Should I buy an ipod mini or ipod nano?

They both have + & -. The nano is smaller and uses flash memory so it won't skip - however the case is like the regular ipod so there is the scratching issue. The mini doesn't have the color screen or some of the other options either but it is a nice machine.

You have to decide how you will use it. If you run for excercise then maybe the nano is best. If you are leaning towards the mini then you need to be aware that the stock is dwindling as they aren't making any more.

Either way - get the apple care and a good case. 🙂

Cheryl

Mini: They come in different colors, no color screen., 4gb, 6gb. Kind of thick.

Nano: Slim, tall, color screen. You can do personal pictures, add lyrics to your songs and see album artwork. Podcasts are also available (radio shows). Very fagile and surface scratches easily so if you do get a Nano then get the hardest case you can for it.

Personal opinion: I have both, mini and Nano. I like Nano much better

You guys are forgetting a couple of key things:

1) You'll be able to upgrade the HD in the Mini (even if it's difficult), but I doubt you'll ever be able to increase the memory in the Nano (or any flash-based player)
2) Podcasts, etc. are not a function of the device: they work on all (recent) iPods.
3) If I wanted to look at pictures/lyrics, I wouldn't get a Nano either: I'd go all the way and get the "video" iPod

I've had my Mini for quite some time, and I must say it still looks like "new" (and I carry with me every day to use an appointment/contacts reference).

Stanton,

1. How would you upgrade the HH in the mini?

2. The Mini does not have Podcasts availability.

3. The person wants to buy either a Mini OR a Nano, the invidual didn't say anything about iPod video.

If you want to buy a mini you better do it soon since they are getting harder to find. I was looking for one and all the places around me were sold out. If you go on line you can only find them in a few places as well. I ended up choosing a mini because, for the same price as the smaller nano you get twice as much space. Also, my son got a nano and it looks totally trashed, that whole scratched screen prob. I am a teacher and the kids show me their ipods all the time and the minis just hold up better.

If your son's Nano looks trashed is because he didn't buy a case, that's why they are sold.

How is "for the same price as the smaller nano you get twice as much space"? Mini comes in 4gb, 6gb and the Nano comes in 2gb and 4gb.

doesn't 4gb mean twice as much as 2gb? and they are both 200 bucks (or 159 if it is a refurbished)

believe me, I have been through the scratched screen thing with him, but you know, 15 year olds don't think covers are cool. He paid for it so I figure it is his choice

But the Nano also comes in 4gb, which is the one I have.

Not to be rude to your son but a 15 yr old can't be that smart when he buys something so high tech and fragile but doesn't buy a cover for it

I guess Nanos are not for kids lol but like you said, it was his money so he had the right to spend it on however he liked.

I don't think the person who asked the original question is a kid, I'm sure if he/she does end up buying a Nano then it'll be protected.

I usually resist getting into petty arguments, but I have to say YOU'RE WRONG!

If Apple thought that "everybody who didn't know better" should have a cover with their Nano, then it should have been included with the original sale: not an add-on, extra $$ item. My Mini still looks new after almost 2 years, and I DON'T think "protection" should be required for a portable device to not look like cr*p after a couple of months.

And yes, there are folks out there who will replace just about anything on an iPod (Mini or not--including the hard drive) if you want to pay for it.

I just had a similar decision and I purchased a 4 GB Mini last week (eBay). I received it yesterday and am impressed. I've already got my music loaded, playlists recreated and have been using the FM Transmitter while driving. I paid $190 w shipping for a two month old Green model with the Griffin FM Transmitter and a neoprene case (you can find better and worse deals on eBay). I think as a previous poster noted, if you want a Mini, you should get one now before there are no more new or slightly used models available.

I did not narrow my choice down to an iPod Mini or Nano right away (considered IRiver H10/Creative Zen Micro/other iPod models). But Apple rules on usability.

When I was in the Apple store, it was hard to resist the $300 video iPod because it is so small. Still, I wanted my MP3 player for jogging (slowly) and the Mini seems perfect for that (despite the hd).

There are lots of Minis for sale on eBay at the moment. I think my main reason for not going with the Nano is my budget - I wanted to stay under $200 for at least a 4 GB model. I was also concerned about the Nano's size (can something be too small). The mini is the size of my cell phone and I have not put that through the laundry yet - but something the size of the Nano is more likely to end up there someday. Also, just like software, I find it best to stay away from new releases:-)

Its up to you to determine how much music you really need on the iPod (you can get the 6 GB Mini but only 4 GB max Nano)). And remember, its a music player! Using a 1.5" or 2" screen for viewing photos and videos is overrated in my opinion. My "free" cell phone takes/views photos and I never use that feature. View photos on your computer and if you want a video player, buy one of the 7", 8" or 10" portable DVD players. Anyway, thats my 2 cents:-)

Either way, you'll enjoy your choice. Just get a case for either one right away.

Peter

How do you download podcasts to your ipod mini? After a recent update the podcast folder appeared and got me interested. I have some podcasts in the folder in my itunes but can't seem to get them onto the ipod.???? Any suggestions?

Are you kidding me? 15 year olds do not think logically. I work at a high school and believe me, all the kids abuse their ipods. Apple should advertise how sturdy they are.

The mini does have podcast availability. I downloaded podcasts to mine. Video no and photo no but podcasts yes.

Cheryl

I guess I must have forgotten mini can do podcasts, I don't use them anyway.
Thanks for correcting me.