Apple iPod U2 Edition (Color) 20 GB Specs (MA127LL/A)
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The Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (with Color Display) is internally identical to the 20 GB configuration of the iPod (with Color Display), but shipped in a special edition case with a black front, a red "ClickWheel", and a stainless steel back with laser etched signatures of the U2 band members. Like the original iPod U2 Special Edition, this U2 themed configuration shipped with an "exclusive" U2 poster, a US$50-off coupon for "The Complete U2" downloadable "box set", and the standard white iPod earbuds. It cost US$30 more.
It uses a 20 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive, capable of supporting "up to" 5000 songs, in "128-Kbps AAC format", as well as "up to" 20,000 photographs in iPod viewable format.
This model supports viewing photographs, optionally with synchronized music, on the internal display and on a television or projector using an AV cable via the custom headphone jack that is capable of video output (line out and S-video provided by the dock, which along with the AV cable, was sold separately). It also offers up to 15 hours of music playback and 5 hours of slideshows with music, although when compared to the iPod (4G), the skip protection is reduced from 25 minutes to 17 minutes.
All iPod (with Color Display) models, including the U2 configuration, are capable of immediately viewing many types of images transferred through the optional iPod Camera Connector (US$29).
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?
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| Introduction Date: |
June 28, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 12, 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 (with Color Display) models 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 |
| 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: |
5,000 |
Photo Capacity: |
20,000 |
| Details: |
This configuration can hold "up to"5,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" and 20,000 iPod viewable photos. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
Sync & Charge |
| Details: |
All iPod (with Color Display) models are capable of charging and syncing by USB or Firewire "400" via the dock connector. |
| Connectivity: |
USB, FW, AV* |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone** |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this model provides "Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 through dock connector (Firewire cable sold separately), composite video and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod photo dock."
**Ports include the "dock connector, remote connector, stereo headphone jack, composite video and audio through headphone jack." |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod U2 Color |
| 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" LCD |
Display Resolution: |
220x176 |
| Details: |
All iPod (with Color Display) models have a two inch diagonal 65,536 color LCD (0.18-mm dot pitch) with an LED backlight. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
15 Hours |
| Details: |
Provides "up to" 15 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): |
5 Hours |
Battery Life (Video): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Provides "up to" 5 hours of photo slideshows with music. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 5 Hours" |
Model Number: |
MA127LL/A |
| Details: |
Apple reports that all iPod (with Color Display) models charge completely in "about 5 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 3 hours to 80% capacity.
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Dimensions: |
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.63 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.9 oz. |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth. |
| Mac Support: |
MacOS X 10.2.8 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with USB 2.0 or Firewire port, MacOS X 10.2.8 or MacOS X 10.3.4 or later, iTunes 4.7 or later, and iPhoto 4.0.3 or later recommended."
It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0 or Firewire port or USB 2.0 or Firewire card, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, iTunes 4.7 or later, [and] Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or Elements 3.0 or later recommended." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that all iPod (with Color Display) models support "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, [and] AIFF." |
| Photo Support: |
Apport reports that all iPod (with Color Display) models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with "earbud headphones, AC adapter, [and a] USB 2.0" cable. |
| Original Price: |
US$329 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$110-US$130 |
| 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).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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