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(More customer reviews)Passionate iPod users know at least one thing about the iPod line-up, and that is they are always changing. The new full-size iPods have moved to an all-color line-up, and that is a good thing. The new 20 GB iPod with U2 branding includes a color display and is 0.06 inches thicker than its 20 GB monochrome-display predecessor. However, after a little use, the small increase in size does not seem significant. Plus, the bonuses are rich.
Apple first introduced the U2 iPod in the fall of 2004. At that time it was a 20GB monochrome-display version, and this has become the first update to the U2 iPod.
This 20 GB U2 iPod with color display has a battery that lasts three hours longer than the previous 20 GB with monochrome display. That brings the total to approximately 15-hours, which is great as it allows you to use your iPod longer in every day circumstances before charging, while also giving you the power needed to fly almost anywhere in the world, on a single charge. Compare this to some of the earlier iPods that had only eight hours of battery life.
What does the color screen add, for you might ask, "I'm listening to music, why a color screen?" Well, album art is one benefit. The iPod displays the album art, when playing songs, which helps create the feeling for the album. Furthermore, iTunes works with iPhoto on Mac and Adobe products on PC, in order to transfer your photo libraries to your iPod. You can then view your cherished photo libraries on the go, which might come in handy when you're telling the story of that huge fish no one seems to believe. However, the best part of iPod with color is that you can buy the optional photo adapter, plug it into the dock connector on your iPod, and transfer songs direct from your digital camera via USB. This allows you to move potentially gigabytes of photographs to your iPod, while on vacation, freeing up the memory card in your camera. This is truly a time and money saver! You can return from vacation with thousands of images that would have never fit on your camera's memory card alone. Finally, you can view slideshows of photographs, and even display them on television, with optional A/V cables sold separately.
Why has the storage not increased, when switching from monochrome display to color? Apple is obviously choosing to give you the features of a color display plus lower the price of the U2 iPod by $20, rather than increase the size of storage on the base iPod at this time, and it is a good decision! 20 gigabytes is an ample-size iPod, for almost everyone. Of course, if you need more than 20 gigabytes, you will need to choose a non-U2 branded model.
Mac or PC? This iPod works beautifully with either a Mac or PC. However, on a Mac, you'll immediately enjoy the synchronization of iTunes, your contacts, iCal calendars, Backup software, and of course iPhoto. On PC, you will have iTunes, but you'll need a third-party application from Adobe to sync photos the right way, while, you can find some shareware on the Internet that will allow you to sync other information, addresses, etc. that you might be interested in trying out.
Finally, Podcasting! The newest version of iTunes is 4.9, and it features Podcasting support. Podcasts are internet radio broadcasts, and there are thousands covering nearly every subject imaginable, and more are coming out every day. Podcasts are quickly becoming popular content on iPods around the world. Check them out, and this iPod supports Podcasts out of the box.
Appearance - The iPod is beautiful, but the back's chrome finish is prone to scratches, and the screen can become scratched as well. It is a very good idea to protect the back of the iPod and the screen in some way. The back of the U2 ipod includes the engraved autographs of U2 members, so you'll especially want to keep it, from getting scratched. There are many cases and protectors out there, and you will surely find something you like. It is possible the U2 iPod will always hold a slightly higher resale value than the traditional iPod, but the large quantities of U2 iPods made means it will not likely be the hard to find item that previous Apple/Artists partnerships were. The U2 iPod also includes a $50 coupon off a $200 U2 music set sold on iTunes, which will interest U2 fans. However, the U2 iPod is not for only passionate U2 fans. Some choose the U2 ipod, in order to simply have something "a little different," than others.
Overall, this is another excellent product from Apple Computer. The design is elegant, simple, and intuitive. It will provide hours of entertainment and convenience. Enjoy your iPod experience.
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Accessories: Earbud earphones, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable, iTunes software for Macintosh or Windows, Electronic Documentation and Getting Started guide The distinctive look & sound of U2, one of the world's biggest rock bands, has been turned into special edition iPod. Jet black, with a red Apple Click Wheel and Autographs of each band member on the chrome back. It also includes a special poster and a coupon for purchasing "The Complete U2" -- an amazing 400 tracks U2 tracks. Turn it up loud, captain.Jog without fear - 25 minutes of skip protectionSave multiple On-The-Go playlistsPlay color games on the moveKeep your appointments using the Alarm Clock/Sleep TimerJoin the podcasting revolution with the new iTunes 4.9, featuring built-in support for podcasts. Now you can find, subscribe, manage and listen to thousands of Internet audio shows from amateur to professional and everyone in between Import images from any hard drive folder, directly into your iPod -- you can even import whole albums or collectionsUp to 15 hours battery life when playing music -- or up to 5 hours when playing slideshows with music (about 5 hours to fully recharge battery) Hold switchSystem Requirements(Mac) -OS X 10.2.8 or later, iTunes 4.7 or later(included on disc), built-in USB 2.0 or FireWire - iPhoto 4.0.3 recommendedSystem Requirements(PC) -Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, iTunes 4.7 or later(included on disc), built-in USB 2.0 or FireWire - Photoshop Album 2.0 or Elements 3.0Dimensions -2.4 x 4.1 x 0.63 Weight -5.9 oz.
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