Apple iPod Color Display 20 GB, 60 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPod w/ Color Display - MA079LL/A* - A1099 - 2022
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The Apple iPod (with Color Display) effectively is a renamed version of the iPod photo that shipped with revised software -- featuring a "Podcast menu, including bookmarking within a Podcast and the ability to display Podcast artwork in color" -- and a lower price.
It uses either a 20 GB or 60 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive, capable of supporting "up to" 5000 or 15,000 songs, respectively, in "128-Kbps AAC format", as well as "up to" 20,000 or 25,000 photographs, respectively, in iPod viewable format.
Although Apple considers this model to be a member of the iPod (4G) series -- and it shares the "ClickWheel" for navigation and the same basic case design (with an "iBook white" front and a chromed stainless steel back) -- it has a two inch diagonal 65,536 color LCD with an LED backlight, just like the iPod photo models that Apple likewise considers to be part of the iPod (4G) line.
It 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 are capable of immediately viewing many types of images transferred through the optional iPod Camera Connector (US$29).
Despite the age of this device, site sponsor OWC has inexpensive, compatible headphones and some upgrades and parts for vintage iPods while supplies last.
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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.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2005. |
| Processor Speed: |
80 MHz (x2) |
Processor Type: |
PP5020 |
| Details: |
The iPod (with Color Display) 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, 60 GB |
| Details: |
32 MB of SDRAM provides skip protection. |
| Song Capacity: |
5,000, 15,000 |
Photo Capacity: |
20,000, 25,000 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the 20 GB configuration can hold "up to"5,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" and 20,000 iPod viewable photos. The 60 GB configuration can hold 15,000 songs and 25,000 photos. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
Sync & Charge |
| Details: |
The 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 photo |
| Housing Color: |
White |
Controller: |
"ClickWheel" |
| Details: |
Available in a two-tone housing with an "iBook white" front and a chromed stainless steel back. |
| Built-in Display: |
2" LCD |
Display Resolution: |
220x176 |
| Details: |
The 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.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells replacement batteries this iPod. |
| 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" |
Apple Order No: |
MA079LL/A* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod (with Color Display) models charge completely in "about 5 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 3 hours to 80% capacity.
MA079LL/A refers to the 20 GB configuration. The 60 GB configuration is M9830LL/A. |
| Apple Subfamily: |
iPod w/ Color Display |
Apple Model No: |
A1099 (EMC 2022) |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All iPods with the A1099 Model Number and the 2022 EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: |
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.63* |
Avg. Weight: |
5.9 oz.* |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth -- for the 20 GB model. The 60 GB model is slightly thicker (0.75 inches) and heavier (6.4 ounces). |
| 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 the 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: |
Apple reports that the 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.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPod. |
| Original Price: |
US$299, US$399 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$25-US$75 |
| Details: |
The 20 GB configuration (MA079LL/A) sold for US$299, and the 60 GB configuration (M9830LL/A) sold for US$399.
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. |
Global original prices for the iPod Color Display in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
For global original prices for all iPod, iPhone, and iPad models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$379, C$519 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$299, US$399 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€319, €449 |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| France: |
N/A |
Germany: |
€309, €439 |
| Ireland: |
N/A |
Italy: |
€319, €459 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€309, €439 |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€299, €429 |
Sweden: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
£209, £299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 2,900, RMB 3,900 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥32,800, ¥45,800 |
Korea: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$449, A$599 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$529, NZ$709 |
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