Apple 4GB iPod Mini vs Rio Carbon 5GB
Here we have the specifications compared between the Apple iPod Mini and the
Rio Carbon. This is a good match up because both are designed to be
compact and light weight with similar storage capacities. However, there are
differences that set them apart. The Rio Carbon has superior battery life and
built-in voice recording. On the other hand, it's hard to beat the ease of using
the click wheel and all the unique features that come with the Apple iPod Mini.
Apple 4GB iPod Mini M9436LL/A Description:
Apple engineers squeezed all the best features of iPod into a case weighing just 3.6 ounces and smaller than most cell phones. This iPod mini M9436LL/A features an anodized aluminium case that resists stains and scratches. The case weighs practically nothing, but protects iPod mini in your pocket, purse or backpack. Recessed in the case to keep its surface pristine wherever you lay it, the 1.67 inch (diagonal) backlit screen displays full song names and more. Like its (slightly) bigger brother, iPod mini gives you over 25 minutes of skip protection and lasts up to 8 hours on a single battery charge. So you won't pay a penalty for miniaturization.
In fact, all the features of iPod are still under your thumb. Always striving for perfection, Apple engineers moved the iPod's buttons under the wheel. The iPod mini Click Wheel gives you the enhanced durability and sensitivity of the iPod Touch Wheel, with buttons underneath. The Click Wheel takes best advantage of miniscule space and lets you scroll single handedly though all the songs from your iTunes music collection. You'll find such thoughtful construction only from Apple.
The iPod mini M9436LL/A comes with a storage capacity of 4GB or up to 1,000 songs. This particular model's color is shiny blue. Other available colors include silver, gold, green, and pink. Rio Carbon 5GB Description:
Sporting an ultrathin and tapered design and with 25 percent more memory than iPod Mini, this tiny MP3 player--about the size of a business card--will slide into any pocket, virtually unnoticeable. The Rio Carbon is capable of holding up to 2,500 songs, 80 hours of MP3 music or 160 hours in WMA format. With up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge, music lovers need not worry about running out of power. Supporting USB 2.0 and a host of file formats, users can download music efficiently and easily from most of their favorite online music sites. The Rio Carbon also includes voice recording and provides seamless integration and support of both the Windows and Mac platforms.
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Apple 4GB iPod Mini M9436LL/A |
Rio Carbon 5GB |
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| Audio Formats |
| AAC | Yes |
No |
| AIFF | Yes |
No |
| Audible | Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
No |
| WMA | No |
Yes |
| Storage |
| Storage Capacity | 4GB |
5GB |
| Storage Type | Hard Drive |
Hard Drive |
| Screen |
| Display Type | Backlit LCD (White) | Backlit LCD (White) |
| ID3 Tag Info | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors |
| Firewire | Yes |
No |
| USB 1.1 | Yes |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
Yes |
| Additional Features |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
No |
| Built-in Mic for Voice Recording | No |
Yes |
| Calendar / Address Book | Yes |
No |
| Equalizer | Yes |
Yes |
| Games | Yes |
No |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
No |
| Stopwatch | No |
Yes |
| Power Supply |
| AC/DC Adapter | Yes |
Yes |
| Battery | Yes |
Yes |
| Rechargeable via FireWire cable | Yes |
No |
| Rechargeable via USB cable | Yes |
Yes |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery |
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
20 hours |
| Dimensions |
| Width | 2.00 inches |
2.50 inches |
| Depth | 0.50 inches |
0.60 inches |
| Height | 3.60 inches |
3.30 inches |
| Weight | 3.60 ounces |
3.20 ounces |
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