Apple iPod mini 1st Generation Silver (4 GB) MP3 Player

Pros: easy to use and learn, good storing capacity, nice looks and durable, lite and compact
Cons: annoying and flimsy earpieces, sound quality is nothing to brag about

Dogs are to cats as MP3 players are to CD players. MP3 players are where the future is headed. After all, who doesn't want a compact, light-weight machine that has the ability to play thousands of songs depending on the model? Besides, you certainly look ...

Pros: holds 1,000 songs, very small, sleek, good software, anodized aluminum shell, clear LCD
Cons: battery still lasts only 8 hours, hefty price

Apple’s iPod series has become a staple in the portable audio industry. It is perhaps the most recognized and most wanted portable audio device and the series evolves every few months. The latest batch of iPods has transformed the series, as the iPod ...

Pros: battery; music storage and sound; navigation
Cons: price (though mine a prize); earbuds; some things puzzled me

As a first prize winner of this sites monthly contest in August, I have been trying out this snazzy Apple iPod Mini for a week and having mixed feelings about it. I would never buy this, definitely a luxury item and for someone with Windows 2000, ...

Pros: Size, outstanding interface, design, style, overall sturdy, decent battery life with first use, others
Cons: Expensive, 15GB iPod is $50 more, tons of competitors lurking (NOMAD Muvo2)

Note that this review covers the first version of the iPod mini 4GB made before February 23, 2005. After February 23, 2005, there is a version 2 of the iPod mini running software version 1.3. There is a 4GB and a 6GB version of this iPod mini ver. 2 ...

Pros: Small, well built, easy to use, cool factor, performance, iTunes
Cons: Mediocre battery, too small at times

Have you gone crazy for the Apple iPod like everyone else? Have you decided that you wanted to wait until the price came down or the iPod shrunk? Well, now you have a few more reasons to look at the Apple iPod; the company has now rolled out a mini ...

Pros: Small size, colors, battery life, intuitive use
Cons: Hate the ear buds; little storage, high price compared to $299 15GB iPod

I’ve had my 10GB iPod for over a year now, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. When it came time to buy MP3 players for the kids, though, we seriously considered iPods for 3 or 4 seconds. It’s not that we don’t love the kiddos—we ...

Pros: Ease of use, All of your music at your fingertips!
Cons: It seems like everybody has an iPod, but there is a reason for that.

I tend to be late to the party on most technology items. I normally get things just as the new version is about to come out. I got my XBox last Christmas just in time to see the first previews of the 360, and as I write this review I think it will be ...

Pros: Sound Quality, Display, Ease of Use, Controls, Size, Weight.
Cons: Price, Price, Only 4 gigs rather than 5 for standard smaller MP3 players

From here on out I will refer to the iPod Mini, simply as Mini, just so there is no confusion. =Price: Just to start off the Mini is 250$. First off I have been looking for an mp3 player for some time now. I always got stuck with having at most ...

Pros: Size, Ease of use, Build quality, Features, Sound quality, Software, Price
Cons: Lack of AC adapter, headphones could be better

After suffering through two years with my SONY MiniDisc, and even experimenting with MP3s on my Palm Zire 71, I finally decided to look into a proper portable music player. I started to weigh my options, and there were several players offering large ...

Pros: Excellent design, well thought our user interface, solid feel.
Cons: Windows installation problems leave a sour taste, battery not user replaceable.

Intro A couple of months ago I promised my son an MP3 player if he improved his grades in school which is what he did. So for a couple of weeks I set out evaluating various players mostly reading reviews on the web. I already bought my other kid ...

Pros: Trendy, fashionable and 4 gigs is storage a plenty!
Cons: Primitive software on iPod unit, no graphic eq. Expensive.

This is a great product. Right from the box it ships in - it's just so bloody cool. That's the best way I can start this off. So I purchased it from the campus bookstore, not knowing what to expect really. Originally I had considered the 40 ...

Pros: very small device easy to take anywhere, the music sounds great.
Cons: ear phones can be irritating at times.

Last year for Christmas I received the iPod Mini from my brother. I had mention to my brother that I was going to buy myself the iPod, because I was tired of hauling my CD player around. Not only the CD player, but also the CD case with all my music. ...

Pros: Excellent software management system, lots of extras, good sound quality
Cons: Price, price, price! No dock included. Extras are a bit overpriced also.

I got a mini through one of those early spam emails. I didn't think I would actually get one, but I was able to convince 5 friends that weren't signed up for eBay to join, giving me enough referral credits to get a Mini. Of course, they stopped running ...

Pros: Superb looks, ingenious controls, high-quality sound and performance.
Cons: Expensive, apparently prone to flaws.

I'm sure I came across the statistic somewhere that 90-odd percent of all Mp3 players that are sold today are iPods, of some description or other. Whether this figure is completely accurate or not isn't strictly relevant - but it certainly underlines the ...

