Apple iPod Photo 40/60 GB Specs

iPod photo – M9585LL/A – A1099

About This iPod

The Apple iPod Photo edition with 40 GB or 60 GB of memory is able to store photos in multiple formats which can then be viewed by the iPod from its 2-inch LCD and LED backlit with 220×176 resolution display. It also uses a click wheel for navigation and its components come encased in a white-colored casing. It can also be used with a projector using an AV cable from the headphone jack that accompanied it. It also supported up to 15 hours of music play and 5 hours of slideshows with music. It is a well-equipped device for its time and allows users to enjoy not only an audio aspect from an iPod but a visual one too.

Dual 80 MHz PP5020

32 MB

40 – 60 GB

5 – 15 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPod Photo came with a 32MB RAM and has 40 GB or 60 GB which can take in an estimated 10,000 or 15,000 songs and 25,000 photos.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPod Photo comes with a 2-inch LCD display and LED-backlit with 220×176 native resolution. The resolution is not anything to admire by today’s standards but allows pictures to be viewed clearly enough on the 2-inch screen. The addition of backlighting helps bring out brighter colors and easier daytime viewing.

OS & Processor

The iPod Photo has dual 80 MHz PP5020 processors powering its functions.

Battery

The iPod Photo has an estimated 15 hours of Music playback on its Lithium-ion battery. This would decrease to 5 hours of playback if the user were watching slideshows accompanied by music.

Connectivity

The iPod Photo comes with FireWire connectivity, USB connectivity, and stereo headphone jack ports.

Introduction Date: October 26, 2004					Discontinued Date: June 28, 2005
Processors					Memory
Processors		2			Onboard RAM	32 MB
Processor Speed		80 MHz			Storage
Processor Type		PP5020			Capacity	40 GB, 60 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	10,000, 15,000
USB Support				Sync & Charge	Photo Capacity	25,000
FireWire Support				Sync & Charge	Description
Standard Wireless				N/A	Case Type		Handheld
Standard Bluetooth				N/A	Form Factor		iPod photo
Cell Network				N/A	Housing Color		White
Battery Details					Controller		Click Wheel
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		M9585LL/A
Battery Life	15 hours (Music)				Apple Subfamily		iPod photo
Standby Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A1099 (EMC 2022)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		N/A
Pre-installed OS			N/A		Camera		None
Maximum OS			N/A		Dimensions		4.1in x 2.4in x 0.75in
Built-in Display			2 inch LCD		Average Weight		6.4 oz. (182g)
Display Resolution			220×176		Mac Support		MacOS X 10.2.8

Identifier reference: M9585LL/A, A1099, EMC 2022. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 9, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPod at a glance

Family: iPod
Order Number: M9585LL/A
Model Number: A1099
EMC: 2022
Year: 2022

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Common questions

Is M9585LL/A the same as A1099?

Not exactly. M9585LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1099 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPod is model A1099?

A1099 is the Apple A-number shown for this iPod family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 2022 mean?

The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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