The iPod photo, also sold as the iPod with color display later in it's lifespan, is the first iPod sold with a color screen. Based off the iPod (4th generation). also known as the iPod (Click Wheel), it introduced the ability to display 16-bit color on a 2-inch, 220x176 display, as well as the ability to sync photos and the ability to display album art.
| File:4gphoot.png 4th Generation iPod photo | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 26th, 2004 |
| Units sold | ---- |
| CPU | Dual PP5020 @ 80 MHz |
| Memory | 32MB |
| Storage | 20/30/40/60 GB 4200RPM 1.8" Toshiba IDE Hard Drive |
| ARBL | 15 hours of music playback |
Three revisions of the iPod photo exist. The first revision came in 40 GB and 60 GB models, retailing for $499 and $599, sitting above the iPod (4th generation), which continued to be sold in 20 GB and 40 GB models for $299 and $399 respectively. The second revision, in spring 2005, bumped the price of the 60 GB model down to $449, and introduced a new 30 GB model for $349. Alongside this revision, a new software update added support for the iPod Camera Connector. A final revision, in June 2005, introduced the iPod with color display branding, lowered the price of the 60 GB model to $399, discontinued the 30 GB model, and introduced a 20 GB model for $299, replacing the monochrome iPod entirely. The iPod photo was subsequently discontinued on September 7th, 2005.
Detailed Information
- Release Date: October 26th, 2004
- Processor: Dual PP5020 @ 80mhz
- RAM: 32mb
- Storage: 1.8" 4200RPM Toshiba IDE hard drive
- Battery: Soon™
- ARBL: 15 Hours of Playback
- Interface: 30-pin Dock Connector (FireWire or USB for Syncing and Charging)
| Models | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20GB | 30GB | 40GB | 60GB |
| MSRP | $299 | $349 | $499 | $599 (originally) $449 (2nd revision) $399 (3rd revision) |
Special Editions
The Harry Potter iPod is a special edition iPod photo with an engraving of the Hogwarts crest and Harry Potter AudioBooks was sold for a limited time in September 2005. This iPod could only be acquired alongside the purchase of all the Harry Potter audiobooks (249.99 USD) in addition to the price of a 20gb iPod Photo.
A U2 iPod Photo was sold alongside the monochrome version—but for 329 USD, and only in 20gb sizes, the same as the monochrome U2 special edition.
