iPod New iPod mini powerblocks

[plasticparadox]

I have a 3G iPod that shipped with a Firewire cable. The included powerblock has a female Firewire connection that I can plug my dock connector-Firewire cable into directly.

The new iPods (I'm getting a silver mini soon) come with a USB2 cable now, right? How does the powerblock work?

 

[zach]

If I remember correctly, the new minis come with USB powerblocks.

 

[plasticparadox]

Thank you.

 

[Applespider]

Afraid that the power block doesn't come with the new mini.

But I think the dock connectors are the same so you should be able to use your existing Firewire cable/charger with your new mini.

 

[plasticparadox]

Ah. That's too bad. Just read this article and it explains the situation well. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[zach]

Yeah, my fault. Was it was the 1st generation iPod minis that came with USB powerbricks?

 

[wwooden]

No iPods come with the USB powerbrick, that is an extra buy. If an iPod comes with a power adapter (the PHoto's I think), they are still firewire.

 

[runninmac]

The iPod photo comes with a USB adapter... i would know i just got one!
And to give more clarifacation the new iPod mini's come w/ a USB cable

 

[Nuc]

iPod Mini

My iPod mini 2G came with a usb cable. I just use the firewire that came from an older iPod..

Nuc

 

[26139]

Hmm....

First gen minis came with a firewire cable and a power adapter with a firewire port.
The new minis come with a usb cable and no power adapter.
Either use the firewire cable you have (included with 3G iPods and the first 4G iPods) or spring for a USB power adapter.

 

[wwooden]

The iPod photo comes with a USB adapter... i would know i just got one!
And to give more clarifacation the new iPod mini's come w/ a USB cable

Are you talking about the USB cable or the USB power brick?