Ipod headset on mac mini ?

Hi guys i have an mac mini (early 2009), and i am wondering if i can use the iphone headphones with mic with it as an audio input, Here is an article from TUAW that is suggesting it works with the new unibody macbook pro's,
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/15/iphone-headphone-mic-works-with-new-laptops/
So im wondering if this works with the macmini too.
I need a microphone for it, but i dont want something bulky like a full headset, or something with low audio quality as the bluetooth headset. So the iphone headphones and mic would be great.
Thanks in advance,
ben

Sorry, but the mini needs a USB mic. FYI, I'm pretty sure it is that way with all Macs.

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