iPod mini (2nd generation)

A1051 · 2005–2005 · 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, ~18 hours audio
Display: 1.67" 138×110 grayscale LCD (backlit)
Storage: base: 4 GB Microdrive · options: 6 GB Microdrive
Release Price: $199
Storage Medium: 1-inch Microdrive

Variants

Revisions

iPod mini (2nd generation)A1051shares model number with 1st gen

Colors

Silver2005 lineup

Blue2005 lineup, deeper tone than 1st gen

Pink2005 lineup, deeper tone than 1st gen

Green2005 lineup, deeper tone than 1st gen

Storage

4GB2005 base tier

6GB2005 upper tier

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