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The iPod Mini
The iPod Mini is a music
player that is manufactured by Apple Computers, Inc. After
much success with its original iPod, Apple Computers launched
this smaller version. It comes with a 4 Gigabyte or a 6 Gigabyte
hard drive capacity. The 4 GB drive can hold 1,000 songs,
and the 6 GB drive can hold approximately 1,500 songs. One
thousand songs are equivalent to approximately 70 hours of
songs on a 4 GB hard drive. The iPod Mini also comes with
the required software iTunes included on a CD-ROM. It can
play MP3 and WAV files, but not WMA files. Your favorite songs
can be transferred from your computer via Firewire connectivity
or a USB cable. There is also a docking station available
that allows users to connect the device to a home stereo.
 There
is largely a noticeable difference between the iPod and the
iPod Mini. First, Apple Computers improved on the design of
the iPod by including a scratch resistant aluminum case. Then,
they reduced its size.
The Mini measures 3.5 inches in length, 2 inches in width,
and 0.5 inches in thickness. Next, the company increased the
battery life. The battery of the Mini has a continuous playing
time of 18 hours when fully charged.
The design of the iPod Mini is quite unique. It can be bought
in one five colors including, silver, pink, green, gold, and
blue. Unlike the original iPod, there is no white iPod mini.
The iPod Mini has excellent sound quality and comes with headphones.
It has a simple 1.67-inch customizable display with a high-resolution
backlit screen. In the front of the music player is the click
scroll wheel with the Menu, Forward, Backward, and Play/Pause
button. On the top of the iPod Shuffle is a switch that can
be slid across and is called the Hold switch. Also located
on the top of the device is the headphone jack and remote
port. A dock connector port is located at the bottom.
Like the iPod Shuffle, the iPod Mini is great for people who
run or exercise as it has a white lanyard rope attached to
it in which it can be used to hang the iPod from the neck,
or you can use one of five different colored armbands to attach
it to the wrists.
The unique design of the iPod Mini is that can be synchronized
with the iTunes software on your computer and create playlists
that you can download. It can also be synchronized with Microsoft
Outlook and download your contacts and calendar. Other interesting
freebies that are included with the iPod Mini music player
are games such as solitaire, Brick, and Parachute, as well
as an alarm clock. The alarm clock is handy to use when traveling.
The iPod is indeed a great music player especially with its
smaller size and affordability! It can hold many songs and
its new click wheel makes it easy to navigate. It is sold
in North America for the starting price of $199 for the 4
GB models.
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