Unboxing a SEALED iPod mini after 19 years!

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I was recently scrolling through eBay when I found this pristine sealed iPod mini from 2004. Having spent 19 years in a box, will this be a blast from the past or a dead iPod in a box... today we'll roll back time and see if 2004 is still in style!
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[@dgpsf]

I worked at Apple Retail in 2004. I CANNOT POSSIBLY OVERSTATE how popular these were. We literally COULD NOT KEEP THEM on the shelves. I would work the telephone sometimes and it was a constant stream of calls of people wanting to know if we had some and when we were getting more ("They come randomly and we have no idea, try tomorrow?"). Especially the green ones. If I had to pinpoint a moment where Apple's popularity went white-hot, I would argue it was not the iPhone, but the iPod Mini. That success paved the way for people to actually want an "iPhone" back when that was just a made-up term by bloggers and fanbois.

[@trungbiscuit1]

beside collecting ipods these stories from insiders are my fav. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@jaimeduncan6167]

this needs more upvotes

[@EugWanker]

The iPod mini is my favourite iPod of all time, hands down.

[@gerd-]

That's why they discontinued it after 1 year? Makes no sense.

[@helloken]

The numbers support your claims, this is when Apple's profits (and hence, their stock) REALLY started to rocket up. Brand recognition, market share, everything started to jump up. The halo effect and brand recognition and foot traffic / web traffic the iPod mini brought boosted sales of Apple's other products (at the time, macs) as well. And just the following year they released the nano which was basically superior in every way and was an instant hit as well. The rest is history.

[@BlakeLeasure20]

Luke’s little happy dance when things start working is so hilarious 😂

[@polloj]

I agree lol need that to be a meme

[@nigelstockley7011]

He looks like he needs a poo.

[@spacescout87]

These older gen iPods could sync with USB but still had to charge with FireWire...surprised he didn't know that :)

[@paulbarnett227]

In the UK we call that Dad Dancing. 🤣

[@dgpsf]

​@spacescout87 Minis didn't need to charge with FW, that was a previous gen limitation. He actually told us this in the video with the Apple keynote onscreen. However, I'm assuming the 12v charging of firewire was necessary to wake this one up after 19 years of battery running down!

[@imantoniojuan]

8:58 “19 years old, being touched for the first time” sounds so wrong without context 😂

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

That was literally me though🤣

[@gkaute]

The excitement and the dance after the iPod starts playing music 😃 = priceless 😂

[@vipertt100]

Really like how enthusiastic Luke gets with these unboxings.

[@Tigers.i]

My first apple unboxing ever! Loved this iPod!

[@andydiggydeesmoothiii1926]

2:56 me when I am 8 drinks deep at the pub with the boys

[@Stevel_]

Listened to my ipod (80gb) for over an hour today while motorcycling. I'll be using ipods for decades to come! Cool vid!

[@ecu8r]

I really enjoy your videos specially when you unbox something that's old and watch your reaction, I would literally also be just as happy. This was really enjoyable to watch.

[@iHusk]

I remember a video of an absolutely giddy German couple opening their iPod minis here on the 'tube. The sheer glee was just soul affirming. That is my most prominent memory of the iPod mini.

[@misterx2598]

Wow, it's unbelievable its battery survived so many years without charging! Nice old hardware from those times when grass was greener ))

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

Grass was not greener lol

[@LogicWheels]

I repaired hundreds of these mini's. Batteries, LCD's, cases, harddisks, clickwheels etc. Later on I upgraded loads of them with CF cards. Think I still have a couple of these lying around. Was a nice litlle machine.

[@Streamlined955]

Man, I remember how excited I was to get my first iPod. Good times.

[@phillipsstanley]

Best moment of video watching Luke dance.

[@user-pb2pc8gv3s]

maaaan u happy asf in 2x playback mode, its really happiest happiness that i ever seen

[@thekerfuffle9415]

I still have mine and it still works! I also still have the packaging AND the belt thingy (which I never used). What a trip down memory lane!

[@TravisStamper]

Luke you got me this time. Your excitement transferred directly to me and I was smiling. I do not do that often. Thanks

[@fytghggyungf7601]

A new Luke Miami video always makes my day better! This was my first iPod back in the day.

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

Mine was the 1st gen nano😄

[@Thoughtlesskyle]

I think the thing about like jeans changing over time is that the anodization has a tendency to discolor over time. I say that because I picked up a used green gen 2 recently and where the previous owner had it in a belt clip its kind of almost yellowish green instead. I don't see this on my gray gen 1 though. I wonder if also they wanted to account for the fact that wear and tear/drops are going to take the coating off, esp because every ipod to that point had a stainless back that always looked the same color even though it was scratched

[@TheiTE]

Luke's dance made me smile for like 2 mins straight haha!

