Apple iPod mini 4 GB Specs (M9160LL/A*)
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The Apple iPod mini, Apple's smallest MP3 player at the time of introduction, features a 4 GB hard drive in a compact 3.6 by 2.0 by 0.5 inch lightweight anodized aluminum case -- available in silver, gold, pink, blue, and green -- with a 1.67 inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD display with LED backlight. Apple advertised that it was capable of holding approximately 1,000 songs encoded in "128-Kbps AAC format".
Perhaps most notably, for navigation, the iPod mini introduced the revolutionary "ClickWheel" which places pressure sensitive navigation buttons underneath the scroll wheel. The iPod mini features a voice recorder feature, games, and an alarm clock, as well as a wired remote, a "dock" for quick-and-easy connection to a computer -- Firewire for Macs and USB 2.0 for Windows -- and audio out for connection to a stereo or powered speakers.
Battery life is estimated at eight hours of music playback and it provides 25 minutes of skip protection.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 6, 2004 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 23, 2005 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PP5020 |
Processor Speed: |
80 MHz (x2) |
| Details: |
The iPod mini uses a PortalPlayer PP5020 "system on a chip" with dual embedded variable speed 80 MHz ARM 7TDMI processors. |
| Onboard RAM: |
32 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
4 GB |
| Details: |
32 MB of SDRAM provides skip protection.
Uses a 4 GB Hitachi 4200 RPM ATA-66 (Firewire, IEEE-1394a) Microdrive. |
| Song Capacity: |
1000 |
Photo Capacity: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod mini can hold approximately 1000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
Sync & Charge |
| Details: |
The iPod mini models are capable of charging and syncing by USB and Firewire via the dock connector. |
| Connectivity: |
Firewire & USB |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model provides "Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 through dock connector."
*Ports include the "dock connector, remote connector, ahd stereo minijack." |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod mini |
| Housing Color: |
Colors* |
Controller: |
"ClickWheel" |
| Details: |
Aluminum cases -- available in silver, gold, green, blue, and pink. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.67" Grayscale |
Display Resolution: |
138x110 |
| Details: |
The iPod mini models have a "1.67-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with LED backlight". |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
8 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod mini provides "up to" 8 hours of music playback.
Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories. |
| Battery Life (Photos): |
N/A |
Battery Life (Video): |
N/A |
| Details: |
No support for photos or video. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
3 Hours |
Model Number: |
M9160LL/A* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod mini models charge completely in "3 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 1 hour to 80% capacity.
*This model number is for the iPod mini in silver. Green is M9434LL/A, pink is M9435LL/A, blue is M9436LL/A, and gold is M9437LL/A. |
| Dimensions: |
3.6 x 2.0 x 0.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.6 oz. |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth. |
| Mac Support: |
MacOS X 10.1.5 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with Firewire port, MacOS X 10.1.5 or later (MacOS X 10.3 or later recommended)."
It is compatible with a "PC with a Firewire or USB 2.0 port or Firewire or USB 2.0 card [running] WIndows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional". |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod mini supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF (Mac only), and WAV." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with "earbud headphones, belt clip, AC adapter, Firewire cable, [and a] USB 2.0 cable." |
| Original Price: |
US$249 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$60-US$90 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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