| Introduction Date: | October 12, 2005 | Discontinued Date: | September 12, 2006 |
| Processor Speed: | 80 MHz (x2) | Processor Type: | PP5021C |
| Onboard RAM: | 32 MB, 64 MB | Storage Capacity: | 30 GB, 60 GB |
| Song Capacity: | 7500 or 15,000 | Photo Capacity: | 25,000 |
| Details: | Apple reports that the 30 GB model can hold "up to" 7,500 songs and the 60 GB model "up to" 15,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". Either model can hold "up to" 25,000 photos. Additionally, Apple reports that the 30 GB model can hold "over 1000", and the 60 GB model "over 2000", 4 minute videos in "H.264 750-Kbps video with 128-Kbps audio". |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge | Firewire Support: | Charge Only |
| Details: | The Fifth Generation iPod (with Video) models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via the dock connector, but cannot sync via Firewire "400". |
| Connectivity: | USB, Video, Audio* | Ports: | Dock, Headphone** |
| Case Type: | Handheld | Form Factor: | iPod 5th Gen |
| Housing Color: | White & Black | Controller: | "ClickWheel" |
| Details: | Available in a two-tone housing with either a "iBook white" front and a chromed stainless steel back or a "gloss Black" front and a chromed stainless steel back. |
| Built-in Display: | 2.5" QVGA LCD | Display Resolution: | 320x240 |
| Details: | The iPod 5G models have a "2.5-inch (diagonal) QVGA transflective over 260,000 color LCD display" (320x240, .156-mm dot pitch) with a "white LED" backlight. |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Ion | Battery Life (Music): | 14 Hours, 20 Hours |
| Details: | The 30 GB model provides "up to" 14 hours of music playback and the 80 GB model "up to" 20 hours of music playback. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells replacement batteries this iPod. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells replacement batteries -- as well as glass covers, displays, and other parts and repair tools -- for this iPod. |
| Battery Life (Photos): | 3 Hours, 4 Hours | Battery Life (Video): | 2 Hours, 3 Hours |
| Full-Charge Time: | "About 4 Hours" | Apple Order No: | MA002LL/A* |
| Details: | Apple reports that the iPod 5G models charge completely in "about 4 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 2 hours to 80% capacity. *The MA002LL/A model number is for the 30 GB iPod 5G in white. The 30 GB model in black is MA146LL/A, 60 GB in white is MA003LL/A, and 60 GB in black is MA147LL/A. |
| Apple Subfamily: | iPod with Video | Apple Model No: | A1136 (EMC 2065) |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All iPods with the A1136 Model Number and the 2065 EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: | 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43* | Avg. Weight: | 4.8 ounces* |
| Details: | In inches - height by width by depth (30 GB model). *The 60 GB model is slightly thicker (0.55 inches) and heavier (5.5 ounces). |
| Mac Support: | MacOS X 10.3.9 | Windows Support: | Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: | Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) [and] MacOS X 10.3.9 or later." It is compatible with a "PC with USB port or card (USB 2.0 recommended), Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later". |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPod 5G models support "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, [and] AIFF." |
| Photo Support: | Apple reports that the iPod 5G models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Video Support: | Apple reports that the iPod 5G models support "H.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320x240, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats.MPEG-4 video: up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats." |
| Incl. Accessories: | Shipped with "earbud headphones [and a] USB cable." In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPod. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells cases, stands, chargers, docks and even parts for this iPod. |
| Original Price: | US$299, US$399 | Est. Current Retail: | US$50-US$100 |