Apple iPod U2 Edition 5G 30 GB Specs (MA452LL/A)
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The Apple iPod U2 Special Edition 5G (with Video) is internally identical to the 30 GB version of the iPod Fifth Generation (with Video) but cost US$30 more (US$329). Externally, it has a red "ClickWheel", and unique compared to previous U2 iPods, a "gloss black metal" rear case (featuring laser-etched autographs of the U2 band members like the others).
Like the standard iPod 5G (with Video) it has a "2.5-inch (diagonal) QVGA transflective over 260,000 color LCD display" (320x240, .156-mm dot pitch) with a "white LED" backlight. Likewise, it is capable of supporting "up to" 7,500 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" and "over 1000" 4 minute videos in "H.264 750-Kbps video with 128-Kbps audio" either internally or on a television (at a maximum resolution of 480x480).
Additionally, like the standard iPod 5G, the U2 variant can immediately display many types of photos transferred directly from a digital camera using the iPod Camera Connector (US$29), and can display photo slide shows on the internal display or a television using the included AV cable (S-video, data and audio output, and a variable line output port are provided by the optional Universal Dock (US$39) that also provides support for the Apple Remote (US$29).
Apple reports that it provides 14 hours of music playback, 3 hours of slideshows with music, and 2 hours of video 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?
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| Introduction Date: |
June 6, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2006 |
| 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: |
The iPod U2 Special Edition 5G (with Video) uses 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 |
Storage Capacity: |
30 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: |
7500 |
Photo Capacity: |
25,000 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model can hold "up to" 7,500 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format", "up to" 25,000 photos, and "over 1000" 4 minute videos in "H.264 750-Kbps video with 128-Kbps audio". |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
Charge Only |
| Details: |
All Fifth Generation iPod (with Video) 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) |
| Housing Color: |
Black |
Controller: |
"ClickWheel" |
| Details: |
Available in a solid black case -- gloss black plastic front and gloss black metal back. The "ClickWheel" is red. |
| Built-in Display: |
2.5" QVGA LCD |
Display Resolution: |
320x240 |
| Details: |
All iPod 5G models have a "2.5-inch (diagonal) QVGA transflective over 260,000 color LCD display" (320x240, .156-mm dot pitch) with a "white LED" backlight. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
14 Hours |
| Details: |
This model provides "up to" 14 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): |
3 Hours |
Battery Life (Video): |
2 Hours |
| Details: |
The U2 Special Edition iPod 5G supports "up to" 3 hours of photo slideshows with music and 2 hours of video playback. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 4 Hours" |
Model Number: |
MA452LL/A |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this iPod. |
| Dimensions: |
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.8 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth. |
| 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 port (USB 2.0 recommended) [and] MacOS X 10.3.9 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with USB port or card (USB 2.0 recommended), Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later". |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that all iPod 5G 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 all iPod 5G models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that all iPod 5G models support "H.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320x240, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file
formats.MPEG-4 video: up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with "earbud headphones [and a] USB cable." |
| Original Price: |
US$329 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$140-US$170 |
| 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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