Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: M9787LL/A
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 75 reviews
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- Description:
- Like no other, iPod U2 Special Edition stands out. Jet black, it bears a prominent red Apple Click Wheel and, on the flip side, the autographs of each U2 band member. It comes with an exclusive U2 poster that fans will really enjoy and, of course, the signature white iPod earbuds. The deep red Click Wheel and dramatic black face ... Read more
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CNET editors' take
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB) price range: $265.11
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Edited by: James Kim
- Reviewed on: 10/26/2004
- Released on: 10/26/2004
User reviews
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A solid player for a solid price
by tldizard on March 10, 2005
Pros: 20 Gigabyte drive, standard iPod quality in song/album management. Long battery life.
Cons: No protective case, no docking station, extremely easy to scratch surface
Summary: While this is a very well designed and strangely unique iPod it is not without its drawbacks.
Bright LCD screen, "fall asleep while listening to music" feature and excellent sound ...Summary: While this is a very well designed and strangely unique iPod it is not without its drawbacks.
Bright LCD screen, "fall asleep while listening to music" feature and excellent sound quality make the U2 Edition iPod a stellar MP3 player that breaks away from the rest of Apple Computer's more effeminate and pastel designs. The U2 Edition is definitely an eye-catcher with a more masculine look and feel to it. Although sharp looking it does have issues with wear and tear upon the unit. The high-gloss plastic surface is greatly susceptible to fine and deep scratches and gouging from table surfaces and even rough hands or body oils. Within two weeks from my purchase, the glossy front of my U2 iPod now looks as if it were kicked across the pavement. Carrying cases for the 4th generation iPods often range between $29.99 and $49.99 and are an added cost that simply cannot be justified at such outrageous price.
The lack of a docking bay or carrying case and the extra $49 is an issue of concern – especially if you have no intention of buying the $400+ U2 digital boxed set. But despite these issues I enjoy my U2 edition to no end and highly recommend it if you are looking for an iPod but are turned off by pastels and pearl whites.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Same old Ipod?
Pros: Has same features as the original white Ipod. Great functionality, ease of use. Recommend regular Ipod. You can buy from apple with discount either as government employee, student or specific business. Price goes down to $269 with educational discount f
Cons: If you don't have high speed USB 2.0, quite a few Windows based desk tops, tranfer of single album takes about 5 minutes from the CD and about 2 minutes to the ipod. Why is everyone on here claiming that there is a dock with this special version. Just g
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BODY, NOT PERFORMANCE, difference
by AMDCam on June 1, 2005
Pros: different color
Cons: doesn't look good, doesn't have any hardware features different than the 4th generation
Summary: Why did Cnet benchmark this to the 4th generation? It is the exact same thing! Pop off the case and put on a different color to get an extra 3 ...
Summary: Why did Cnet benchmark this to the 4th generation? It is the exact same thing! Pop off the case and put on a different color to get an extra 3 megabytes per second and .6 hours less battery? Well if that's true, then you can count on me to repaint every electronic I own!
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It's good, but why waste the money on red and black coloring
by Ipodaddict on May 18, 2005
Pros: It is an Ipod. It has classic Ipod features, it's nearly perfect
Cons: Your wasting like 50$ on red and black color, when there are really nice skins that you can order for 6 bucks
Summary: I think it's great and it works, but why not buy a regular 20 gb, and an Ipod skin, check out Iskin.com
Summary: I think it's great and it works, but why not buy a regular 20 gb, and an Ipod skin, check out Iskin.com
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice iPod, got it a while back so I am pissed.
by azra786 on October 17, 2009
Pros: I didn't use it in over 5 years, and it still works great!. Not that heavy, great clarity even compared to my itouch (my personal opinion, you may not think so). Decent couple of games. Different type of iPod, something I love about it.
Cons: - I got it a week before they added the iPod color, still very pissed.
- Sucks you can't add anymore game, certainly would be really nice of apple to add more games to the ones w/o color.Summary: I love this iPod because it's really nice and the color is sorta of an ipod original, don't make them like this anymore. I like that it still ...
Summary: I love this iPod because it's really nice and the color is sorta of an ipod original, don't make them like this anymore. I like that it still works even after half a decade, still trying to figure out how it was able to do so. Not that heavy, really nice quality for it. I love the sound quality, don't know why but I feel it's better than that of my iPhone and iPod touch. I really wish iPod would offer some sort of $50 rebate or something since I was screwed here because the color and video were released in a matter of weeks from when I bought this one.The clickwheel still functions great and I have had no problems using this iPod.