Pros: Sleek, stylish, cute and the click wheel is easy to use.
Cons: Expensive and it only has 4 gigs of storage. (No radio)

I recently fell in love with the Ipod Minis and after a bit of research and some price scouting at eBay, I ended up getting myself a gold version of the mini from www.zzsounds.com. ($249 retail, no sales tax unless in NJ.) Although traditionally I have ...

Pros: Great design and use of aluminum. Click Wheel rocks! Great interface. iTunes. Nothing comes close.
Cons: 4GB too small for serious users. Needs dock, standard. Next-gen should have new colors.

After I got my 40 GB ipod, my wife inherited my old 10 GB iPod. Thought everything was great, but no. She wears hers at work all day long while running errands around the office. After a while the bulk of the full size ...

Pros: Compact design, aluminum body, new click wheel interface, color, backlit LCD
Cons: Can't use some iPod accessories, 8 HR battery life, cannot replace battery

People say that, for what you get, the iPod Mini is overpriced compared to other "compact" mp3 players. I spent some time researching alternatives. For $50 more one can purchase a regular iPod with more capacity. There are a few mp3 players that have ...

Pros: Lite, super compact, colorful, price, perfect size, Apple Customer Support
Cons: Availability, delicate, playback time, battery replacement /disposable debate

I very recently purchased an iPod 40GB that took my breath away and broke my heart in about ten days. (See my review: My Sweet iPod, RIP......here on epinions.com.) After much restless mental debate about whether to get another iPod, I decided to cut ...

Pros: Clickeywheel!, Firewire, Mass storage, design, user interface, mp3 support (unlike sony)
Cons: iTunes/DRM, Over dependence on ID3, internal battery. BREAKS WHEN DROPPED 3 FEET

Update: Drop it 3 feet and it breaks - i dropped mine onto the floor yesterday and it gave up the ghost 10 minutes later - I knew those little harddrives were bad news all along. Unfortunately the regulations that would prevent this kind of poor ...

Pros: Just about everything.
Cons: Price and Battery Life (kinda)

If you're into the world of portable music, or the world of MP3s for that matter, or... watch TV for that matter; you've undoubtedly heard of Apple's iPod. Well, the new Mini just hit the market this past Friday, January 20th, with a bang. Enticing ...

Pros: Size, sound quality, ease of use, click wheel, sturdy, backlit LCD
Cons: Expensive, size, battery life

The iPod mini is Apple’s latest MP3 player. It has a 4 GB hard drive with 3.7 GB of actual available space. I bought one the first week they came out. I was reeled in by the idea of being able to take my music collection wherever I go. At 249.95 ...

Pros: Easy navigation, pretty colors, small & light.
Cons: battery power, deleted files.

I'll skip the technical details that everyone else have already given about the Ipod. We all knows it stores around 1000 songs (4 gigs) with other features like a calender, games, alarms, and it can act as a hard drive for you MAC computer files. ...

Pros: Beautiful Design, Easy to use, scroll wheel, Apple support rocks!
Cons: Battery life, 4 iPod Mini replacements through AppleCare!!! :(.

I recently bought a Silver iPod Mini 4GB from the Apple Certified Refurbished Store. I ordered it on the 15th, and recieved it on the 22nd. I was so happy when it came out of the box. It was the coolest looking little device I had ever seen. What I did ...

Pros: Stylish, light, intuitive interface.
Cons: Price, Pending Battery Longevity.

Being a big fan of the iPOD which is a great device in it's own right, the iPOD mini is the new addition to the series. Sure it's small, stylish, easy to use, but with a 250$ price tag, it doesn't seem to justify. First of all the original iPODs ...

Pros: Small, durable, easy to use, good sound, ample storage and snazzy looking!
Cons: Earbuds, low battery life, pricey.

I bought my mini in June, primarily as a means to help keep me entertained when I work out at the gym or take walks. I did a lot of research and felt that the actual size of the unit, combined with its capacity, would best suit my needs. I haven't been ...

Pros: Size, Innovative Controls, Accessories, Right Storage Size for Me
Cons: Software Still Working Through Some Bugs, Average Battery Life

I just received my iPod mini this week and so far I am loving it. I chose the mini over the standard because I used iTunes to catalog all of my favorite songs and found that I had a list of about 700, which will easily fit on this device. For those ...

Pros: 1,000 songs, extremely small, stylish, easy to use, very durable
Cons: Price, earphones that come with are poor

I have had an iPod mini ever since they came out a year ago. It has gone through much and gone to many places. This is also the first Apple product I have ever owned as well. I am extremely pleased with its performance so far. The sound quality is ...

Pros: I have not been able to use the iPOD so there are no "pros" yet.
Cons: "One free call" to Apple for support is ridiculous. Installation process is needlessly complicated.

I bought the iPOD Mini yesterday around noon and by 8:30 PM, after messing with it all day, I am ready to return it. I am convinced that I have a defective unit. I am a rather computer literate person, but this one baffles me. In a nutshell, here is ...

