them from Japan. Uploading your songs is quick and easy. Navigating the menus takes about 15 minutes to master. There's really nothing more I can say that can do the iPod mini justice.I will make a quick note and add that I'm not an Apple fanatic. I think that Apples are good computers, but I'm still attached to my PCs. However, when it comes to MP3 players, there's really no comparison; it's going to take many many years before Microsoft or any other competing company can put out any MP3 player nearly as nice as the 2nd generation iPod mini.Also, if you have a friend that's a teacher in a school, look into the education discount on the Apple website. It ends up being 20 or 30 dollars off.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Uh...Some Suggestions....
By blufaerie
I love my ipod mini. I have almost 700 songs on it, and I still have the other half of my cd collection to go thru. I carefully selected which songs to put on here, which saved me some space... Whats the point of putting on songs you wont play?Also, its user friendly, and iTunes is a snap to use. Granted I had to convert all my wma to aac, it still sounds great! After I finished that, I ripped the remaining cd's straight to iTunes.A few suggestions....Dont bother with the EQ. I found it silly to even toy with it. I have a wide range of music on my iPod, so it would be pointless to change the EQ. I listen to my iPod in the car, so if push comes to shove, I'll change the EQ on my car stereo, but I dont find it necessary.As much as Apple charges for a battery change, save yourself the trouble and go to a local electronics store (Best Buy, Circuit City). They offer extended warranties (mine is 3 year) and will change the battery for you, sometimes free of charge.Have fun with it!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
One of the best gifts ever
By Pam
My husband gave me this for my birthday in May. Since then, I have taken it with me every day for a walk, worked in the yard with it, played it in the car (tape adapter), and listened to it in bed when I was too sick to watch TV or a video. This is my first mp3 player - unless you count the Zen Micro that died within an hour of purchase - and it was very easy to figure out how to use it. I have downloaded old radio programs, walking music, podcasts, and I have never lacked for something interesting to listen to. I recommend buying some kind of protective sleeve to protect the face since I suspect it will scratch with a lot of use. I also recommend buying something besides the ear buds that come with it. I can't comment on battery life because I charge it almost every time I update it with a new podcast. This little player has really been fun and is part of the reason that I walk about 5 miles each day. The best advice I saw: remember that it's still a little tiny computer so don't do anything to it that a little tiny computer wouldn't survive!Update 6/2008: Still the best ever, still working with original battery, has made many lawn chores bearable!
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