Apple - iPod - Technical Specifications

With no moving parts(1), the iPod’s new touch-sensitive scroll wheel is less vulnerable to dust, dirt or sand and more durable. The touch-sensitive scroll wheel is designed to retains its crisp feel throughout the lifespan of your iPod. There’s even a clicker that makes a tiny clicking sound when the scroll wheel is moving.

CD Stack

Holds the contents of 400 CDs
Small though it is, the iPod packs a lot of storage. The number of songs it holds depends on the compression rate you choose. At a 160Kbps compression rate (the default setting for encoding MP3s in iTunes), 20GB equals approximately 4,000 songs, or about 400 CDs. At 128Kbps — the most popular compression rate people use for MP3s — 20GB is equivalent to approximately 5,200 songs, or about 520 CDs. That’s how big it is on the inside. And with that much space, you might also find yourself storing documents, files and applications on your iPod in FireWire disk mode.

Fast-charge battery
iPod’s rechargeable lithium polymer battery gives you 10 hours of continuous playback. In a hurry to get it recharged? Fast-charge the battery to 80% of capacity in an hour, and get it fully recharged in three hours. FireWire charges your iPod battery whenever it’s connected to your Mac. So iPod automatically charges while you’re transferring your music.

iPod plays without skipping a beat
With an industry-leading 20 minutes of skip protection, iPod keeps playing without missing a beat. iPod has a 32MB solid-state memory cache, meaning that it has no mechanical or moving parts. Skip protection works by continually preloading up to 20 minutes of music into the cache, so your iPod is not affected by sudden movements.

Remote

Wired remote control
The 10GB and 20GB iPod models include a clip-on wired remote control that lets you fast-forward or rewind a track, play, pause and adjust volume using just one hand.

iPod case with clip

Designer carrying case
The 10GB and 20GB models include a designer carrying case with belt clip that protects your iPod from the elements and lets you clip it to your belt, backpack or purse.

Technical Specifications

Capacity

5GB, 10GB, or 20GB hard disk drive (2)

—	Holds over 1,000, 2,000 or 4,000 songs in 160-Kbps MP3 format(3)
—	Stores data in FireWire disk mode

Customizable settings

	Shuffle songs or albums
	Repeat one or all
	Sound check on or off
	Equalizer on or off
	Backlight timer
	Display contrast
	Alarms on, off, or silent
	Sleep timer
	Date and Time
	Contacts sort and display by first or last names
	Clicker on or off
	Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Display

	2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with white LED backlight
	160-by-128-pixel resolution, 0.24-mm dot pitch
	Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Size and weight (5GB model)

	Height: 4.0 in
	Width: 2.4 in
	Depth: 0.78 in
	Weight: 6.5 oz (185 g)

Size and weight (10GB model)

	Height: 4.0 in
	Width: 2.4 in
	Depth: 0.72 in
	Weight: 6.5 oz (185 g)

Size and weight (20GB model)

	Height: 4.0 in
	Width: 2.4 in
	Depth: 0.84 in
	Weight: 7.2 oz (204 g)

Audio

	Up to 20 minutes of skip protection
	Maximum output power: 60 mW rms (30 mW per channel)
	Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
	Audio formats supported: MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR), WAV, AIFF, Audible® (for Mac only)(4)
	Upgradable firmware enables support for future audio formats

Headphones

	Earbud-style headphones with 18-mm drivers using Neodymium transducer magnets
	Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
	Impedance: 32 ohms
	Sensitivity: 104-dB sound pressure level at 1 mW

Input and output

	FireWire (IEEE 1394a) port
	3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

Environmental requirements

	Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
	Non operating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
	Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
	Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Power and battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery (1200 mAh)

Playtime: 10 hours when fully charged(5)

Charging via FireWire connector to computer system or power adapter

—	Fast-charge time: up to 1 hour (charges to 80% of battery capacity)
—	Full-charge time: up to 3 hours

Power adapter

	6-pin FireWire connector
	AC input: 100V to 240V at 0.4 amp maximum
	Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
	DC output: 12V at 1 amp maximum

iPod FAQ

Available Configurations (Mac)
Order no.	M8513LL/B	M8737LL/A	M8738LL/A
Storage	5GB	10GB	20GB
Included accessories	Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable; support for optional remote control.	Remote control, carrying case, earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable.
Optional accessories	FireWire cables, iPod Power Adapter, iPod Remote and Earphones, iPod Carrying Case, World Travel Adapter Kit
Requirements and Software	Apple computer with built-in FireWire port; Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.1.4 (or later); Mac OS X 10.2 (or later) recommended; CD includes iTunes 3(6) for Mac OS X and iTunes 2 for Mac OS 9
Documentation and Support	Electronic documentation, getting started guide, and one-year limited warranty.

Available Configurations (PC)
Order no.	M8697LL/A	M8740LL/A	M8741LL/A
Storage	5GB	10GB	20GB
Included accessories	Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable; support for optional remote control; PC model includes 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire adapter.	Remote control, carrying case, earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable; PC models include 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire adapter.
Optional accessories	FireWire cables, iPod Power Adapter, iPod Remote and Earphones, iPod Carrying Case, World Travel Adapter Kit
Requirements and Software	PC with built-in FireWire or Windows-certified FireWire card; Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Home or Professional; CD includes MUSICMATCH Jukebox Plus™ software.
Documentation and Support	Electronic documentation, getting started guide, and one-year limited warranty.

Other Options
Carrying Case with Belt Clip M8781G/A	iPod Remote and Earphones set M8751G/A
World Travel Adapter Kit M8794G/A	Apple FireWire Cable (0.5 m) M8633G/A
Apple iPod Power Adapter with FireWire Cable (2 m) M8636LL/A	Apple FireWire Cable (2 m) M8634G/A

(1)	For 10GB and 20GB models only.
(2)	1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
(3)	Capacity based on an average song length of 4 minutes and 160-Kbps encoding.
(4)	Audible content available for Mac version only. Requires Internet access and Audible subscription service; fees apply.
(5)	Battery life may vary according to use.
(6)	iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.

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