Pros: Small, compact, colors!, great sound, ideal for users with fewer songs, available now!
Cons: Only 8 hours battery life, $250 is only OK price

The iPod mini is a colorful, chic, 4GB baby brother to Apple's massively successful iPod. The iPod mini is smaller, lighter, and offers a choice in color for appeal to personal taste. Apple created the mini knowing that not everyone has 10,000 digital ...

Pros: Slim, Portable, High storage capacity, Easy to use
Cons: Battery, High cost for accessories and Unit.

I currently work at CompUSA. Although we sell many different items, I sell many iPods. The mini iPod is a fantastic unit. Not only is it small and compatible with everyday life activities, but it holds enough songs to satisfy a person for months. The 4 ...

Pros: Cool looking, small, thin, sleek, lightweight, full featured, fun to use.
Cons: Expensive upgrades were needed to make my PC compatible with the iPod Mini.

I had been thinking about buying an iPod for a couple of years, but never went through with in because of the expense and the large size. Anyway, I only have about 500 songs on my computer, so the iPods that hold 10,000 or more would be wasted space for ...

Pros: Really cool looking, awesome click-wheel
Cons: Battery life is short, only 4GB

As soon as I heard that Apple was coming out with an Ipod Mini, I was immediately drawn to pre-ordering one. Unfortunately, I went to Florida before I could pre-order it and by the time I got back, it had already come out and was on backorder for a very ...

Pros: Ergonomic, small, slick, big storage compared to size
Cons: the internal stiff connector can render mini useless in a matter of weeks or months.

The CRUCIAL mistake in iPod MINI design already brought trouble to many iPod mini users around the world. At the end you may find some suggestions that can prolong the use of the first generation Minis. THE PROBLEM: After as little as two weeks of ...

Pros: Easy to use, elegant, great sound, and iTunes ROCK! Nearly perfect!
Cons: Can't hold over 1000 songs. Can scratch.

I was constantly borrowing my husband's 3rd generation iPod but I don't listen to as many songs as he does. I put off buying my own iPod because I felt like I already had one and I couldn't justify spending money for another. So, when Apple introduced ...

Pros: Easy to use, great sound, looks sexy, doesn't feel flimsy or breakable.
Cons: The solitaire game is too hard for me. Bit pricey at $250.

Getting Started: When I decided on my iPod Mini, I was looking at regular iPods. 20+ GB seemed like way too much space for me, since I only have about 4GB of music on my computer. Out of nowhere, the iPod Mini seemed to catch my eye. 4GB, 100 dollars ...

Pros: 1. Looks great. 2. Easy to use. 3. Small size.
Cons: 1. Lousy headphones. 2. Takes quite a while to convert music.

A couple months ago I popped in the Apple store while I was at the mall just to see what all the hype was about. After a demo,I was convinced so I put my name on the waiting list, and as promised, the store called me within a couple months to let me know ...

Pros: new scroll wheel, lots of colors, sleek, tiny
Cons: scroll wheel collects dust, a bit pricey

Finally the Ipod mini is here! This much anticipated MP3 player has been the topic of many conversations and the internet alike. It certainly lives up to it's expectations! It it much smaller and sleeker and it still holds up to 1000 songs and ...

Pros: Physical size, space, looks, durability, navigation, extra software
Cons: If any... Price

I Love my new Green iPod Mini! Its awesome! The new iPod mini has many great features right of the iPod's that help to make it an awesome product. It has a great 4 gigabyte hard-drive on it. Which is amazing in itself considering its size. It has a kind ...

Pros: Color, click wheel, memory, software, extras
Cons: Battery life, extras

Despite the buzz about the lighter, prettier, generally more superior Nano, the iPod Mini really is a good buy. Here is a detailed overview of everything Mini. COLOR: Nowadays, you can find the Mini in a plethora of shades. The colors are bright, ...

Pros: Cool design, ease of use and amazing sound.
Cons: Price. $244.00

After Apple introduced The IPOD Mini it looked like a sure winner in every catagory. The ease of use , Form factor and cool looking design is hard to resist. To start with, the Ipod mini comes with the Itunes software that makes it very simple to get ...

Pros: Flawless operation. Extremely easy to use. Seemingly endless room for music.
Cons: The outside case can scratch pretty easy. This does not affect the operation.

Wow! I was looking for a way to play music when not around a stereo. This is it! After looking at all of the MP3 players on the market, I chose the iPod NANO. This little beauty will hold more than enough music to out play what you are willing to ...

Pros: Stylish, compact, decent memory
Cons: Itunes is hard to use and lack of accessories

The ipod mini is stylish, functional, easy to use and most importantly delivers perfect sound. I love its elegant dimensions, and find that 4GB is plenty for what i need. My two dislikes are as follows: 1) Takes forever to learn how to actually put ...

Pros: Very cool, intuitive menu, ultra small.
Cons: Of course, the price and those extra "features" are just gimmicks.

I was at my local Hecht's and lo and behold there it was, the brand new iPod mini, just sitting there! I must have stood there for 15-25 minutes playing around with it. Even better was that there was regular iPod right next to it, allowing for a nice ...

