“Other music players might cost less or have more memory, smaller bodies, or more features, but none offer the iPod mini’s combination of silky smooth operation, graceful design, and techno-chic style. Because of its perfectly crafted interface and controls, its pioneering use of the 1-inch 4GB hard drive, and the enormous impact it has had on the music player market, we’re compelled to give an award for Technical Excellence to the iPod mini,” PC Magazine writes.
“We love that we can charge it using the USB 2.0 connection and that it’s sturdy enough to survive drops and falls. We especially enjoy the envious looks we get walking down the street with it. Since our first review of the tiny player, the full-size iPod has adopted the brilliant click wheel, and the mini’s directional touch navigation has been imitated by other digital music players,” PC Magazine writes. “It’s not cheap, but if you want to pinch pennies, get a flash-based player. If you want the best, drop some extra dough and pick up the iPod mini.”
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