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★★★☆☆
Written on: 29/05/2010
“Cute, portable. 1GB to 5GB sometimes is not enough. ”
Cute, portable. 1GB to 5GB sometimes is not enough. ...
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 02/10/2009
“I hated the Ipod Mini beacuse the thing froze on me...”
I hated the Ipod Mini beacuse the thing froze on me many times. Now it does not work at all, so it stays in my house untouched. I did not like how the screen froze and the good thing was that I could hold all my songs that came from my CD. I did like some of it the games were ok but took up lots of battery. Now I have a new Ipod the new Nano and it works wonders, color screen and more better games and video storage too....
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★★★★★
Written on: 25/06/2008
“the Apple iPod Mini is a durable ipod, that's easy to...”
the Apple iPod Mini is a durable ipod, that's easy to carry around with you and still respectable storage capacity....
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★★★★★
Written on: 01/06/2008
“I love my iPod mini but the games I never play because...”
I love my iPod mini but the games I never play because they take the battery. Most of my friends iPods are hard to use but this is so simple....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 19/04/2008
“It was okay but the Apple iPod Mini screen froze and...”
It was okay but the Apple iPod Mini screen froze and nothing now is working when we imported it to the computer nothing changed so be careful!...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 28/02/2008
“Over the last few years I've became a total Apple fan....”
Over the last few years I've became a total Apple fan. Everything from ipods to computers are brilliant....
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★★★★★
Written on: 10/09/2007
“I really do love the iPod series and this has got to...”
I really do love the iPod series and this has got to be the best iPod Apple have ever made. The battery life is brilliant, mine lasts about 13 hours now after owning it for 2 years it used to be 18 but I'm considering changing the battery soon anyway,So I'm going to get a few years out of this! Generally, I do like the iPod Mini more than my iPod Video even though it's old!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 17/07/2007
“I have a silver iPod Mini which i bought off eBay...”
I have a silver iPod Mini which i bought off eBay about 6 months ago now and the previous owner had it for at least 18 months before me and its still in a great in great condition! I have bought a separate case for it to ensure minimal scratching as I use it for work, the gym and carrying around in my bag so it does get bashed around quite a bit but this doesn't deter the sound quality in the slightest and the memory is brilliant. I can hold about 1,500 songs on mine which is more than enough really...
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Written on: 17/10/2007
I agree, an excellent bit of kit!
★★★★★
Written on: 26/03/2007
“I've had this iPod since sept 2005 and it gave me...”
I've had this iPod since sept 2005 and it gave me great use, I had encounted battery issues but it was fixed quickly by an iPod updater on the apple site that you can get free. I find it very sturdy to the point that my horse stood on it and it didn't even get damaged apart from a teeny nick. Shame apple discontinued this, its an advantage for those who want small but decent music players that wont break easily as the nano. My mom's buying this off me as I'm purchasing an 30gb video soon :D...
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★★★★★
Written on: 29/11/2006
“Excellent MP3 player... sturdy and classic looking!”
Excellent MP3 player... sturdy and classic looking!...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 25/11/2006
“The iPod mini is the best selling iPod in the market....”
The iPod mini is the best selling iPod in the market. Too bad it got discountinued. Its sound is excellent, many features, 4 GB memory (1000 songs), uses iTunes which is a very good software. It's also very reliable, which means it doesn't break for no reason. Mine is in excellent condition with not one problem and no scratches at all. People say that the battery is low. But I think 7 hours is enough. It doesn't have a color screen but who cares about the color it's the music that's important....
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★★★★★
Written on: 23/09/2006
“I've had this little gem for over a year now and it...”
I've had this little gem for over a year now and it has never let me down yet. I had read reports that iPods could be unreliable and prone to breaking but in my experience that has not been the case. In spite of frequent use my iPod is as reliable as the day I bought it. The sound quality is excellent with the supplied headphones and is even better with the Sennheiser set I bought. This iPod is so easy to use...everything is managed with a simple scroll or click of the wheel. Organising music is...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 27/08/2006
“The Apple iPod Mini is a great MP3 player for anyone....”
The Apple iPod Mini is a great MP3 player for anyone. I found that they are very durable, and mine did not break. I encountered no problems with it at all, which is why I was very surprised when I saw how many people reviewed it negatively and had problems with it. Granted, the headphones it comes with do deteriorate after a little while, but you can use any headphones with the iPod Mini.
An iPod Mini is especially great for someone who wants an iPod but doesn't want to spend a whole bunch...
