Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4181 reviews of Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the sound and size. The portability and design also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the price. There are some negative views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 337 user reviews of Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the sound and portability are overall positive. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the reliability.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3060 user reviews of Apple iPod Mini (1st Gen, 2004) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and price. The portability and design also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Jasmine France and Eliot Van Busk (cnet.co.uk)

Apple iPod Mini (second generation) review

Intro The iPod brand has become synonymous with excellent portable audio players, and the second-generation Apple iPod Mini carries on the tradition with its fashionable, intelligent design. Apple has made precious few (but all necessary) updates to...

Best-of-breed design and interface; comes in four colors; excellent playlist features; clean sound; smooth syncing with iTunes; organizes contacts; includes games; functions as an external drive; large third-party support; improved battery life.

No FM radio or recording capabilities; battery not user-replaceable; FireWire cable and AC adapter not included.

In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player.

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Dave Oliver (avreview.co.uk)

Apple iPod mini reviewed

Time was when securing an iPod mini, the little new music player from Apple, involved a trip to the US or at last a few hours spent bidding on Ebay. Not any more though...

Very lightweight and easy to use. And it's been a style icon ever since it was first announced ;

The old iPod battery curse is still there. Won't play WMA files ; Time was when securing an iPod mini, the little new music player from Apple, involved a trip to the US or at last a few hours spent bidding on Ebay ; Not any more though, for Apple...

The jury is out on the iPod mini. While it is clearly a quality music player, the original iPod offers much greater storage and generally much better value for money. If you are swayed by the mini's size and looks though, you are buying a player that...

Jul, 2004

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Ipod Mini

Pray silence for the Apple Ipod Mini. Its been a while getting here but the minuscule miracle is born, Apples Ipod Mini is possibly better than its bigger brother and on sale now!

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Expert review by : Melissa J. Perenson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Apple iPod mini

With its streamlined, colourful design and easy-to-use click wheel, Apple's original iPod mini established itself as a head turner. The second-generat...

Extra capacity over earlier model, easy song navigation

Lacks microphone, imprecise power gauge

Slick looks coupled with improved battery life and the iPod's signature ease of use make this player an excellent bet; but beware of add-on costs for such basics as the FireWire cable.

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Melissa J. Perenson (pcworld.com)

iPod Mini

With its streamlined, colorful design and easy-to-use click wheel, Apple's original IPod Mini established itself as a head turner. The second-generation, 6GB Mini upholds the tradition--except this time, you'll be wowed not just by the Mini's looks,...

Our biggest gripe about the Mini relates to the unit's imprecise power gauge. The Mini played trouble-free for several hours on a--empty,a-- for example. We'd have liked a more accurate predictor of when the unit was on the verge of conking out

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Jasmine France and Eliot Van Busk (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Mini (second generation) review

No FM radio or recording capabilities; battery not user-replaceable; FireWire cable and AC adapter not included.

In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player.

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Doug Felteau (gizmosforgeeks.com)

Review: Apple's iPod mini

The iPod mini, along with a slew of iPod third party add-ons, has taken the world by storm. If you haven't seen the trademark white earbud headphones around, you obviously have not left your home in quite some time. Even the President has gotten into...

The iPod mini is a very exciting product from the second you start to open the box through using it.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Robert Sinke (dapreview.net)

Basically a weakly-powered v2

OLD* Apple iPod Mini: Accessories Like its bigger brother, the Mini comes packed in a nice little box, less-brightly colored but equal in size. Unlike its main content, of course. Unpacking the whole thing goes without problems; it's always good to have

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Robert Sinke (dapreview.net)

iPod Mini (4GB) 1st generation

While the iPod Mini might perform just as we'd want it to (on-par with the 4th generation of iPods on most levels), there are certain aspects that might be considered as "flaws to the concept". First of all, it's actually not really that compact - it's...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : R. Mohan (techtree.com)

Apple iPod Mini 4 GB

The word iPod is more than enough to start a gossip. I am not sure how many Indian users own an Apple iPod or intend to buy one in the future, but there is no denying the fact that Apple is one of the best makers of portable digital players.

Oct, 2004

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