Pros: I like the small shape and the ease of use.
Cons: It freezes on me. The hard drive broke, and Apple will do nothing about it

I ordered my Ipod Mini in February, and the first bout of problems happened when it would freeze after I charged it. After taking it to the Apple store, and being ignored I gave up. After 10 months of constant use I dropped it causing dents in December. ...

Pros: Small size, interface, quality, no skipping while running
Cons: Battery

I never had Apple anything and had previously used a cd player and portable radio. I got the mini Ipod to take most of my favorite music with me when I go overseas and my CDs stay in the US with my family. Additionally, I exercise a lot and wanted ...

Pros: Small size, sound and features, available accessories
Cons: Doesn't support Blue Tooth Technology for wireless head phones. What an idea!!!

I am a Windows user since Windows 3.1 and currently use Windows XP Pro/Home versions. So I was not sure how well the iPod Mini would work with Windows. After I researched, read reviews and talked to people who own the original iPod. I ran out to the ...

Pros: -Small so portable -4 GB of space -games, calendar, and files
Cons: -a little pricey -Fire wire required

When you think mini, your thinking you wont get much. The ipod Mini is deceiving manipulating your mind into thinking, wow this is small so it sucks. Well think again! The ipod mini is very Compact with a whopping 4 GB of SPACE! Thats 1000 songs there. ...

Pros: Design, ruggedness, affordable but not cheap, state of the art sound and easy of use
Cons: Everybody who can't afford finds it enviable, no doubt!

I have many things to say about my Ipod Mini. I've bought my mini about two months ago, i use it in my car, when working out, when studying, when i want to listen to music before sleep, etc. I find battery durability very acceptable, i can listen ...

Pros: Everything is perfect!
Cons: DO NOT UPDATE ITUNES TO THE 4.7 VERSION!

I purchased this iPod in December 2004 as a gift for my husband for Christmas. Of course, I had to be the one to get it up and running. Well, I followed the instructions in the iPod user manual, and all went well. Yes, it is long and drawn out. You've ...

Pros: It's so nice to not have to worry about CD's all over your car.
Cons: Mine didn't come with any instructions which made it very difficult to figure out.

I bought an iPod to use while I was working out. When I got it home I had no clue how to get the music on it. There were no instructions. I had to figure it out on my own, and talk to other people who had them. Which was very frustrating. When I finally got the hang of it, it was fun. Then I got the attatchment that you put in you car cigerette lighter. That made having an iPod even better. I downloaded all my CD's on it. Which was cool because then I didn't have CD's everywhere in my car. Another good thing is when you like just one song and not the whole CD you can buy just that one song. Another good thing is you can make diffrent playlists to play depending on your mood. One for jamming out and one to relax to and so on. I would definetly buy an iPod again. I love mine.

Pros: Looks nice
Cons: I find it ridiculous that apple didn't support USB1.0.

Admittedly, im venting here. I purchased this gadget for a loved one and had hoped to load some meaningful songs before I gave it as a Christmas gift. My laptop has USB 1.0 and a 4-pin firewire port. Neither of which is directly compatible with the mini. Sooo, after hunting around i've discovered that the only options are:

PCMCIA card w/ USB2.0 or 6pin firewire - $50
adapter/cable from apple - ~$40
or I could go on EBay and get a $1 adapter $5 shipping.

Since its 2 days before xmas, can't order online so I guess i'll have to bend over and spend an extra $50.

For a gadget so expensive, they should have considered supporting computers that are 2 or more years old.

Pros: Holds lots of songs and does not break easily.
Cons: None.

I got mine for free but if I had to buy it, I would love it just as much. Hold 1,000 songs, and they are small. I would not buy anything else, also the battery is vary good. I went on a trip and it lastes 7 hours without being charged.

Pros: Works well as a paperweight
Cons: Poor support from apple, wasted time trying to make a defective unit work

Like the three previous IPods I've owned, this one needed to be repaired. This was the second one that was defective new out of the box. As with all of the previous ones, dealing with Apple is completely unsatisfying. Who wants to wait two weeks for them to repair a brand new device?

Pros: Everything worked perfectly.
Cons: It wasn't cheap.

The screen is bright and clear. The sliding touch movement of the menu is cool. The software worked perfectly the first time, without any necessity for help screen, etc. It was intuitive and very user friendly. For a NZ$400 investment, I am well pleased, so far.

Pros: mini
Cons: everything else

Now I know why they discontinued these product.  I've had 2 because my first one completely died and my 2nd one keep telling me my battery is dead but it's really not.  it keeps shutting off, very annoying and aggravating.  DO NOT BUY THIS IPOD...maybe try any of the other ones.

Pros: Light weight, small, lots of songs, click wheel.
Cons: Price, Battery life.

This is a pretty good MP3 player. It is a little bit pricey for what it is. But its a real quality product. For the price, it ought to come with a color screen or something. The click wheel is pretty cool, it doesn't spin or anything, just roll your finger over it to scroll through your songs, volume, etc. Since I have had it for a few months now, the battery life isn't as long. I don't know if it's because I fall asleep listening to it or what. But I end up having to charge it about 2-3 times a week and it takes about 5 hours to do so.

