![]() ![]() We prefer this approach because it offers physical feedback when a function has been activated. The play, menu/back, fast-forward, and rewind functions that the white iPod assigns to four touch-sensitive buttons are now located on the scrollwheel (or, rather, the Click Wheel). The tastiest design treat to our palate is the revamped scrollwheel. The iPod Mini's 1.7-inch-diagonal screen is smaller than the white iPod's, but the crispness afforded by the Mini's tighter dot pitch compensates for the reduced viewing area (although in Browse mode, files display song title and artist but not album information). At 3.6 ounces, it's slightly heavier than the MuVo2, but it still feels quite light in the pocket. The optional cradle holds the iPod Mini at an elegantly tilted angle.Īt first glance, we thought the oblong (3.6 by 2.0 by 0.5 inches) iPod Mini was larger than the square Creative Nomad MuVo2, but the new player takes up less volume than any other player that uses Hitachi's 4GB 1-inch hard drive. Apple constructs the body by hollowing out Mini-shaped aluminum tubes so that there are no seams in the construction, then applies the color during the anodization process so that it can't scratch off. Its stylish, anodized-aluminum shell is so tough that we felt as if we could stand on the device without consequence. Although it scarcely seems possible, we think the Apple iPod Mini's design surpasses even that of its photogenic older sibling. At $250, the iPod Mini ( in multiple colors) is more expensive than some hard drive-based players with larger capacities, but bragging rights alone could make it worth the price.Įditors' note: We have changed the ratings in this review to reflect recent changes in our ratings scale. The only remaining question is whether this new breed of device can create a sweet spot between flash- and hard drive-based players. ![]() Meanwhile, the earlier device's strongest design point-the scrollwheel-has been improved to help you navigate menus and music with even greater one-handed ease. Its hard drive holds about 74 hours' worth of music and shares the same impressive graphical interface and sound specs as its larger sibling, the white iPod. The iPod brand has become synonymous with excellent portable audio players, and the 4GB Apple iPod Mini carries on the tradition with its fashionable, intelligent design. ![]()
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