iPod mini (1st generation)

A1051 · 2004–2005 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Dual ARM 7TDMI 80 MHz (PortalPlayer PP5020)
Ram: max: 32 MB · base: 32 MB
Ports: 30-pin dock · 3.5mm jack
Battery: Li-ion, ~8 hours audio
Display: 1.67" 138×110 grayscale LCD (backlit)
Storage: base: 4 GB Microdrive · options:
Release Price: $249
Storage Medium: 1-inch Microdrive

Variants

Revisions

iPod mini (1st generation)A10512004, 4GB only

Colors

Silver2004 launch lineup

Gold2004 launch lineup, discontinued 2005

Pink2004 launch lineup

Blue2004 launch lineup

Green2004 launch lineup

Upgrade paths

storage

512 GB via CF card or iFlash/SD adapter · Microdrive is CF-interface, so a plain CF card drops in; top and bottom caps pop off and the internals slide out.

~$30

MODERATE

battery

Third-party Li-ion replacement · Plug-in connector once the case is open, usually done alongside the flash mod.

~$10

EASY