iPod mini+HP (2nd generation)

2nd generation HP edition · 2005–2005 · Special edition

Available in

  • Silver

HP logo engraving

Identification and specifications

Product family
iPod mini
Generation
2nd generation HP edition
Year(s)
2005–2005
Model / A-number
A1051; MP5001 (4 GB); MP5002 (6 GB)
Capacity
4, 6 GB
Colours
Silver, HP logo engraving
Identifying features
HP-branded mini; identify by engraving and exact HP part number.
Flash / iFlash notes
CF/CF-to-SD flash replacement is supported; use a mini-specific adapter. Compatibility of each iFlash-branded adapter is product-dependent; verify its model matrix.
Rockbox support
Supported; Rockbox port; see live status.
Popular mods
CF/SD flash mod; battery; Rockbox; preserve/restore HP engraving.
Catalogue notes
Mod sources: https://ipodwiki.com/wiki/IFlash; https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IpodPort. HP collector premium not quantified; no model-specific sold-price sample. Dates cross-check: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipod/index-ipod-mini-specs.html. ReclaimStuff publishes a generic mini category band, but no HP-edition-specific band was found, so value fields are blank.

Recent listing evidence

For parts

Not yet verified

No qualifying U.S. parts/repair evidence for the HP mini models was captured. Checked Oct 2026.

Parts & upgrades

Battery

Part / capacity
iPod mini battery, models EC007-3 / EC007-5; iFixit says compatible with all iPod minis. Battery capacity in mAh is not stated in the cited source.
Fitment
All iPod mini generations, including HP edition by family

Medium confidence

Storage

Factory capacities
Factory HDD: 4, 6 GB; iFlash fitment for this exact SKU is not confirmed.
Upgrade path
Not yet verified.
Maximum practical capacity
Not yet verified.
Fitment notes
iFlash primary compatibility material does not list the Mini or this HP SKU; do not assume the secondary-source reports apply.

Low confidence