★★★★★
Written on: 14/08/2006
“I have a pink metallic iPod Mini, which is very cute...”
I have a pink metallic iPod Mini, which is very cute and pretty. It looks very neat and stylish, and Apple is a trusted make. It is really easy to use and it offers excellent sound quality. The battery life is reasonable, and it has loads of fun games and the computer software is easy to use....
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★★★★★
Written on: 08/08/2006
“-: INTRODUCTION :- ”
-: INTRODUCTION :- I bought my iPod Mini MP3 player last year. I bought it because I wanted something to listen to while walking to and from work. I needed something small and light to carry in my pocket. I looked around, but I was spoilt for choice. There were so many to choose from, but then I came across the iPod Mini, and I liked it straight away, so I did some checking, and I knew this was the one for me, so I considered it to be bought. -: WHAT IS AN IPOD? :- An iPod mini is a music...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/07/2006
“Overall the Apple iPod Mini is a very good ipod and I...”
Overall the Apple iPod Mini is a very good ipod and I recommend it to all. Another thing, if you have a question or problem and you want to speak to Apple, you end up on the phone to them for over an hour inside a queue, and I still didn't get through so I hung up....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 13/07/2006
“WARNING: THIS IPOD WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 5 SECONDS....”
WARNING: THIS IPOD WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 5 SECONDS. When it was new it only lasted a few hours but now it will only switch on for a few seconds unless it is plugged into a charger. And a replacement battery is at least £50! I honestly think they time them to self destruct after their warranty has run out so you are forced to buy a new product....
Read full reviewE4Chin's response to emilyjk55's Review
Written on: 12/08/2006
i disagree. i have had my mini for over a year and it is working just fine this day. you must have mistreated it in some way or dropped it or something.
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<br/>the memory is enscribed on to the back of the iPod. it is either 4 GB or 6 GB.
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<br/>perhaps you just don't know how to use it.
Emilyjk55's response to emilyjk55's Review
Written on: 12/09/2006
OK well maybe I was a little harsh saying that ipod minis are programmed to self-destruct; I had just expected mine to last a little longer that's all. I would like to point out however that just because yours is still working fine after one year it doesn't mean they all are. Equally just because mine no longer works doesnt mean they all wont work after one year or so. Total battery life depends on how many times the battery is recharged so all ipod batteries can only take a certain number of charges. I can assure you that I cared for my ipod very well!
E4Chin's response to emilyjk55's Review
Written on: 12/09/2006
Whatever. I out-rank you so i am right.
★★★★★
Written on: 24/04/2006
“Great value for money use I use my Apple iPod Mini all...”
Great value for money use I use my Apple iPod Mini all the time never have to charge it much easy to use great sound quality just great!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 03/04/2006
“The Apple iPod Mini 4GB MP3 player is worth a look....”
The Apple iPod Mini 4GB MP3 player is worth a look. It's easy to get music onto it, and the sound through the supplied headphones is excellent!!...
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☆☆☆☆☆
Written on: 05/03/2006
“I've had an iPod Mini for over a year now, and it is...”
I've had an iPod Mini for over a year now, and it is the worst purchase I have ever made. Mine is now sitting on my shelf broken. Why? It just decided to pack in for no reason, just after my 1 year warranty ran out. How convenient! Apple say I need a new battery which I'll have to fork out £40 for. I'm just going to buy a new player instead. My bad experience appears to be common. All of my friends with iPod Mini's have had problems. One person's click wheel somehow stopped responding, another's...
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★★★★★
Written on: 02/03/2006
“I have had an iPod Mini MP3 player since they were...”
I have had an iPod Mini MP3 player since they were released on the market. Although the storage capacity is not as high as some of the other iPod's, it is definitely worth the sacrifice for the smaller size of the Mini....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 04/02/2006
“My ipod does not stay charged for more than a couple...”
My ipod does not stay charged for more than a couple of hours - so take it for a day out and I can listen to it on the way out, but not on the way back. I do a lot of long-haul flying (main reason I bought it) and I can only get a couple of hours out of it in-flight. Sent it to be fixed, but it doesn't seem any better now I have it back....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 14/01/2006
“I was originally bought the Apple iPod Mini MP3 player...”
I was originally bought the Apple iPod Mini MP3 player for my birthday back in 2004. At first it was brilliant, but after I put more than 500 songs on it, it started jamming up and freezing, which is bad for a product which costs £179.99.
Then there's the rubbish battery life!! I sent it back to Apple and complained, but all they did was put on the new firmware for a Mac computer. I had to then restore my iPod back to the factory settings.
