iPod mini
Introduced in 2004, the iPod mini was Apple’s first significant departure from the original iPod design, offering a smaller, more colorful alternative. Encased in an anodized aluminum body, the iPod mini was available in several vibrant colors, including silver, blue, pink, green, and gold. Its compact size and lightweight design made it an instant hit, especially among younger users and those seeking a more portable music player. Despite its smaller form, the iPod mini featured the innovative Click Wheel, which integrated the controls into a touch-sensitive ring, making navigation intuitive and seamless.
Technical Characteristics
Audio Devices
A1051
4 GB or 6 GB Microdrive (hard disk-based)
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Battery life: up to 18 hours of continuous playback (for the 2nd generation)
Full charge in 4 hours, 80% charge in 2 hours
1.67-inch monochrome LCD display, resolution: 138x110 pixels
Click Wheel (integrated touch-sensitive buttons on a circular wheel for navigation)
AAC (8 to 320 kbps), MP3 (8 to 320 kbps), WAV, AIFF, Audible
USB 2.0 or FireWire (via included dock connector for charging and syncing)
Height: 91 mm, width: 51 mm, depth: 12.7 mm
102 grams
Mac: Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later, Windows: Windows 2000 (SP4) or Windows XP
