Apple iPod Original 3rd Generation | 2004 | Specs

iPod (Original) – M9460LL/A – A1040

Apple iPod Original 3rd Generation late 2003

About This iPod

The a1040 Apple iPod original was innovative and stand out device in the MP3 player market. It is equipped with features that included FireWire “400” support, an easy to use an operating system. As the device line-up continues on today, the iPod continues to evolve and revolutionise 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 late 2003
Storage

15 – 40 GB

Battery Life

8 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPod comes with a 32MB RAM and has versions of 15 GB, 20 GB and 40 GB storage taking in up to 3700, 5000 and 10,000 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: January 6, 2004

Discontinued Date: July 19, 2004

Processors

Memory

Processors

2

Onboard RAM

32 MB

Processor Speed

90 MHz

Storage

Processor Type

PP5002

Capacity

15 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB

Connectivity Details

Song Capacity

3700, 5000, 10,000

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

M9460LL/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