Editing IPod Mini (section)

==Details==
The two generations of iPod Mini are almost identical apart from minor cosmetic differences. The first generation model has gray control symbols on the click wheel, while those on the second generation match the color of the body. Their major functional differences lay in their storage capacity and battery life. Both versions measure 3.6x2.0x0.5&nbsp;inches (91x51x13&nbsp;mm) and weigh 3.6&nbsp;[[ounce]]s (102&nbsp;[[gram]]s). The case is made from [[anodizing|anodized]] [[aluminium]]. First generation iPod Minis were available in five colors: silver, gold, pink, blue, and green. The gold model was dropped from the second generation range. The pink, blue, and green models received brighter hues in the second generation but the silver model remained unchanged.

The iPod Mini uses [[Microdrive]] hard drives ([[CompactFlash II]]) made by [[Hitachi, Ltd.|Hitachi]] and [[Seagate Technology|Seagate]]. First generation models were available in a 4&nbsp;GB size, while second generation models were available in both 4&nbsp;GB and 6&nbsp;GB versions (quoted as capable of storing roughly 1,000 and 1,500 songs, respectively). Second generation models have their capacity [[laser engraving|laser etched]] into the aluminum case.
[[Image:Ipod mini drive.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The iPod Mini's [[Microdrive]] (4&nbsp;GB Hitachi model), seen here on the right]]

The battery life for the first generation iPod Mini was criticized for its 8 hour duration,<ref>{{cite web |author=TechFan |title=Apple iPod Mini (4GB, Silver, first generation) MP3 player reviews – CNET Reviews |url=http://cnn-cnet.com.com/Apple_iPod_Mini_4GB_Silver_1st_generation/4505-6490_7-30657018.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719111741/http://cnn-cnet.com.com/Apple_iPod_Mini_4GB_Silver_1st_generation/4505-6490_7-30657018.html |archive-date=July 19, 2012 |access-date=November 29, 2011 |publisher=Cnn-cnet.com.com}}</ref> similar to the third generation iPod that was available at the time. Apple addressed this problem in the second generation models by increasing the battery life to about 18 hours, at the cost of removing the included [[FireWire]] and [[AC adapter]] cables to avoid increasing selling costs. A proprietary [[Dock connector|Apple 30-pin dock connector]] is located on the bottom of the device. The iPod Mini can charge and transfer files when connected to a computer via [[USB]] or [[FireWire]]. Along the top, it has a hold switch, a headphone jack, and a remote connector for accessories.

The iPod Mini supports [[MP3]], [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]]/[[MPEG-4 Part 14#.MP4_versus_.M4A|M4A]], [[WAV]], [[Audio Interchange File Format|AIFF]], and [[Apple Lossless]] audio formats. It supports integration with [[iTunes]] and the [[iTunes Store]], allowing for syncing of content between the software application and the iPod Mini.