[@MD-vk3bj]

For those wondering, this iPod cost $285 + $12.55 shipping

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

A refurbished one without the box is like $30, free shipping from China😂

[@kimabg]

This exact iPod (sans engraving) was my first ever Apple device. I’m so happy you did this, and took it all the way to syncing and playing music on it. Watching it makes me feel like a giddy young music lover again!

[@gophersam]

What a trip down memory lane. This was the product that got me into modern Apple products.

[@marc6340]

I have that exact iPod. I never took it out of the plastic. I cut through the plastic so I could plug it in, but I never took it off. Had it for years, not a scratch on it!

[@GannDolph]

glad you opened it! thanks - brought back great memory.

[@shanes.6227]

the iPod mini is how I fell in love with Apple products. the smoothness, the coolness, the fun of it all. typing this many years later, from my dream computer a Macbook pro 16

[@Garrettdx1988]

I just had to hook my moms Mini up to Firewire to boit it up. The wires magical

[@alifpr]

I get happy when you got excited the iPod turned on, keep up the good videos man!

[@FreeportHometown]

I love how passionate Luke is, like he is having a blast fiddling with these old Apple products. Its nice to see!

[@NineteenEightyFive]

loving these old apple product videos! keep it up

[@arjungandhi1242]

I was 15 when I got the second gen iPod mini. It was my first mp3 player and first Apple device. I was upgrading from a mini disc player. I’ll always have a soft spot for this device

[@lucascadeur]

Exact same age and story

[@cawheeler27]

This was my first ipod!. Had to save up at my part time job in high school to buy it, but I loved it. I'm pretty sure I still have it in a closet somewhere. It was such a big jump over my portable cd player.

[@Casualfulltime]

Such an iconic piece of tech. Really great memories.

[@mrgrumpy888]

It's crazy how timeless that early 2000s product and package design is.

[@juanKme]

iPods are really really fun! I have a nano G5 silver with 16 gb and I just love to listen my favorite music with it. Great video man

[@EliteObsolete]

we demand more ipod content

[@DJDarren80]

I have a feeling you might be about to get a little busier…

[@capeman29]

I still use this exact ipod, same generation and color on a daily basis. I modded mine for 32 gigs of storage I'm on my 4th new battery haha. This little guy stands the test of time for sure!

[@DJDarren80]

Same here, although I pushed mine to 128gb. In theory it can go up to 256gb, but I don’t need that yet. Yet…

[@ELBENDC2]

Dude love you're video I'm one like you i feel so happy when i get new but older tech on this days, keep up the good work, one love from Jay in NJ

[@agunzterizer]

thank you man! you did something we all wanted to do! soooo cool man! keep it up!

[@ssray23]

You were in your elements, Luke! I actually enjoyed watching you dance!

[@juxxtapoz]

I worked at Circuit City back in the iPod Mini heyday. I sold so many of these things in my time there. It was a fun time.

[@RodGSilva]

As someone who still regularly uses an iPod like this one (moded with 64GB) I find very cool to see how excited Luke is with his "new" toy ;)

[@pauljazzman408]

I love these older Mac unboxing videos. I am going to charge up my old iPod and get them to work if possible. I think you are right to open and use them.

[@Co1in532]

I loved my silver iPod mini. Was my first iPod and I crammed it to the brim with all my albums, tapes etc. it was such a beautiful object to own. The way it’s edges were flat and you could just stand it up on a table. Towards the end of its life I replaced the battery which was really difficult, and it was never really the same after that. Bought a 30gb iPod after. I’ve still got them and they still work, albeit the battery is screwed - I haven’t the heart to recycle them.

[@keitha2003]

Last month, I took every ipod i owned from highschool to my time after and rebuilt them all. plus added micro sd card drive replacements. Mini is one of the easiest. pop the white caps, remove the screws, slide the assembly down a bit, disconnect click when and removed the whole assembly like a tray. reverse to reassemble. if endcaps give trouble add a dap of hot glue. ipods rebuilt - Ipod photo, blue mini gen 2, video and classic. Nanos are pretty much a write off. Video and classics you're better off buying new housings.

[@lysanatt]

Video content 10/10, Luke, geeking out 11/10

[@MoChuang343]

These things were/are awesome. I still have my blue mini up and running with rockbox and a 16GB microSD card mod.

[@cjgonzales1900]

More videos like these please!

[@baconandpepperonipizza4150]

Hey, Luke. Great video! As someone who enjoys ipods like these, I'd recommend getting some ipods (not the mini you just unboxed) and flash modding them. There's subreddits for that, and I think you would enjoy it. And it's not even that difficult! Could make a fun video!

