Reviews of the Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB, second generation)
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The iPod is one of the best portable media players on the market, and this update does little to change that. While the improvements are fairly minor, the improved battery life and better screen certainly make this an attractive option.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Updated player features crisp video, added storage--and a steep price.
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personal computer world
Review Summary: Not the innovative upgrade to the iPod we'd hoped for, but the keen pricing will upset Apple's rivals.
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: When Apple supremo Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of the iPod earlier this month, his presentation was met with a stony silence.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The latest version of the iPod has a few enhancements, including longer video battery life, support for some cool games, a brighter screen, a search feature, and larger capacity (up to 80GB). And the price drop is nice too.
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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