Apple iPod mini (2G) 4 GB, 6 GB Specs (M9800LL/A*)
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The Apple iPod mini (Second Generation), is similar to the original iPod mini, but the second generation models use richer, deeper shades of four of the original colors -- silver, blue, green, and pink (with gold no longer available), the pressure sensitive "ClickWheel" navigation buttons are color-matched to the housing (these were gray on the original iPod mini regardless of housing color), boost battery life to 18 hours (up from an impressive, at the time of introduction, 8 hours for the original), provided the option of a larger capacity hard drive (6 GB), no longer shipped with a Firewire cable or an AC adapter, and started at a lower price (US$199).
Like the original iPod mini, the second generation models use a compact 3.6 by 2.0 by 0.5 inch lightweight anodized aluminum case with a 1.67 inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD display with LED backlight and navigation is performed with a "ClickWheel". Apple advertised that the 4 GB configurations are capable of holding approximately 1,000 songs encoded in "128-Kbps AAC format", and the 6 GB configurations, 1,500 songs in the same encoding.
Battery life is estimated at 18 hours of music playback and it provides 25 minutes of skip protection.
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| Introduction Date: |
February 23, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 7, 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: |
All iPod mini models 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, 6 GB |
| Details: |
32 MB of SDRAM provides skip protection.
Uses either a 4 GB or 6 GB Hitachi 4200 RPM ATA-66 (Firewire, IEEE-1394a) Microdrive. |
| Song Capacity: |
1000, 1500 |
Photo Capacity: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the 4 GB iPod mini (2G) can hold approximately 1000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" and the 6 GB configuration 1500 songs in the same encoding. |
| 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 (Firewire cable not included, but was available at additional cost). |
| 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, green, blue, and pink. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.67" Grayscale |
Display Resolution: |
138x110 |
| Details: |
The iPod mini (2G) models have a "1.67-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with LED backlight". 0.22-mm dot pitch. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
18 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod mini provides "up to" 18 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: |
"About 4 Hours" |
Model Number: |
M9800LL/A* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the second generation iPod mini models charge completely in "about 4 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 2 hours to 80% capacity.
*This model number is for the 4 GB iPod mini (2G) in silver. 4 GB models include blue (M9802LL/A), pink (M9804LL/A), and green (M9806LL/A). 6 GB models include -- silver (M9801LL/A), blue (M9803LL/A), pink (M9805LL/A), and green (M9807LL/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 10.2.8 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with USB 2.0 or Firewire port [running] MacOS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.4 or later."
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 with Service Pack 2." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod mini (2G) supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2,3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, [and] AIFF." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with "earbud headphones, belt clip, [and a] USB 2.0 cable." |
| Original Price: |
US$199, US$249 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$70-US$110 |
| Details: |
4 GB models cost US$199, 6 GB models US$249 at the time of introduction.
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).
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