[@helloukw]

Never thought I'd watch an old iPod unboxing with great interest, it was amazing, thank you Luke. Also I suspect you have traveled back in time because that Macbook G4 looks too good. I guess I skipped a G4 unboxing :)

[@PeterEmery]

I once installed a stripped-down Tiger installation (1.9 GB) onto a 4 GB iPod Mini. It worked but naturally ran rather hot but was able to boot a 600 MHz G3 iMac. This worked because it was available with Firewire 400 as well as USB 2 30-pin cables.

[@madebybela]

I entered the iPod rabbit hole and now own a modded 5th gen classic/video. It's the most fun I've had using a piece of tech in a long time. Also it's pushed me to hop off of streaming services and own my music again. Hope you explore these more too Luke!

[@rodrigodelgado5462]

Great video man! I still have mi iPod Classic 160gb and really love it, still using it pretty consisten actually.

[@dubnightstudio]

😱 hyped!

[@Literarycat8]

I am so happy for you! I'm an iPod collector myself, and believe me when I say that Akihabara is my first stop when I visit Japan next! Nineteen years--that must be a record! Hahahaha! I still have my 2nd Gen iPod Classic, and it's still working!

[@martontheadventurer7295]

I remember back in 2021, I found an iPod mini that was sitting sealed in the back of our closet for 17 years. Apparently it belonged to my parents, but they let me open it up and use it. Fortunately, I was an Apple tech geek back then, so my joy was immeasurable to find and use it.

[@yotu9670]

Crazy 😂😂 The dance in the end 😂😂😂

[@kasiorap]

dropping a banger like this right before dub dub? luke miani on smoke fr 🔥

[@rickybrunet2852]

Hey Luke, I think this is the most I’ve seen you nerd out in a video 😂. I’m 61 and usually an early adopter of tech but when the iPod came out, it took me a few years to adopt it. I used to bike to work and I would rather carry 3 or 4 CD’s in my messenger bag and usually 1 book and a bike magazine. I eventually did get an iPod with a gazillion gigs of memory in the late oughts (I got the one you could watch videos on). But eventually I replaced all that with an iPhone and iPad.

[@doIbeats]

// So cool, that fun at the end of the video is what represents to me all Jobs' innovations, I felt the same!! //

[@fourhands5544]

whaou ! sentimental value !!

[@fleecystheking]

Fun fact : Meriwest Credit Union still exists, and has the exact same logo that’s engraved on this iPod mini.

[@QualifiedN3rd]

There is nothing more satisfying than the clicks of the iPod click-wheel.

[@bargainsstoragedeals3653]

The green one I used to love mine

[@peterw.gstettner7737]

As an original owner of a still working iPod 4g Photo from 2004 I have to admit two things: first, the foam pads for the headphones were standard back then and second the iPods are still supported by at least Monterey, I believe.

[@dgpsf]

The foam pads did come standard, but I can't recall seeing anyone ever use them! Myself included.

[@jon9112]

Really nice to view this, was my first ever iPod at the ripe old age of 15. Saved along time for it, and then it broke after just 3 months of use! Thankfully I got a refund exchange and ended up with the 2nd gen iPod Mini with upgraded 6gb of storage instead of original 4gb! I used the belt clip too until I realised it wasn't the coolest of accessories...

[@GuillermoPaulman]

I think the belt clip wasn't just cool, it was very practical. I had iPod clipped to my belt most of the time, it was really convenient. Now when I listen to music on my iPhone, I miss the comfort of changing the volume or skipping the song just by touching the click wheel, ratherr than looking at the screen and pressing some button on it.

[@jon9112]

@@GuillermoPaulman Ohh I agree, very practical, would definitely use one nowadays!

[@mondeowawa2494]

Nice one Luke I was just as excited as you were 😅😅😅

[@Nacios007]

Love your vids!

[@Jack_Rn]

It's so tempting to unbox tech - 19 years is a long time. (Though I have a few diecast models sealed from 1971 - 52 years ago - though they're cased in clear plastic so you can see the contents anyway)

[@hiohine]

I’m really happy too!!!

[@norrisaedits]

seeing you happy dancing because of the I pod that made my day, and also I'm coming to the event!!

[@lonnygallant827]

I also love these types of videos. Not sure why, but I DO!

[@hyun-shik7327]

Luke's energy level in this video is like iJustine in every video.

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

the transition from the box to yourself was pretty dope

[@LeesReviews69]

My first ipod I was 17, I think it was December of 2005, I bought a 30gb iPod video. I absolutely loved it.