The price which is a total rip off...
★★★★★
Written on: 30/11/2005
“The Apple iPod Mini MP3 player is fantastic!! It's not...”
The Apple iPod Mini MP3 player is fantastic!! It's not too big and not too small; it's just perfect!! The sound is fantastic; especially on big speakers, and it's very easy to find your music on this incredible piece of technology.
5***** stars! Well worth the money!!
A little note: I have had the iPod Nano for 2 days and it is already scratched too pieces, so I wouldn't recommend the Nano!!...
☆☆☆☆☆
Written on: 25/10/2005
“If you are looking to buy an mp3 player whatever you...”
If you are looking to buy an mp3 player whatever you do don't get a mini ipod!! I got one for my birthday 2 months ago and am about to take it back for the third time. When I connect it to my computer itunes doesn't recognise that it has come up so I can't put any music on it. Also the headphones are of a very poor quality and go all fuzzy after about 2 weeks....
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★★★★★
Written on: 13/10/2005
“The circle is the Apple iPod Mini mouse and if you...”
The circle is the Apple iPod Mini mouse and if you spin your finger round inside the circle,you can navigate.
You can also use it as a alarm clock or a PDA!...
★☆☆☆☆
Written on: 25/08/2005
“25.08.05 - I am currently now on my third Apple iPod...”
25.08.05 - I am currently now on my third Apple iPod Mini MP3 player!! Having received my Mini iPod in late February, it has been nothing but a time consuming burden. It originally worked for three months with the occasional hitch of freezing, and poor battery life, then in late May it stopped working after a mere 20 minutes (after a full charge). I received a replacement after three and a half weeks, and this worked for a week. Apple treated me very badly. READ THE SMALL PRINT, and if your getting...
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★★★★★
Written on: 23/08/2005
“I thought being a PC person that the ipod mini was...”
I thought being a PC person that the ipod mini was just a fad and all hype....Way to go Apple you have gained my respect.
Ipod has come a long way since three years ago with a very poor battery back then....
★★★★☆
Written on: 22/08/2005
“I have owned a Mini iPod for a year now, and I've had...”
I have owned a Mini iPod for a year now, and I've had to send it back 5 times. The headphones are useless (they just break), and the battery is terrible. Although it is lightweight, and the customer service is great.
I do recommend it to others, but before you decide to buy one, compare it to other MP3 players!...
★★☆☆☆
Written on: 19/08/2005
“I wouldn't recommend the Apple iPod Mini MP3 player. ...”
I wouldn't recommend the Apple iPod Mini MP3 player. It is not worth the money, and the battery life is a big disappointment. Your rechargeable old batteries will have more battery life than the battery life of the Mini iPod....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 14/08/2005
“I bought an Apple iPod Mini in the USA immediately...”
I bought an Apple iPod Mini in the USA immediately after its launch in September 2004. Due to Prolonged use and travelling in India, an amount of dust got inside it.
As the product was still under warranty, I called their Service Centre, and was told that the product could not be serviced as it is a MOULDED product. So just throw it away, and buy a new one if it stops working due to dust....
☆☆☆☆☆
Written on: 12/08/2005
“If you plan on listening to music on the iPod Mini, it...”
If you plan on listening to music on the iPod Mini, it will die on you in no time. This product is the WORST....
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★★★☆☆
Written on: 06/08/2005
“I got my Ipod mini 4 months ago. The software was not...”
I got my Ipod mini 4 months ago. The software was not great, but once worked out, it was straight forward to use.
I did get a lot of use out of the mini, but I have sent it back, and received a refund for one reason only. The battery life is a joke. At first I was getting about 6 hours before a recharge. I was not happy with this, but this was getting worse by the week. In the end, it was lasting about 4 hours. I have since found out from other people, that this is a known problem!
You...
★★★★☆
Written on: 01/08/2005
“I got a pink mini ipod in January 2005..i was meant to...”
I got a pink mini ipod in January 2005..i was meant to be getting it for christmas but they were sooo out of stock that i didnt manage to get one until january. When i first got it i was very impressed with it..it was straightforward to work and it sounded great. Six months on i am still quite impressed..however i recently realised the battery life doesn't last as long after charging it for a long time, (if it was to be dead i'd put it on charge at night and take it off charge in the morning). I...
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★★★★★
Written on: 05/07/2005
“I just got my Apple iPod Mini today and I have been...”