Pros: Durability, Style, Interface, Sound Quality, Size, Battery Life
Cons: Screen, Internal Battery

The iPod mini is the best portable media player I have used to date. I have owned a Creative Rio, Creative MuVo and a Samsung Yepp and all of them fall way short of the iPod. This unit really shines because of its interface. Most MP3 players are not completely comfortable to opperate with a single finger because they are covered in buttons. This unit localizes all of the controls into one touch senstive wheel on the front of the unit. It makes moving though playlists and songs at very high speeds possible which is impossible with the other players I have owned. The iPod also has the best sound quality I have ever heard from any portable device. The sound is loud and crystal clear and the bass is very pronounced even when using the ear buds that come with the unit. The battery life is amazing lasting 12+ hrs per charge and the construction is almost 100% metal which in this day and age is pretty unheard of which makes this unit look slick and very durable.

Pros: lightweight, small, sooo easy to use, innovative design
Cons: none except the cost.

Second best thing I've bought for my wife next to her engagement ring! She LOVES it. She uses it in the car, at the gym and at home. I bought a Griffin Tech iTrip for the car and we have wires connected to our 2 stereo systems in the house. My wife's music is at her fingertips at all times.

the iPod mini is so small! if you are a fan of small cell phones, you will love this mp3 player. the click wheel make scrolling and selecting what you want nearly automatic. the pink ipod mini in a pink leather case is the perfect accessory for any woman who enjoys music. battery life is very good (about 8 hours from full charge to discharge)

The sync to her computer is seemless. Apple is the best at creating easy-to-use software. I've used iTunes on a PC and a Mac. I have to admit it is a little bit easier on the Mac.

ITunes Music store built into itunes software is very easy to navigate, almost too easy to buy songs!!

no way you can be disappointed with this product.

Pros: smaller than a walkman
Cons: Eats up my time to program/troubleshoot.

Unreliable, hard-to-use, on my third replacement and it takes forever to get service. Sound quality depends on fewer bytes than windows media player codecs.

Pros: Apple, Accessories, Ease of use, Price
Cons: Apple, Accessories are $$$, Could be more exciting

I bought a 4gb mini about 6 months ago for $200. I then bought a skin for it ($20) and a wall charger ($30).

It had been great for those 6 months until last week when something happened. When playing songs, it would randomly switch between pause and play by itself and would shuffle songs.

I was ready to trade in for a new nano, but I decided to take a stab at updating the firmware since I hadn't done it in a while. Well to my great surprise, it fixed the problem. Mini works fine once again.

I was just a little surprised that firmware could just start acting up like that just because it needed to be updated.

Aside from that... I wish the apple accessories were a bit cheaper, and perhaps a more exciting look to the player (boring look/screen)...

Pros: Size, weight
Cons: none

The size is great, the sound is awesome! Forget about the price difference between the ipod mini and the ipod normal - its all about the size.
I already have a 10gb Ipod and wanted an even smaller one, why ? well try biking or skiing , I still kept a flash player on the side for those quickie outings and size is paramount... Well goodbye flash player....

Think about it, a 4gb flash card would cost a fortune, so $249 is really not out of line.... The unit is solid with a great feel.

The sound is great and very importatnt is loud and crisp, I hate it when a portable device doesnt get loud enough, this mini pumps out good undistorted sound that will be more than enough, so loud you will block out ambient noises. (assuming you are using decent headphones).

Itunes is great, the music store is even greater.

Pros: Size,design,easy to use and learn, good storing space, color,others...
Cons: expensive, earpiece is annoying, can't replace battery, lots of pricey accessories

I have had my (silver) mini Ipod for about two years now. I do have to say for two years and going it's been great! I got my mini Ipod from my dad as a Christmas gift in 2004. The good thing about mini's is you can take them everywhere! I took mine to school and got away with hiding it. I took mine in my car and can listen to it inside my car and also my room. (That's with a little help from accessories) I also take mine to the gym to listen to without any skipping. I take my mini everywhere! Because it's been a while I do have to say, sadly my Ipod is dying! The battery is always low no matter if its been charged all the way! Now that there is newer Ipods that hold a lot more storing space my Ipod can't compete with those. I find myself listening to the same songs over and over again! Overall I am grateful my dad got me a mini Ipod it's been the great, new, little Cd player everyone seems to be getting and have!

Pros: physical size, sound quality, memory size, ease of use
Cons: nothing

This thing is awesome. I got this about a year ago, and it has not left my sight. Being the avid music lover I am, I am able to take this thing anywhere and listen to my fav tunes. It's easy to use, hold enough songs to not get board with. And when you do get board, it super simple to swap the songs around. Finally an Apple product that rocks!

