Apple iPod mini 2nd Gen 4 GB, 6 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPod mini 2nd Gen - M9800LL/A* - A1051 - 2044
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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.
Despite the age of this device, site sponsor OWC has inexpensive, compatible headphones and some upgrades and parts for vintage iPods while supplies last.
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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.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2005. |
| Processor Speed: |
80 MHz (x2) |
Processor Type: |
PP5020 |
| 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. |
| 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.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells replacement batteries this iPod. |
| Battery Life (Photos): |
N/A |
Battery Life (Video): |
N/A |
| Details: |
No support for photos or video.
|
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 4 Hours" |
Apple Order No: |
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.
*The M9800LL/A order 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). |
| Apple Subfamily: |
iPod mini 2nd Gen |
Apple Model No: |
A1051 (EMC 2044) |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All iPods with the A1051 Model Number and the 2044 EMC Number. |
| 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."
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPod. |
| Original Price: |
US$199, US$249 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$20-US$50 |
| 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).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the iPod mini 2nd Gen in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
For global original prices for all iPod, iPhone, and iPad models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$249, C$319 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$199, US$249 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€209, €249 |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
N/A |
Germany: |
€199, €249 |
| Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€209, €259 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€199, €249 |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€199, €249 |
Sweden: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
£139, £169 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 1,900, RMB 2,400 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥21,800, ¥27,800 |
Korea: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$299, A$359 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$349, NZ$419 |
Ten of the most popular Q&As about the iPod mini line follow.
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