Apple iPod 4th Gen (Click Wheel) 20 GB, 40 GB Specs:
The Apple iPod (Fourth Generation) features a 20 GB or 40 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive capable of supporting "up to" 5,000 or 10,000 songs encoded in "128-Kbps AAC format" and 25 minutes of skip protection. The iPod (4G) is similar to the third generation models, but features a slightly thinner enclosure and an improved display, borrows the revolutionary "ClickWheel" from the previously introduced
iPod mini and dramatically improves battery life for "up to" 12 hours of continuous music playback.
In addition to improving battery life, revised software places the "Shuffle Songs" feature on the main screen, and includes the voice record feature, games, and alarm clock from the third generation models.
The 40 GB configuration shipped with a "dock" for quick-and-easy connection to a computer, and could be purchased separately, at additional cost, for the 20 GB
Specifications: | Introduction Date: | July 19, 2004 | Discontinued Date: | June 28, 2005* |
| Details: | The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*The 40 GB configuration was discontinued February 23, 2005. |
| Processor Type: | PP5020 | Processor Speed: | 80 MHz (x2) |
| Details: | The iPod 4G uses a PortalPlayer PP5020 "system on a chip" with dual embedded variable speed 80 MHz ARM 7TDMI processors. |
| Onboard RAM: | 32 MB | Storage Capacity: | 20 GB, 40 GB |
| Details: | 32 MB of SDRAM provides skip protection.
It uses a Toshiba 1.8 inch (46 mm) 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive. |
| Song Capacity: | 5000, 10,000 | Photo Capacity: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that the 20 GB iPod 4G configuration can hold approximately 5000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format", and the 40 GB configuration can hold 10,000 songs. |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge | Firewire Support: | Sync & Charge |
| Details: | The iPod 4G models are capable of charging and syncing by USB and Firewire via the dock connector. |
| Connectivity: | Firewire & USB | Ports: | Dock, Headphone* |
| Details: | Apple reports that this model provides "Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 through dock connector."
*Ports include the "dock connector, remote connector, and stereo minijack." |
| Case Type: | Handheld | Form Factor: | iPod 4th Gen |
| Housing Color: | White | Controller: | "ClickWheel" |
| Details: | Available in a two-tone housing with an "iBook white" front and a chromed stainless steel back. |
| Built-in Display: | 2" Grayscale | Display Resolution: | 160x128 |
| Details: | The iPod 4G models have a "2-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with blue-white LED backlight". 0.24-mm dot pitch.
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| Battery Type: | Lithium Ion | Battery Life (Music): | 12 Hours |
| Details: | Apple reports that the iPod 4G provides "up to" 12 hours of music playback.
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| Battery Life (Photos): | N/A | Battery Life (Video): | N/A |
| Details: | No support for photos or video. |
| Full-Charge Time: | "About 4 Hours" | Apple Order No: | M9282LL/A* |
| Details: | Apple reports that the iPod (4G) models charge completely in "about 4 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 2 hours to 80% capacity.
*This order number is for the 20 GB configuration of the iPod (4G), the 40 GB configuration is (M9268LL/A). |
| Apple Subfamily: | iPod (ClickWheel) | Apple Model No: | A1059 (EMC 1995) |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All iPods with the A1059 Model Number and the 1995 EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: | 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.57* | Avg. Weight: | 5.6 oz.* |
| Details: | In inches - height by width by depth (20 GB configuration - M9282LL/A). The 40 GB configuration is slightly thicker (0.69 inches) and heavier (6.2 oz). |
| Mac Support: | MacOS X 10.1.5 | Windows Support: | Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: | Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with Firewire port, MacOS X 10.1.5 or later (MacOS X 10.3 or later recommended); USB 2.0 requires MacOS X 10.3.4."
It is compatible with a "PC with a Firewire or USB 2.0 port or Firewire or USB 2.0 card [running] WIndows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional". |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPod 4G supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and WAV." |
| Incl. Accessories: | Shipped with "earbud headphones, AC adapter, Firewire cable, [and a] USB 2.0 cable". The 40 GB configuration also shipped with a dock. |
| Original Price: | US$299, US$399 | Est. Current Retail: | US$50-US$70 |
| Details: | The 20 GB configuration (M9282LL/A) originally sold for US$299, the 40 GB (M9268LL/A) configuration for US$399.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date the bottom of the page for the date last updated). |
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