iPod Color Display 20 GB, 60 GB Specs

iPod (Color) - MA079LL/A - A1099 - 2022

About This iPod

This iPod Color Display is a renamed version of iPod Photo released in 2005. This iPod is a well-equipped device of its time that delivers audio and a visual experience.

This iPod features Podcast Menu that displays podcast artwork in colors. It also allows you to stream an episode or download it to play offline. This iPod was a clear improvement over the black-and-white fourth-generation iPod released a year before. This remarkable color iPod has either 20 GB or 60 GB storage capacities. With 20 GB and 60 GB storage, it can store up to 5000 songs and 15000 songs, respectively. For navigation, this iPod uses ClickWheel, which makes it simple to use, reliable, and supports the one-handed operation. It features a 2-inch diagonal LCD that supports colors equipped with an LED backlight. The components of this iPod are enclosed in a case design with white color front (like iBook white) and stainless steel back. This iPod features a custom headphone jack that can be used to view photos synchronized with music. It is also capable of displaying images on a TV or projector using an AV cable through the external dock.

Storage & Memory

The Apple iPod Color Display comes with two storage options including 20 GB and 60 GB. It is capable of storing up to 5000 songs for 20 GB and up to 15000 songs for 60GB in 128-Kbps AAC format. Up to 20000 (20 GB) or 250000 (60 GB) photos can also be stored in different viewable formats in this iPod. This device has 32 MB of SDRAM as well.

Screen Size and Resolution

It has a 2-inch 65,536 color LCD with an LED backlight feature. The display of this iPod delivers 220 x 176 native resolution. The display resolution seems low but it is enough to have a clear photo view. The addition of an LED backlight further enhances the color and provides an easy viewing experience.

 

Processor

The functions of this iPod are powered by an 80 MHz PortalPlayer PP5020 processor.

Battery

The Lithium-Ion battery of this device is responsible for providing up to 15 hours of music playback and up to 5 hours of photo slideshows with music.

Connectivity

This iPod supports USB 2.0 and Firewire 400 connectivity for charging using a dock connector. It also features a headphone jack that supports AV cable.

80 MHz PP5020

32 MB

30 – 60 GB

15 Hours

 

Introduction Date: June 28, 2005

Discontinued Date: October 12, 2005

Processors

Memory

Processors

2

Onboard RAM

32 MB

Processor Speed

80 MHz

Storage

Processor Type

PP5020

Capacity

20 GB, 60 GB

Connectivity Details

Song Capacity

5000, 15,000

USB Support

None

Photo Capacity

20,000, 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

ClickWheel

Battery Type

Lithium Polymer

Apple Order Number

MA079LL/A

Battery Life

15 hours (Music)

Apple Subfamily

iPod with color display

Stand by Time

One Month

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 0.63in

Built-in Display

2″ LCD

Average Weight

5.9 oz

Display Resolution

220×170

Mac Support

MacOS X 10.2.8