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Reviews of the Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB, second generation)

  • 10

    ilounge.com

    By iLounge | June 30, 2005

    Review Summary: Hasta la vista, Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (Color). Off to pasture, like so many generations before you

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  • No Rating

    lordpercy.com

    Review Summary: We had all been expecting Apple to announce the “Video iPod” and their strong denials only played to our hopes, as nothing is true until it is officially denied. However few of us expected the Video iPod to be the evolution of the standard iPod, far ...

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: The new super-slim iPod once again redefines what a digital music player should be. It's lighter than 2 CDs, can hold up to 7500 songs, and downloads music at blazing speeds. Now you can take you...

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  • No Rating

    the-gadgeteer.com

    By Julie Strietelmeier | June 6, 2003

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  • 8.0

    techtree.com

    By Ameya Dalvi | January 31, 2003

    Review Summary: The iPod is like the bond girl: sleek, sexy, alluring, and totally out of your league. This simple yet smart looking, ùpack of cardsù sized portable music player from Apple Computer Inc. packs some serious punch. To start with, it measures only 2.43 ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MA127LL/A

General

  • Product type Hard drive
  • PC interface(s) supported FireWire, Hi-Speed USB
  • Digital storage Built-in 20 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 5.9 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
  • Color Black
  • Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
  • iPod Generation 4G

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
  • Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • 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 220 x 176
  • 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)

Audio Features

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

Equalizer

  • Equalizer factory preset qty 20

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 USB cable - External
  • Connector type Docking station, Headphones, Remote control

Battery / Power

  • Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
  • Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
  • Recharge time 5 hour(s)
  • Power device type Power adapter

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
  • Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later

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