Apple iPod 5G - Enhanced 30 GB, 80 GB Specs (MA444LL/A*)
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The Apple iPod (Fifth Generation - Enhanced) is a modest revision to the previously released iPod (Fifth Generation). It uses a 30 GB or 80 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive, capable of supporting "up to" 7,500 songs or "up to" 20,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" or "up to 40 hours" of video or "up to 100 hours" of video, respectively. Either model can hold "up to" 25,000 photos.
Both capacities use a case with either a white or black front and a chromed stainless steel back and have a "2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD [display] with LED backlight" reported to be "up to 60% brighter" than the display in the previous iPod 5G models. Other software enhancements include a search function and additional iconography. All Fifth Generation iPods, original and "enhanced", are capable of playing a variety of games -- including Tetris and Pac Man -- available through iTunes. The battery life of the Fifth Generation "Enhanced" models was improved as well for slideshows and video playback, but remained the same for music playback.
Also see: What is the difference between the 5th Generation iPod and the Enhanced 5th Generation iPod?
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 5, 2007 |
| 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: |
PP5021C |
Processor Speed: |
80 MHz (x2) |
| Details: |
Apple provides no information regarding the processor used, but the "Enhanced" Fifth Generation iPod is believed to use the same processor as its predecessor -- a PortalPlayer PP5021C "system on a chip" with dual embedded variable speed 80 MHz ARM 7TDMI processors. For video decoding, it uses a Broadcom VideoCore BCM2722 processor. |
| Onboard RAM: |
32 MB, 64 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
30 GB, 80 GB |
| Details: |
32 MB of SDRAM in the 30 GB model and 64 MB in the 80 GB model provides skip protection.
It uses a Toshiba 1.8 inch (46 mm) 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive. |
| Song Capacity: |
7500 or 20,000 |
Photo Capacity: |
25,000 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the 30 GB model can hold "up to" 7,500 songs and the 80 GB model "up to" 20,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". Either model can hold "up to" 25,000 photos.
Additionally, Apple reports that the 30 GB model can hold "up to 40 hours" of video and the 80 GB model "up to 100 hours" of video. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
Charge Only |
| Details: |
The "Enhanced" Fifth Generation iPod models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via the dock connector, but cannot sync via Firewire "400". |
| Connectivity: |
USB, Video, Audio* |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone** |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this model provides "USB through dock connector, composite video (with AV cable, sold separately) and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately)."
**Ports include the "dock connector, stereo minijack, [and] composite video and audio through minijack". |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod (5G) |
| Details: |
The Fifth Generation Enhanced iPod models share the same form factor as the earlier Fifth Generation iPod. |
| Housing Color: |
White & Black |
Controller: |
"ClickWheel" |
| Details: |
Available in a two-tone housing with either a white front and a chromed stainless steel back or a black front and a chromed stainless steel back. |
| Built-in Display: |
2.5" QVGA LCD |
Display Resolution: |
320x240* |
| Details: |
The iPod 5GE models have a "2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD [display] with LED backlight". Apple reports that the 5GE models are "up to 60% brighter" than the 5G models and the software includes a brightness control.
*Please note that television shows and movies available through iTunes at higher resolutions only will be viewable on the internal iPod display at 320x240. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
14 Hours, 20 Hours |
| Details: |
The 30 GB model provides "up to" 14 hours of music playback and the 80 GB model "up to" 20 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): |
4 Hours, 6 Hours |
Battery Life (Video): |
3.5 Hours, 6.5 Hours |
| Details: |
The 30 GB model provides "up to" 4 hours of photo slideshows with music and 3.5 hours of video, and the 80 GB model provides "up to" 6 hours of photo slideshows with music and 6.5 hours of video playback. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 4 Hours" |
Model Number: |
MA444LL/A* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod 5GE models charge completely in "about 4 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 2 hours to 80% capacity.
*This model number is for the 30 GB iPod 5GE in white. The 30 GB model in black is MA446LL/A, 80 GB in white is MA448LL/A, and 80 GB in black is MA450LL/A. |
| Dimensions: |
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43* |
Avg. Weight: |
4.8 ounces* |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (30 GB model). *The 80 GB model is slightly thicker (0.55 inches) and heavier (5.5 ounces). |
| Mac Support: |
MacOS X 10.3.9 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, and iTunes 7 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, and iTunes 7 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod 5GE models support "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, [and] AIFF." |
| Photo Support: |
Apport reports that the iPod 5GE models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod 5GE models support "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels*, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Low-Complexity Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats."
*Please note that television shows and movies at higher-resolutions only will be viewable on the iPod at 320x240, as that is the maximum resolution of the internal display. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with "earphones, USB cable, dock adapter, [and] case." The headphones are different than those shipped with the original iPod 5G and eliminate the "foam caps". |
| Original Price: |
US$249, US$349 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$180-US$200 |
| Details: |
30 GB iPod 5GE models were US$249 (MA444LL/A, MA446LL/A), 80 GB models were US$349 (MA448LL/A, MA450LL/A).
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).
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