Apple iPod Original 3rd Generation | 2003 | Specs

iPod (Original) – M8976LL/A – A1040

Apple iPod Original 3rd Generation

About This iPod

The Apple iPod was an innovative and stand out device in the MP3 player market. It is equipped with features that included FireWire “400” support, and an easy to use operating system. As the device line-up continues on today, the iPod continues to evolve and revolutionize the portable music industry. Many of the features set out in this device has been carried through to the iPhone line-up and briefly into the Apple Watch line-up. It introduced the renowned scroll wheel button which allowed users to easily scroll through and pick songs among other things.

Processor

90 MHz Apple PP5002

Ram

32 MB

Apple iPod Original 3rd Generation
Storage

10 – 30 GB

Battery Life

8 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPod comes with a 32MB RAM and has versions of 10 GB, 15 GB and 30 GB storage taking in up to 2500, 3700 and 7500 songs respectively.   

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPod comes with a 2-inch white backlit Monochrome display with 160×128 native resolution.   

OS & Processor

The iPod has dual 90 MHz PP5002 processors powering its functions.

Battery

The iPod has an estimated 8 hours of juice from its Lithium battery.

Connectivity

It comes with FireWire connectivity and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

 

Introduction Date: April 28, 2003

Discontinued Date: September 8, 2003

Processors

Memory

Processors

2

Onboard RAM

32 MB

Processor Speed

90 MHz

Storage

Processor Type

PP5002

Capacity

10GB, 15 GB, 30 GB

Connectivity Details

Song Capacity

2500, 3700, 7500

USB Support

None

Photo Capacity

None

FireWire Support

Sync & Charge

Description

Standard Wireless

N/A

Case Type

Handheld

Standard Bluetooth

N/A

Form Factor

iPod 3rd Gen

Cell Network

N/A

Housing Color

White

Battery Details

Controller

Touch Wheel

Battery Type

Lithium Polymer

Apple Order Number

M8976LL/A

Battery Life

8 hours (Music)

Apple Subfamily

iPod 3rd Gen

Stand by Time

One Month

Apple Model Number

A1040 (EMC 1961)

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 0.62in

Built-in Display

2-inch Monochrome

Average Weight

5.6 oz

Display Resolution

160×128

Mac Support

MacOS X 10.1.5