| Released: | February 22, 2005 |
| Capacity: | 4 - 6 GB |
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| Connection: | Firewire / USB |
| Compatibility: | Mac / Windows |
| Batery Life (Audio): | 18 hours |
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The 2nd generation iPod minis no longer came with a FireWire cable or an AC power adapter, which were left out to reduce the selling prices of the new iPod minis. iPod mini batteries, like many Lithium Ion batteries, run down to 80% capacity after 400 full charge cycles.[2] A proprietary dock connector was provided on the bottom of the device for a connection to a computer's USB or FireWire port. The unit's battery could be charged during connection. Along the top it had a hold switch, a headphone jack, and a remote connector for accessories.
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Rach on December 19th, 2008 at 3:26 am says:
i <3 mine still!
hearty lil bugger too!
Johan on December 25th, 2008 at 7:46 am says:
can the batteries be replaced?
Pete on December 25th, 2008 at 5:08 pm says:
no, i don’t think the battery can be replaced on any ipod models
Johnny Smack on December 26th, 2008 at 3:52 pm says:
Wrong. You can replace batteries on several ipod models. I’ve done it myself!
http://www.ipodbattery.com/
ipodfreak110 on January 18th, 2009 at 5:34 pm says:
My friend dropped hers a few times..still works!
amber on January 24th, 2009 at 3:15 am says:
I have the i pod nano and it looks like the i pod mini.
amber on January 24th, 2009 at 3:18 am says:
i have the ipod nano,mini,the i phone,classic,shuffle and the i touch.
Ramon on January 31st, 2009 at 12:55 pm says:
You can replace the battery on all iPod models, although on some it is not for the faint of heart so to say. So you can either order a battery and replace it yourself or let some company do it. Just search for iPod repairs or battery. In a broader sense they way Apple does is pretty “green” actually, because the iPod doensn’t have all the extra latches, switches and contacts that a normal replaceable battery has. They just simply click close and use a lot less screws than competitor models!
Paige on February 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 am says:
I’m glad the nano’s took over and replaced the mini’s. The Mini’s are so thick, and well, not my favorite :/
Lola on February 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 pm says:
Wow, I love your name Ramon. We should have a raving rabbits tv party!! I’ve always loved the name Ramon, and I think I’ve always loved to have a raving rabbits TV party witrh YOU <3
Nikita on March 15th, 2009 at 4:17 pm says:
I got my mini when it first came out and Im still using it today. They are so tough…I have put mine threw hell and all there is to show is a few scratches but recently the top cover is starting to come off.
I love the size of it…unlike the nanos you can actually tell you still have it on you
Ryan C on April 1st, 2009 at 11:43 pm says:
Yes iPod mini is one of several iPod that the battery CAN be replaced, the guy before me is wrong. This mini battery is 100 percent replaceable!
Ryan C on April 1st, 2009 at 11:44 pm says:
The battery on the mini is one of several models that it can be replaced on! The person before me was wrong where he said that you couldn’t replace iPod batteries. While you cannot on all iPods, the mini is 100 percent replaceable.
delilah on April 6th, 2009 at 5:35 am says:
i have an ipod mini there awesosme but what wires do i have to buy to get music on my ipod?ps ipod nanos are way to slim i had one and it broke
Shark Bait on May 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 am says:
a usb sync cable from the apple store for any present-day iPod should work just fine, provided your computer has USB 2.0 (which almost all do these days)
otherwise you need a harder-to-find firewire sync cable, search around ebay etc. for that one
Tim on June 4th, 2009 at 10:13 pm says:
I have had my 5G iPod since new 3 or 4 Years use every day and it looks like it but functions flawless. I value it as much as my hammer. One wish I could find a product that I saw on youtube called iaPeel its a covering that looks very durable and you can print your own graphics on it on your printer at home. Does anybody have a clue where to buy it?
Love my old iPod on June 11th, 2009 at 2:13 am says:
I got an Iphone after having my iPod mini for like 4 years or something. It took awhile to get used to and eventually I put my mini in a drawer and never saw it again. 4 months or so later, I was curious to see where my mini had gone. I found it, charged it up, and started to play around with it. Honestly, I think the iPod mini is way better! It’s amazing!
Teresa on June 20th, 2009 at 1:48 am says:
I have an ipod shuffle – second generation and have barely used it. (I’ve had it over a year.) It seems the battery is dead and will not charge. Any suggestions?
LyssaLyn on July 30th, 2009 at 9:29 am says:
Theresa: Not the right area for your question. But to answer you, get a wall charger and charge it that way. Look for the charging brick online.. it has a USB port and will connect the ipod dock cord to it and should charge our ipod. If it still doesnt respond on the wall charger then its something to do with the battery or hard drive
eggy on August 23rd, 2009 at 8:04 pm says:
aww i love my baby! this was my first ipod, but sadly the battery SUCKS.
lol this thing weighs a TON for its size and breaks easily but its still so cute
atalanta on September 15th, 2009 at 8:37 pm says:
Love mine too. Got an otterbox for it so it wouldn’t be too badly damaged being mine. The only thing is that the battery life ain’t the best. When it gets worse, though, I’ll just crack it and put in a new one. I also have a 1st gen shuffle which is great for the gym. Probably won’t get rid of it, still have my Newton….
olive_grove on January 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm says:
I heart my 2nd Generation iPod. The day is dies will be a sad day!
“let me entertain you..” is still engraved on the back..
Dillon on February 18th, 2010 at 6:56 pm says:
Amber of jan. 24. GET A LIFE and quit wasting your money (:
Justin kunze on April 16th, 2010 at 1:47 pm says:
i think the i pod mini is one of the best ipod that has ever came out
shea farell on June 21st, 2010 at 3:11 am says:
my sceen is coloured
novan on July 19th, 2010 at 5:25 am says:
i have problem with my mini….
if the battery full,my screen just show blank / text oppacity going 80%…
but if the baterry going empty, the screen show clearly sharp ..
how to fix it ??
(sorry my poor english)