I just got my Apple iPod Mini today and I have been absolutely thrilled with it so far. Its so cute! Its the best thing I have ever bought. Its really clever. You just plug it in and add iTunes automatically which uploads all the songs in your libary! It has excellent sound quality and you can even play games on it while you listen to songs. Its absolutely brilliant and you can get absolutely loads on it! If you are thinking of buying an MP3 player. Buy a mini iPod. They're brilliant! Pure brilliance...
Read full reviewSteembey's response to steembey's Review
Written on: 06/07/2005
Day 2 I did encounter a problem. I switched it on and it just displayed a pic of a folder and an exclamation mark so I plugged it into my pc and when i took it back out it started working. Fingers crossed it wont happen again.=)
★★★★★
Written on: 02/07/2005
“I love my i-pod! I bought a 6G about 2 months ago and...”
I love my i-pod! I bought a 6G about 2 months ago and never leave home without it. I also bought an i-trip and have it constantly playing in the car. It's great for gym, walking, work, car, anywhere!...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 03/06/2005
“The Apple iPod Mini - Priced well nowdays, but by the...”
The Apple iPod Mini - Priced well nowdays, but by the time you add the variety of addons, price goes up....
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★★★★★
Written on: 24/05/2005
“Having owned my Apple iPod Mini for over a month now,...”
Having owned my Apple iPod Mini for over a month now, I can easily say it's one of the coolest players out there. It has a great user interface, great battey life, and the build quality is good too. But it's size and feel makes you very wary about taking it out in the big bad world. I was almost scared to take it out for if it got scratched or stolen. So I would recommend if you buy one to buy an "iSkin mini" as it protects the whole iPod, including the screen. Go Buy an iPod Mini!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 29/04/2005
“I got the pink Apple iPod Mini 4GB about 2 weeks ago...”
I got the pink Apple iPod Mini 4GB about 2 weeks ago and it has been great! It is really easy to work. It is also easy to put songs on to. The best feauture is probably the click wheel which I find is very easy to work and is better than pushing buttons to work gadgets....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 24/03/2005
“On Christmas Day I got an Apple iPod Mini! I had been...”
On Christmas Day I got an Apple iPod Mini! I had been waiting sooooo long and it worked fantastically for the 1st month. Then it kept going dead. I would charge it for the recommended time and without fail it would go completley dead within 15minutes of using it. Now it will barley go on. Its so depressing. I sent it away to Apple because I still had the warranty but they said they could find nothing wrong with it so now I'm doomed to a life of a scratched 5 year old CD player because APPLE wouldnt...
Read full reviewThecommanche's response to 186502_Siobhan123's Review
Written on: 27/06/2005
ok, you have to send it in to them saying that theres a problem with the battery, and that you want it replaced. if they still wont do it, then take it to the apple store and prove it to them. let them charge it and then show them that it dies in 15 minutes.
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<br>the thing is with the Li-Ion batteries in the ipod, their rated to 500 charge cycles. thats a complete depletion then a full recharge. if your battery dies after one month, then you did some very poor reading of the manual, and didnt notice all the big bold warnings about proper battery use.
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<br>the ipod mini is fine, its your error that caused this. dont blame it on apple.
203768_Her Again's response to 186502_Siobhan123's Review
Written on: 28/07/2005
I bought an iPod mini a few months ago and have encountered exactly the same problem. I am well aware of how to care for a Li-On battery correctly as I read the manual inside out before touching my iPod simply because I had heard so many horror stories, but still my iPod won't hold a charge. I took it back to the shop I bought it from and they replaced it, which meant I lost all my files.
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<br>Don't blame it on Apple you reckon?
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★★★★★
Written on: 23/03/2005
“The Apple iPod Mini is a very cool MP3 which holds a...”
The Apple iPod Mini is a very cool MP3 which holds a lot of songs and has a radio attachable on top....
Read full reviewSue505's response to 186333_DJJJJJJJJJ's Review
Written on: 18/08/2005
Hi DJJJJ, where did you get the attachable radio that you mention? I have been looking on the Dixons' website and can't find one. Thanks. Sue
★★★★★
Written on: 11/03/2005
“I got my iPod Mini for Christmas 2004 and its been...”
I got my iPod Mini for Christmas 2004 and its been great. I have over 500 songs on it but I have only used 200mb, I bought an optional Apple compressor. This means each song takes up roughly 100kb each and still has the same quality. I did however drop it from desk height the other day onto a tiled floor and it chipped the metal front. It still works fine though but I wouldn't recommend dropping it as it is very fragile....