[@PastelBeachMusic]

Man I miss mine. I had it through high school. The only mp3 player i had prior to it was an RCA mp3 player that had broke. I was devastated and my mom wound up buying me this while she had two jobs to support me. I have absolute fond memories of this. It looked exactly like this and seeing it turn on and work made me a little teary eyed. I dont remember what happened to it but on another browser literally im looking at some to buy. I miss this thing.

[@aelp87]

I know that feels Luke 😊

[@aykhanislamzade]

Bro, watching you check these old Apple products out is like watching myself in the mirror. It's cool af 🤣

[@nathanreedy4380]

Install Software for an Apple Device from a CD. That makes me feel OLD 🤣😂🤣I honestly miss Ipods. My very first one was one of the Ipod Shuffles that was the size of today's USB Flash Thumb Drives & according to Apple it could hold 150 songs but I got closer to 200. I still wish that they made Ipods with more storage. I have an over 4,000 song music collection (not all of which is in the cloud) & I listen to music so much that the battery drain increases like after 3-4 years. This is why I thankful for the creation of wireless headphones/earbuds that way I can carry a MacBook with me on the go & still listen to my music.

[@Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope]

Thanks bro for bringing back a history! ❤It made me lots of memories about the early 2000s while I was starting to use the Apple products (MacBooks, iPods...) and falling in love with those. You right, its not about 40k price of this, its about the historical value and to be honest, that such a cheap price indeed!😉✌👍

[@johnholt7472]

Love the Dad dancing 🕺 Luke

[@aeron4798]

You just a gained a subscriber here!! I had so much fun in this 19 year old iPod mini. It brings back to the memories where I seriously begging my parents to buy me one.

[@eatonwood25]

I have the iPod blue colour and still works love the click wheel

[@user-uq1bi6mg2l]

BRO THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊‼‼‼💯💯💯

[@tooobe12345]

I actually got this on release as a birthday gift as a teenager. Man, is this how all the apple owners of the 70s and 80s feel? I just started to feel really old 😅

[@gerwin030]

This was my first Apple device ever. Still have it lying around somewhere although it is dead now. Loved it so much!

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

Just get a new battery, it's not that difficult to take apart, just be careful not to break the ribbon cable for the clickwheel.

[@_fisheater1027]

Luke you should connect it to an Apple Hi Fi if you ever get your hands on one :D

[@FirefightersFinancialToolbox]

I have that exact personalized mini ( with my name on it obviously), but it does not work any longer. That was a great ipod and the belt clip was awesome. We recently moved states, and I brought it with me (non working) but mine!!

[@DJDarren80]

This model of Mini is *really* easy to flashmod, and it won’t cost you much more than $30. $40 if you need to replace the battery too.

[@themistoclesnelson2163]

Sick dance moves!

[@MrBilo08]

I have a 1st gen iPod nano from the same year, it is still working.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Awesome 😍

[@gregporter6361]

This IPod broke my heart I bought the green one when I was in college. And it froze on me. Now at that time searching for fixes on Google wasn’t a thing. So had to bring it back and could only the grey one to replace it. Was gutted but went with it. A year later same thing happened and that stage managed to find out if I’d have done a soft reset holding enter and up together would have solved the broken. Was pure gutted coz the green was just sooo much nicer then the grey. But it really was an awesome iPod and unboxing experience too.:)

[@kristianwren3614]

So much nostalgia in that anti-piracy ad!

[@MattHalpain]

Great video. I wish I could have the MacOS Tiger look on my 2019 iMac. To me it would be fun to have the retro look on a more modern Mac.

[@30anerds]

OMG. The Ti PowerBook. WHERE did you find that thing! Amazing. Just amazing.

[@nachiopistachio]

I expected you to turn into a silhouette when you began dancing 🤣

[@jamesfiegel9675]

Ur such a GEEK :) Thanks very kool!!!

[@Thoughtlesskyle]

also the mini's depending on the firmware version really favor firewire over USB, had to get a firewire charger to first boot my mini and after loading the newer version the usb support got a lot better

[@DJDarren80]

I have a 4th gen Classic that, in theory can sync and charge with USB or FireWire, but in practice refuses to charge from USB. So I had to spend an extra £35 on a FireWire brick and cable.

[@johnlarro6872]

My first iPod was a Nano 2nd Gen, purchased as a refurb when I got my first job after Uni. After many years, I passed it down to my son, who used it up until recently when it was superseded by more advanced tech. And yesterday I discovered the battery has swollen, sadly, so it's off to tech heaven now...

[@Mrhoaf]

I had one of those... Loved it until it was stolen out of my glovebox at the dealership. It felt soooooo good in your hand.

[@lummatravel]

I had an iPod touch with Courvoisier engraved on it from around 2008/2009. Bought it off a friend who won it in a cocktail competition. Sold it when i got my first iPhone