iPod PP5020 2005

The Apple iPod mini (Second Generation) was similar to the original, but the second-gen models featured richer, deeper shades of four original colors—silver, blue, green, and pink (gold was discontinued). The pressure-sensitive "ClickWheel" buttons were now color-matched to the housing, unlike the gray buttons on the original. Battery life was significantly boosted to 18 hours (up from 8), and a larger 6 GB capacity was offered. However, it no longer shipped with a Firewire cable or an AC adapter and was introduced at a lower starting price (US$199).

Like the original, the second-gen models used a compact 3.6 x 2.0 x 0.5 inch anodized aluminum case with a 1.67-inch grayscale LCD and a "ClickWheel" for navigation. Apple advertised that the 4 GB and 6 GB versions could hold approximately 1,000 and 1,500 songs, respectively, in "128-Kbps AAC format."

Battery life was estimated at 18 hours of music playback, with 25 minutes of skip protection.

The second-generation iPod mini was lauded as a near-perfect refinement of an already beloved product. The most significant and universally praised improvement was the dramatically increased battery life, which more than doubled from 8 to 18 hours, addressing the primary weakness of the original. [5, 10, 18] The introduction of a new 6GB model provided a welcome capacity boost for users with larger music collections. [18] Aesthetically, the richer, more saturated color options were well-received, and the minor tweak of color-matching the Click Wheel icons to the casing was seen as a thoughtful touch. [5] While the removal of the AC adapter and FireWire cable from the box was noted as a cost-saving measure, the lower starting price made the device even more accessible. It was regarded as a mature and confident update that perfected the mini formula just before its surprising replacement by the iPod nano. [9, 14]