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Written on: 21/04/2005
What is the apple compressor???? I have a 4gb iPod mini and I would love to be able to pack more songs than currently possible on it.
<br>Thanks.
★★★★☆
Written on: 10/03/2005
“The iPod Mini has been a sensation in the U.S. ”
The iPod Mini has been a sensation in the U.S.
The small colorful mp3 player has definitely caught many peoples eyes. The Apple name assures a quailty product with a long life span. But you have to use this product right as in not dropping it (which is bad in my book beacuse I'm very clumsy), banging on it, or getting it wet. But the iPod Mini is very expensive for most people. But the songs on iTunes are expensive. But the iPod Mini is a very good product overall and I would recommend it....
★★★★★
Written on: 17/02/2005
“Having lost my MZ N10 minidisc during a night out, I...”
Having lost my MZ N10 minidisc during a night out, I was very pleased when my wife bought me an Ipod Mini for my birthday. I had been looking forward to buying one as I hadn't heard bad things about it. I am extremely pleased with my iPod and haven't experienced any of the problems the other reviewers are going on about. I managed to buy an iTrip for wireless listening which works a treat...no hassles setting that up. The weight of the unit is perfect...you can easily forget that you're carrying...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 06/02/2005
“The day finally came, early January 2005. My iPod...”
The day finally came, early January 2005. My iPod came, and I was anxious to open it and get it running. I had previously owned the 5GB First Generation iPod, which was really good. The big moment finally came, the opening of the iPod Mini. I rushed through all the rappings there it was, incased in a cardboard cover with screen cover still on it. I lifted up and was surprised by its weight (3.6oz). The iPod did need charging (I already expected that), so I hooked it up to my brother's Cube and I...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 28/01/2005
“Christmas day! I opened my box for iPod mini and...”
Christmas day! I opened my box for iPod mini and couldn't wait to get started. I installed iTunes on my computer and tried to turn on my iPod mini...no response. It would not turn on, and would not charge. After getting EXTREMELY annoyed I decided to box it up and leave it forever. The next morning I again attempted to charge it, and there was life! I was on top of the world and started to download songs on to my iPod. As the weeks passed by I spent time enjoying my music and chilling out. Then...songs...
Read full review192368_Keely Iveson's response to 4864548771's Review
Written on: 07/05/2005
i bought a mini ipod and guess what... yep it wouldnt work and still doesnt and i got so annoyed i was throwing every thing. i would certainly NOT reccomend a mini ipod.
E4Chin's response to 4864548771's Review
Written on: 26/08/2006
my iPod mini is in perfect working order after over 2 years of use. you must've treated it badly or something of the sort. the headpphones do deteriorate, but if those were the only head phones you have, well???
★★★★★
Written on: 15/01/2005
“The ipod mini is a very good mp3 player. I would have...”
The ipod mini is a very good mp3 player. I would have bought the new iPod model but my money is a little short. And really, who needs 20 GBs of music. The only people that complain about the small harddrive are geeks and losers, and they have no taste in music at all. So if your just a regular person that wants something more from an mp3 player but not a loser who tries and point out every bad detail then get the ipod mini. Also, so small. Amazing!...
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☆☆☆☆☆
Written on: 31/12/2004
“I purchased an Apple Ipod mini and it only worked for...”
I purchased an Apple Ipod mini and it only worked for one day. A waste of money....
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★★★★☆
Written on: 16/12/2004
“I received my Apple iPod mini 3 weeks ago. I was well...”
I received my Apple iPod mini 3 weeks ago. I was well chuffed with it, until I discovered how poor the battery life is. I only get round 5 hours out of a full charge... so I think Apple's 8 hours is a bit optimistic. The iPod is a well thought out device, very stylish, light and easy to use. However, for £180 I expected more in terms of battery life. Personally I think the iPod mini is over-rated. Do your research properly before you buy one. You won't find a rival as stylish as the iPod mini,...
Read full reviewSimplesimon's response to 179808_soliberus's Review
Written on: 09/03/2005
Fully agree with battery life, mine can just about muster 4.5 hours on a full charge! - dead frustrating!
★★★★★
Written on: 16/12/2004
“The Apple iPod Mini is undoubtedly the best MP3 player...”
The Apple iPod Mini is undoubtedly the best MP3 player on the market today. My wife has also purchased an MP3 Player (A Samsung YH-something or other) and she has decided to return the faulty item for an iPod mini. I brought it to work one day and I don't believe we did hardly any work. Great buy, simply the best I must admit and the click wheel? BRILLIANCE!!!!!!...
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