Apple iPod 3rd Gen (10/20/40) 10, 20, 40 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPod 3rd Gen - M9244LL/A* - A1040 - 1961
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The Apple iPod (Third Generation - Second Revision) features a 10 GB, 20 GB, or 40 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive capable of supporting "up to" 2500, 5000, or 10,000 songs, respectively, encoded in "128-Kbps AAC format". and a "2-inch (diagonal) [monochrome] LCD display with blue-white LED backlight" housed in a case with an "iBook white" front and a stainless steel back.
The third generation iPod makes several hardware improvements compared to the earlier models, including a thinner, lighter, and slightly more rounded enclosure, a "dock" for quick-and-easy connection to a computer and audio out for connection to a stereo or powered speakers. The now backlit solid-state buttons were moved from around the touch wheel to above the wheel, which some users liked and others disliked, but no one disliked the additional five minutes of skip protection (up to 25 minutes).
Software improvements include greater customization options, a voice recorder feature, games, and an alarm clock. Battery life is an estimated eight hours.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 8, 2003 |
Discontinued Date: |
January 6, 2004 |
| 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.
Also see: All iPod models introduced in 2003. |
| Processor Type: |
PP5002 |
Processor Speed: |
90 MHz (x2) |
| Details: |
The iPod 3G uses a PortalPlayer PP5002 "system on a chip" with dual embedded 90 MHz ARM 7TDMI processors. |
| Onboard RAM: |
32 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
10, 20, 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: |
2500, 5000, 10,000 |
Photo Capacity: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the 10 GB iPod 3G configuration can hold approximately 2500 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format", the 20 GB configuration can hold 5000 songs, and the 40 GB configuration 10,000 songs. |
| USB Support: |
Sync Only |
Firewire Support: |
Sync & Charge |
| Details: |
The iPod 3G models are capable of charging and syncing by Firewire via the dock connector. These models can only sync using USB. |
| Connectivity: |
Firewire & USB |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model provides "Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 through dock connector", but notes that USB 2.0 is only for Windows PCs (sold separately).
*Ports include the "dock connector, remote connector, and stereo minijack." |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod 3rd Gen |
| Housing Color: |
White |
Controller: |
"Touch Wheel" |
| Details: |
Available in a two-tone housing with an "iBook white" front and a chromed stainless steel back. |
| Built-in Display: |
2" Monochrome |
Display Resolution: |
160x128 |
| Details: |
The iPod 3G models have a "2-inch (diagonal) LCD with blue-white LED backlight". 0.24-mm dot pitch.
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| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
8 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod 3G provides "up to" 8 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.
Site sponsor Blue Raven sells parts for this specific iPod including replacement batteries as well as displays, digitizers, case parts, adapters and more.
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| Full-Charge Time: |
3 Hours |
Apple Order No: |
M9244LL/A* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod (3G) models charge completely in "3 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 1 hour to 80% capacity.
*This order number is for the 20 GB configuration. The 10 GB configuration is M8976LL/A and the 40 GB configuration is M9245LL/A. |
| Apple Subfamily: |
iPod 3rd Gen |
Apple Model No: |
A1040 (EMC 1961) |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All iPods with the A1040 Model Number and the 1961 EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: |
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.62* |
Avg. Weight: |
5.6 oz.* |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (10 GB and 20 GB configurations). The 40 GB configuration is slightly thicker (0.73 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 10.2 or later recommended)."
It is compatible with a "PC with built-in Firewire or USB 2.0, Windows-certified Firewire or USB 2.0 card [running] WIndows 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional". |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod 3G supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps) - Mac only, MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF (Mac only), and WAV." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The 10 GB configuration (M8976LL/A) shipped with "earbud headphones, AC adapter, dock connector to Firewire cable, [and a] 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire adapter". The 20 and 40 GB models also shipped with a dock, remote, and carrying case. |
| Original Price: |
US$299, $399, $499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$30-US$60 |
| Details: |
The 10 GB configuration originally sold for US$299, the 20 GB configuration for US$399, and the 40 GB configuration for US$499.
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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