I Pod Special U2 Edition

Apple iPod U2 Edition (4th Gen) 20 GB Specs:

The Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (4th Generation) is internally the same as the 20 GB configuration of the iPod (4th Generation), but uses a case with a black front, a red "Clickwheel", and laser-etched signatures of the U2 band members on the stainless steel back. It shipped with an "exclusive" U2 poster, a US$50-off coupon for "The Complete U2" downloadable "box set", and interestingly, the standard white iPod earbuds. It cost US$50 more than the standard white iPod (4G).

Like the standard 20 GB configuration of the iPod (4th Generation), it is capable of supporting "up to" 5,000 songs encoded in "128-Kbps AAC format", has 25 minutes of skip protection, and provides "up to" 12 hours of battery life for continuous music playback.

Also see: What are the differences between the U2 Special Edition iPod models and the standard iPod models? What are the differences between U2 Special Edition iPods?
Specifications:

Introduction Date:

October 26, 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.

Processor Type:

PP5020

Processor Speed:

80 MHz (x2)

Details:

All iPod 4G models use 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

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

Photo Capacity:

None

Details:

The iPod U2 Special Edition (4G) can hold approximately 5000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format".

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

Sync & Charge

Details:

All 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 U2

Details:

N/A

Housing Color:

Black

Controller:

"ClickWheel"

Details:

Available in a two-tone housing with a gloss black front and a chromed stainless steel back. The "Clickwheel" is red.

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. Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of iPod hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this iPod. Display replacement, battery replacement, and more are provided.

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion

Battery Life (Music):

12 Hours

Details:

Apple reports that all iPod 4G models provide "up to" 12 hours of music playback. Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories.

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:

M9787LL/A

Details:

Apple reports that all iPod (4G) models charge completely in "about 4 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 2 hours to 80% capacity. The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

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.

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."

Photo Support:

None

Video Support:

None

Incl. Accessories:

Shipped with "earbud headphones, AC adapter, Firewire cable, [and a] USB 2.0 cable".

Original Price:

US$349

Est. Current Retail:

US$50-US$80

Details:

Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).