The biggest differences between the iPod mini and the regular iPods are the size of the units themselves, and the HD capacity of each model. Right now the iPod mini goes from 4GB-6…

Apple must have made some significant breakthrough in battery technology to double the mini's battery life without an increase in size. The mini now has the highest rated battery l…

Quote: Originally posted by Big Mac: Apple must have made some significant breakthrough in battery technology to double the mini's battery life without an increase in si…

as seen on apple.com/ipodmini (click tech specs) udio * Up to 25 minutes of skip protection same as previous ipods... my guess, higher capacity battery.

I say go with the mini...I've got about 14.7 gigs on my 20gigger and honestly, even though I listen to it all day at school, in my car to and from, and on the way to work and home …

I finally invested in a 4GB iPod Mini (the previous model that came with a FireWire cable...CompUSA had 'em for $179 last week...I have no USB2 on my computers) and it's absolutely…

Quote: Originally posted by Cheetah223: I say go with the mini...I've got about 14.7 gigs on my 20gigger and honestly, even though I listen to it all day at school, in m…

When I got my iPod mini this weekend, I went through my CDs and only ripped the stuff that I listen to regularly. Even ripping at 216 kbps, I'm only half full. And that's over 2 da…

Quote: Originally posted by ort888: For running and gym use you may want to consider a shuffle. The Hard Discs in the regular iPods can skip and screw up if you jostle t…

I just purchased a 6 gig mini and I'm very happy with it. That said, I'm planning to get a 512 meg shuffle just for working out.

I bought a mini for working out when it first came out. I clipped it to my waist and went. It worked fine. When the shuffle came out, I thought I'd give it a try. The thing is …

Quote: Originally posted by ort888: A massive amount of storage really isn't all that useful. That is probably correct for your needs. IMO, the 20 gig iPod is perf…

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a sleeve or a case for a ipod 60gig photo. I want to make sure it fits and the width difference between the regular ipod and the 60 worr…

I haven't looked in a while, does iSkin make a 60gb model? www.iskin.com are my personal favorite cases, except for the fact that you can't use them with a dock and they're a pain…

I use the Incase neoprene sleeve on my 40 GB Photo. It's a nice, snug fit. It does a good job of protecting my iPod and the belt clip is solid. I highly recommend it.

I'll just bring this one back to life. I'm trying to get a clear neoprene type case or even clear hard plastic for my 60GB photo and it isn't at all clear what will work with it. …

I had an iSkin for the first 6 months of my iPod. Found that I didn't like the extra bulk that it added. I've since replaced it with a trimmed PDA screen protector over the displ…

I don't agree that the cases are a scam. I carried around my Tungsten T for 18 months or so in a hard case in my bag and the case looked seriously stressed with genuine dents and …

If you're looking for carrying cases, I think you can expand your search from cases designed specifically for the iPod to those designed for mp3 players in general. Almost any iPo…

I changed head phones from the start. I never would have thought of other mp3 carriers but that's a good idea. here's some responses to emails I sent: ---------------- re incase…

Quote: Originally posted by Wiskedjak: I'm now starting to think that iPod cases and sleeves are among the most clever of scams. What's the point of protecting the sur…

I just got a new 2G 6gb iPod Mini yesterday. I also have a 4G 40gb iPod I got last August. A friend told me I should be able to insert the mini iPod into the full size iPod's dock …

I'm assuming the new mini has the same dimensions as the older models. Use the belt clip. Connect it to the mini upside down, about 1mm from the top. This should allow the mini to …

I would also bet that the new mini needs 4.7.1. I would upgrade iTunes on your G4 to 4.7.1 to see if that works - Apple often requires the latest software version for new hardware.…

Thanks for the insights. I will also update the Mac OS on the G4 to 10.2.8 as it's still 10.2.6. As far as the powerbrick goes, assuming it's not an issue to use a firewire powerb…