Pros: Size, Interface and Style
Cons: Horrendous battery life, Software,Price for realtivly small storage

I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago. Impressed with its size, interface and stylish design. However I was soon regreting my decision. To begin with its overpriced, especially when one realizes that there are other machines in the same price range with 5 times more storage space. Secondly I had a great deal of trouble with the drivers and software I presume because of the fact my computer was a Windows based system, In fact after a couple of days my computer refused to recognize the iPod when connected. I also was less then impressed with the iTunes software. Another bad point was the difficulty in deleting songs from the iPods hard drive, not to mention the lack of information in the help guide. But its most glaring weakness is its lack of battery life.

I had to format it after a few days, but continued to have trouble, within a week I returned it and purchased a Creative Zen Touch, with which I have had much satisfaction

Pros: Light weight, over a 1000 songs, 8 hours of battery life
Cons: Can't hold as much as the bigger ipod

The mini ipod so far has been a great product to own. I would gladly purchase another if I needed to. The Ipod Mini is over all a great product to own and i hope all of you buy one!

Pros: easy of use, extremely fast repair time
Cons: price

i love the easy of use and the 4 gigs are more than enough for the majority of buyers.
i had to exchange mine once and then get the one i received sent to repairs but got the unit 4 days after i sent it and since everything has been #1

Pros: Excellant product, best around, 1000 songs at the touch of a button, wonderful
Cons: ipods don't like water lack of info on how to get repaired

Now and again, sod's law kicks in and theres nothing you can do about it. if like me you enjoy listen to your ipod mini when on your holidays by the pool watch out for those crazy ego's who like to drench everyone by bomb jumping into the pool right next to you and your ipod. problem for me is that how do i get it repaired as i think the battery is knackered or maybe worse even. This ipod was a present from Xmas 2004.
When your ipod is not working only then do you realise that you have lost one of your best mates - the ipod mini

Can anyone recomend a firm or know a solution.

Pros: style, size, lightweight
Cons: price?

This was my first foray into the world of media-less portable music...before I was a loyal minidisc user.

I have been quite impressed by the iPod Mini...i've dropped a few times, once while running, and have experienced no problems.

the interaction with itunes is better than other pc-player interactions I have seen.

and it looks cool as hell. I actually prefer the control wheel of the mini to those on the full size iPods.

Pros: Light, incredibly easy to use, small, sleek
Cons: Still $250 for 4gb, can't run with it

I bought my ipod mini about a month after it came on the market, or roughly the same time it became impossible to obtain one. My ipod mini is one of my favorite toys and I could not be happier with it. It is small enough to easily fit in my pants pocket, light enough to not weigh me down, but large enough to make navigation simple and the screen is large enough to see without an issue. It gets around 5 hours of battery life total, although waking it up from "sleep" takes away a considerable amount of that time, as does keeping the backlight on for a long period of time. The audio quality is phenomenal, as apple controls the market on high-end portable mp3 players. With 4GB able to hold a realistic 64 hours of music, there is never a shortage of space unless you're one of those people who needs to have 300+ hours of music, whereas I would recommend the 60gb ipod photo.

Pros: Awesome extras like games/music quiz, holds a lot of songs,GOOD HEADPHONES!!!
Cons: doesn't have radio, though it says its 4 GB it is only 3.7 before used.

Why do people not like the iPod mini? Sure it does have a low battery life but you can charge it by just connecting it to the USB port on your computer.It is very entertaining. I have a mini silver myself and every feature it has works on high standards! The only problem is that it doesn't have some features, like radio or it cant play WMAs (the bought music format).

Pros: Great sound, ease of use, iTunes, and small size.
Cons: Stopped working after only 13 months.

I was given an iPod on May 3, 2005. It ceased to work on June 19,2006. I loved my iPod, and it exceeded all of my expectations. Imagine my shock when it stopped working. I could have sent it to be fixed, but they could not guarantee that it would be fixed. So, I took advantage of a 10% discount off a new iPod, and the unit would be recycled. Needless to say, I did purchase Applecare Protection Plan that will cover me for 24 months instead of 12.

Pros: It's fun and easy to use. It can record all your favorite songs.
Cons: I think it's a little bit expensive.

This MP3 player can play as many songs as you want.I would recomend you to buy one.You wont regret buying this product.I bought this product because I was interested and it could record lot's of songs.

Pros: When the battery craps out you can talk to your girlfriend
Cons: Battery life, screen quality short warranty, overall poor quality.

My IPOD Mini is by far one of the worst electronic devices I have ever owned. The First 3 months and 10 days I loved it. 10 Days after the warranty expired, the screen went bad and now has vertical lines. Very annoying for a $200 investment that is less than 6 months old. This makes it very annoying to read but didn't impact the music... Bring on the battery. It now at 5 months since purchase will only play for about 45 minutes on a full charge. it will then cut out displaying a battery low message. The Battery meter typically says half full when this happens. If I let it sit for 10 minutes, sometimes it will play for another 45 minutes or so, other times that is it and it will not play again until it is charged. Rarely will it last for an entire workout (the main reason I bought it).

Pros: look, size, just about everything!
Cons: price, 15GB is only $50

The iPod mini is great. The size of it is great because you can take it anywhere with you. Also if you are someone who is into looks, the iPod mini looks great. The mini's older 15GB brother may only be $50 more, but I think the mini is worth it's price.

