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Reviews of the Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)

  • 6.0

    machome.com

    Review Summary: iPhoto 4.0.3 to transfer iPhoto albums, 256MB or more RAM

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  • 10

    Computeract!ve

    By Rory Reid | February 17, 2005

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  • 9.0

    digitaltrends.com

    By Brandon King | January 31, 2005

    Review Summary: The Apple iPod photo follows the natural evolution by adding a color screen and more hard drive space. Besides listening to music, you can view color pictures and albums art.

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  • 8.0

    techtree.com

    By Aalaap Ghag | January 20, 2005

    Review Summary: There are color versions of Bricks, Solitaire and a new Parachute game, which is a Paratrooper clone. It's fun to use the click-wheel to control the cannon, but you have to use the center button to fire and that isn't the most comfortable ...

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  • No Rating

    avguide.com

    By AVguide Web Review | January 1, 2005

    Review Summary: The Apple 40GB iPod is an amazing piece of technology as it marries form and function in an attractive, compact and lightweight case. Featuring a 40GB worth of hard drive space that can hold roughly 10,000 MP3's or 1,400 songs in lossless format. The ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: M9282LL/A

General

  • Product type Hard drive
  • PC interface(s) supported FireWire, Hi-Speed USB
  • Flash memory installed No built-in memory
  • Digital storage Built-in 20 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 5.6 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x .57 in x 4.1 in
  • Color White
  • Available body colors Silver
  • Included accessories Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable
  • Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
  • iPod Generation 4G

Carrying Case

  • Case type Optional

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV
  • Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • Edit functions Erase
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Supported bit rate 32 - 320 Kbps
  • Shockproof memory 1500 seconds
  • ID3 tags support Yes
  • External hard drive function Yes
  • Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible

Built-in Display

  • Audio system built-in display LCD
  • Diagonal size 2 in
  • Resolution 160 x 128
  • Backlight display Yes
  • Display illumination color White
  • Display menu language Dutch, Danish, French, German, Korean, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Norwegian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
  • Features Adjustable contrast

Audio Features

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Timer Wake, Sleep
  • Built-in clock Timer, Digital clock
  • Additional features Notes, Calendar, Phone book, Hold button, Built-in games, Upgradeable firmware, Playback speed control, Rechargeable capability, Battery level indication

Video Playback Features

  • Games included None
  • Video software included None

CD System

  • CD system type None
  • Playback modes Skip playback, Random play, Repeat one/all
  • Digital audio standards supported MP3, AAC, MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, WAV

Equalizer

  • Equalizer factory preset qty 20

Radio

  • Tuner type None

Remote Control

  • Remote control None

Microphone

  • Microphone type None

Headphones

  • Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Impedance 32 Ohm
  • Connectivity technology Wired

Connectivity

  • Cable(s) included 1 x, IEEE 1394 cable - External, USB cable - External
  • Connector type 1 x Headphones / remote control Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking station

Battery / Power

  • Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryBuilt-in
  • Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
  • Recharge time 4 hour(s)
  • Power device type Power adapter

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, IEEE 1394 FireWire port
  • Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

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