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Save the extra money for Itunes
by lapleader on June 4, 2005
Pros: Everything that an Ipod should be
Cons: Black case scratches easy stick with the white ones
Summary: I wish I had just gone for the regular. Just try to find any accessories in any color other than white. The white fm transmitters etc just look out of ...
Summary: I wish I had just gone for the regular. Just try to find any accessories in any color other than white. The white fm transmitters etc just look out of place with the U2 Black and Red
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C'mon. its hott!!!
Pros: I love how orriginal it is compaired to the other boring goast Ipods. it sticks out! i wanted an ipod but i didnt want to be just like all the other pricks who buy the white one just to be cool. i wanted something original with all the awesome, amazing fe
Cons: none. it scratches a little easier than the white ipod. but to fix that just get a case... IT DOESNT COME WITH A POINTLESS DOCK!!! and doesnt come with a case, which is only about $20. so stop complaining.
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A cool and UNIQUE ipod!
Pros: This Ipod is black and red, which differentiates from the regular white one. I see a lot of people with the white ipod but none so far with the u2. If you want an Ipod but don't want to have one like everyone elses then this is your buy.
Cons: A bit too much for just added color. Also Accessories for the Ipod in general are over priced.
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this rocks!!!!
Pros: style,sound and feel are second to none!!!!U2 in the palm of my hands!!!
Cons: no cons at all.it's a con if you buy any other MP3 player.
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GORGEOUS MACHINE
Pros: Pictures do not do this machine justice. This machine is simply beautiful and if you're a U2 fan it is well worth the extra $50.
Cons: Like all other IPods (10 to 60 gb) it is very easy to scratch. So, I'd recommend buying a carrying case for it.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: M9787LL/A
- Description: Like no other, iPod U2 Special Edition stands out. Jet black, it bears a prominent red Apple Click Wheel and, on the flip side, the autographs of each U2 band member. It comes with an exclusive U2 poster that fans will really enjoy and, of course, the signature white iPod earbuds. The deep red Click Wheel and dramatic black face scream to be noticed. They reflect the dominant colors on U2's new album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. You can fit every U2 song ever released on this iPod...plus thousands more of your favorites. Over FireWire, the iPod battery can be fast-charged up to 80 percent capacity in one hour. A full charge over USB 2.0 or FireWire takes just four hours. The laser-engraved signatures of each band member adorn the back of iPod. No fan can resist that. Scroll with the touch wheel, click the symbols like buttons and quickly navigate your entire music library without ever lifting your thumb. With iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, you can easily build and manage your digital music library. Choose from over one million songs and audiobooks.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB,
FireWire - Flash memory installed No built-in memory
- Digital storage Built-in 20 GB Hard disk drive
- Weight 5.6 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
- Color Black
- Available body colors Black
- Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] IEEE 1394 cable,
USB cable - Software type Apple iTunes for Mac,
Apple iTunes for Windows - iPod Generation 4G
Carrying Case
- Case type Included
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Apple Lossless ,
WAV ,
MP3 ,
AIFF ,
Audible ,
AAC - Playback modes Random play / shuffle,
All tracks repeat,
One track repeat,
Playlist - Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 32 - 320
- Shockproof memory 1500 seconds
- ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 2 in
- Resolution 160 x 128
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color White
- Display menu language Danish,
Korean,
Chinese (traditional),
Chinese (simplified),
Swedish,
Finnish,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
English,
German,
Japanese - Features Adjustable contrast
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Amplifier response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Timer Wake,
Sleep - Built-in clock Timer,
Digital clock - Addtional features Hold button,
Phone book,
Battery level indication,
Calendar,
Upgradeable firmware,
Rechargeable capability,
Built-in games ,
Playback speed control ,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Notes Video Playback Features
- Games included None
- Video software included None
CD System
- CD system type None
- Playback modes [Jan 21, 2011 from CDS: CD System] Repeat one/all
- Digital audio standards supported MP3,
WMA,
AAC,
MP3 VBR,
Audible,
AIFF,
Apple Lossless Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
Radio
- Tuner type None
Remote Control
- Remote control Remote control
Microphone
- Microphone type None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x,
IEEE 1394 cable - External,
USB cable - External - Connector type 1 x Headphones / remote control,
1 x Docking station Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power device type [Feb 24, 2011 from CDS: Power Device] Power adapter
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: System Requirements] USB port,
IEEE 1394 FireWire port - Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4,
Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Min processor type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: System Requirements] Intel Pentium
Product series
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Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 20 GB,
2 in,
12 hour(s),
5.6 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
No built-in memory,
Digital player -

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB, second generation)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 20 GB,
2 in,
15 hour(s),
5.9 oz,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Hard drive
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Apple
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010