Pros: Tiny unit is solidly built. Controls are very easy. AWESOME SOUND QUALITY!
Cons: Charges with USB cable...no wall charger.

Once you get past the initial sticker shock ($199) the ipod mini is a great buy. The software interface is easy to use, and the sound this little guy produces is incredible. The only thing I would change is that you have to use the USB cable (provided) to charge the internal battery.

Pros: small, great sound
Cons: scratches easily, freezes sometimes, expensive accessories, hard to find (backordered8weeks)

I was extremely lucky to call the apple store and they had it in. They were not supposed to come in until the end of June the earliest. I love it so far except the first time that I was about to play a song, it frooze and I had to reset it. That was a bit of a scare. I am also afraid of this sound distortion issue. I do not want to have these problems. It does have an amazing sound. The accessories are pointless and expensive to buy (especially the dock.)

Pros: Small, light, compact, features
Cons: Price, sensory may be too hassle

There are many mp3 players out there that offer 10gb, 20gb, for just about 50-100$ more than the mini ipod, and that may seem like a better deal because of the storage but that is nto necessarily true. The mini ipod is good looking, compact, small, light, and have many features. So, if you want a light, feature packed, reasonable storage, and small mp3 player, mini ipod is the one for you. It also comes in many colors that you can choose from.

Pros: Mini size a huge factor, sound, ease of use, color
Cons: Pricey, freezes occasionally, won't hold entire music library

Size is perfect for my purse or jeans pocket. Body doesn't scratch, white face is easy to clean. Battery will last about one work day. Excellent sound, works great with iTunes. Downsides: won't work with my work PC and my home Mac. Controls freeze and need to be reset every couple of days but this isn't a big issue. Can hold iCal (stick to your day runner) and address book (this is a good feature). Will hold about 50-75 CDs. Won't hold your entire library but that's okay: playlists are easier to use and you won't want to cycle through every CD you own on your iPod. Because of this you'll have to manually transfer songs to the mini instead of iSyncing them. I have also dropped this on cement twice and it has held up fine.

Pros: Small size is phenominal, Sound is Great.
Cons: Can't leave it docked with computer off (discharges).

I'm up to 922 songs at 2.3gb (1.4gb to go) ripped at 80kbps AAC mostly. Special albums are ripped at 128kbps AAC.

The User Interface of the iPod, and also iTunes, is very good. The user configurable auto playlists work great.

Sound quality is great, especially with my Shure E3 earphones, but also very good with Aiwa Acoustic Plus Earbuds. (iPod earbuds were too big for my ears).

I get a solid 8 hours of listening on a charge.

Current iTunes software is solid, but sometimes doesn't recognize mini, so I have had to reformat mini's disk and re-sync songs onto the unit. No loss of data, just 20 minutes extra time.

iTunes rips CDs so saves spending $20 for MusicMatch Jukebox Plus.

Pros: Lightweight, Compact, convenient
Cons: Bad service

The product itself is great. It is lightweight,small and has enough memory for my song needs. The only problem was with my battery, after using it about 3 times a week for 3 months the battery wears out completely after 3 hours. So i called to ask if the battery could be replaced. Instead of being able to ask a question, I was told that 90 days had passed since I bought the ipod and would have to purchase an upgrade package in order to ask questions via a phone call. This costs $60 U.S. Simply appalling! While this package also consists of an extended warranty type of deal, you cannot make phone inquiries without it. For the cost of the product, this is robbery.

Four people I know bought the ipod including myself, three of us have had problems that need service. My suggestion- wait until they improve quality before purchasing

Pros: Tiny size, perfect sound, easy to use, awesome design.
Cons: Monochrome LCD screen

I purchased the blue iPod Mini from my local Target Store for $249.00. This is one outstanding product. Perfect size and form factor. Perfect sound and everything is very well packaged. The operating manual is well done. What else is there to say, it is cool to use and look at, it is tiny, and it sounds heavenly. Watch for a color screen version coming in the future ! Until then buy one !

Pros: Sleekness, Volume, Menu, Controls, Sound quality. Software Ease.
Cons: Plastic cover leaves sticky stuff on controls. Pretty easy to wipe off though.

If you want an MP3 player with 1,000 song capacity this is the player for you. Every thing in this package is sleek and cool looking. The controls are amazing. The volume control is exceptional sound is good, can get loud. If your into bass you can set it to enhance the bass. The menu setup is beautiful. And the sound quality is EXCELLENT.

Pros: Light as a feather (well, a couple of feathers), extremely high quality
Cons: yes, it is a little pricy, but hey, its worth every penny

The Apple Ipods are at the vanguard of mp3 players and the mini is no exception. The sound is incredible:clear and crisp. Mine came in from overseas (somewhere in asia) in 3 days with no extra charges or fees. It is so light and compact that it could practically fit into my wallet.

