Apple iPod U2 2004 Specs

iPod (U2) – M9787LL/A – A1059

About This iPod

The Apple iPod U2 4th Generation is a Special Edition version as it has the signature of the U2 band members on the stainless steel back of the iPod and also has an exclusive U2 poster. It was also more expensive than the standard white iPod that was released at the same period. It used the click-wheel format for navigation through the contents and can contain up to 5000 songs on its 20 GB memory.

80 MHz Dual PP5020

32 MB

20 GB

12 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPod U2 comes with a 32MB RAM and has 20 GB which could hold an estimated 5000 songs. This is not different to the normal iPod of the same era as the device is fundamentally the same.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPod U2 comes with a 2-inch Grayscale display with 160×128 native resolution.

OS & Processor

The iPod U2 has dual 80 MHz PP5020 processors powering its functions.

Battery

The iPod U2 has an estimated 12 hours of Music playback on its Lithium-ion battery.

Connectivity

The iPod U2 comes with FireWire connectivity, USB connectivity, and stereo mini-jack options.

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	20 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	5000
USB Support				Sync & Charge	Photo Capacity	None
FireWire Support				Sync & Charge	Description
Standard Wireless				N/A	Case Type		Handheld
Standard Bluetooth				N/A	Form Factor		iPod 4^th Gen U2
Cell Network				N/A	Housing Color		Black
Battery Details					Controller		Click Wheel
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		M9787LL/A
Battery Life	12 hours(Music)				Apple Subfamily		iPod (Click Wheel)
Standbyy Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A1059 (EMC 1995)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		N/A
Pre-installed OS			N/A		Camera		None
Maximum OS			N/A		Dimensions		4.1inx2.4inx0.57in
Built-in Display			2-inch Grayscale		Average Weight		5.6 oz
Display Resolution			160×128		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.1.5

Identifier reference: M9787LL/A, A1059, EMC 1995. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 20, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPod at a glance

Family: iPod
Order Number: M9787LL/A
Model Number: A1059
EMC: 1995
Year: 2018

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Common questions

Is M9787LL/A the same as A1059?

Not exactly. M9787LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1059 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPod is model A1059?

A1059 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 1995 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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