Pros: None
Cons: Brand new unit and it doesn't work

I bought my mini iPod today after much research. I installed the software and operating system and was ready to start downloading music once the unit was fully charged. I never got a chance because I couldn't get the menu button to work. Just my luck :( It makes me skeptical to buy another one. Apple really needs to focus on their quality control or they will lose their customers in a hurry.

Pros: Small. Good sound. Durable. Battery recharger.
Cons: Battery runs out fast but is easy and fast to recharge

Lots of people said that the iPod mini broke quickly, but it doesn't. So, if you want a good mp3 player, dont buy it. If you want an EXCELLENT mp3 player go for iPod MINI!

Pros: everything about it!
Cons: the ear bud size.

The Ipod mini is one of the most renowned mp3 players in the world.Apple has gotten a reputation of user-friendly,durable and useful.Not only does it 1000 songs,but has a 8 hour battery life.I know that souns low in both areas,but if you are a 13 year old kid like me,you probably arent going to use it more than 8 hours a day,and 1000 songs is alot considering the average music listener has about 15-20 cd's.It is made of unscratchable metal,free music downloads and earbuds.The earbuds is the only plave where I have a problem,they are a tad big for my ears and are not very comfortable,but you can still use different headphones for it if you like.(please excuse my spelling errors.)

Pros: Sound and design.
Cons: Engineering flaw resulting in unacceptable service.

Had the iPod Mini since February. Distortion problem (described in at least one other review) turned up one week ago. Went to apple.com and read in the forums of others who are having this problem and who have sent their nearly new iPod Minis in for service. I'm doing the same tomorrow. Such a sad problem for such a cool (and cool sounding--before the static problem!--device.

Pros: Style, flawless integration with iTunes
Cons: Too many bugs & battery life sucks

I bought an iPod mini and fell in love with it, that was until it started to freeze up and I would have to wait for the battery to die in order to get it to work again, eventually the thing shut off and never came back on, all of this took place within the first week I bought it.

My assumption was that I simply got a lemon so I replaced it. I was very fortunate because the next one lasted an entire 16 days. Now my computer refuses to recognize it's existence. I have tried everything including purchasing another USB cable and re-installing I-Tunes and so far my efforts have failed.

I am now sending it in for a replacement voucher at Best Buy. I am hesitant purchasing another iPod but it works so flawlessly with iTunes (when it works)i don't know if i can live without it. Plus I've spent like an additional $100 on accessories, and I don't want them to go to waste.

Pros: able to scroll through songs, small and VERY portable
Cons: nothing

This is the best MP3 player EVER. You can search through songs on the display screen and its so conveinient (sp?) 5 star definately recommended!!!

Pros: User friendly, Nice design
Cons: The click wheel pops out of position sometimes

I got an IPOD Mini as a gift. In the past i've had a sony walkman and a Memorex boombox. They were great cd players. At some point I felt like I needed an ipod. So I got one.At $250 they are very pricey. Definitely worth it. Don't buy the imitation MP3 players. In the end it is the world's best music investment.

Pros: Lightweight, many functions, 1000 songs, appealing range of colors,small
Cons: static sounds surface after prolonged use, battery wears out

Many people have purchased the Ipod Mini since its release date. The product has sold millions do this date today. The mini has outstanding features that no other Mp3 player can compare, and with a capacity of 4GB, why wouldn't you bye one? However, you must be aware that there are problems surfacing with the mini.
A large number of consumers have reported sound problems after a month of use. There are reports of loud static noises when applied pressure to its surface. Many claim that Apple has made a major design flaw concerning the connection between the main body and the headphone jack. Also, there are reports that the battery wears out quite easily and it can't be replaced.
Without a doubt, the Ipod Mini is a very respectable MP3 player on the market today, but if the problems are not fixed, it will never be best.

Pros: Number of Songs, easy of use, great style, FUN!
Cons: Wish plugged into car receiver easier, sound changes each song but EQ is great.

I love my mini, for the price you get what you pay for plus more. I was very surprised on how many songs you can put on the IPod, plus i hear all bad talk about battery life, i have had one problem my first battery died took it back to the story and got a new one and have not had another problem with it.

Pros: small, easy to use, beats out the competition
Cons: price, not extremely durable

Apple in my opinion has always been known for its high quality materials but you do always pay for apple products.
Dell is kind of like a mercedes, it has everything you want, everything works well and it competes at a competitive level. Apple is like a BMW, it has everything, but they push everything to a new level and competes at a new level. The ipod has a very quick and easy to use interface as well as a great size to deal with to carry it around. It holds the amount of songs that you are going to listen to, i belive that if you have more than 1000 songs, there will be some songs on there that you will never even here. It is somewhat scratch resistant as well as decent overall durability. Everything is quick and easy with my ipod, but i strongly reccomend that you go to your nearest apple store and try it out for yourself, to make sure you actually agree with the amount of money you are spending, becuase it isnt a small amount

Pros: small,lots of songs and cheap
Cons: the click wheel shows dirt easy

the ipod mini is the best mp3 player. it is way better than the zen micro and all the other wannabees.the click wheel is so good.BUY AN IPOD!~!!