20 GB (Hard Drive), 5000 Songs, 5.6 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF. Display Size: 2 inch
Apple iPod 20GB Click Wheel (5,000 songs) Incorporating the fabulous Apple Click Wheel that was first introduced on iPod mini. Offering up to 12 hours of battery life. Weighing in at just 5.6 ounces. And getting slightly thinner with each new generation. iPod continues to define the perfect digital music player for Mac and Windows.
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MPN: M9282LL/A
Storage Capacity: 20 GB
Number of Songs: 5000
Family Line: iPod Fourth Gen.
Main Storage Type: Hard Drive
Audio Format: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF
MP3 Bit-Rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps
Frequency Respone: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
On Screen Display: Battery Level, Playlist / Table of Contents, Play Mode, Elapsed Time, Recharging
Screen Size: 2 inch
Interface: Firewire, USB 2.0
Additional Features: Personal Address Book, Games, Sleep Timer
Power Source: Rechargeable via USB cable, Internal Battery, AC/DC Adapter, Rechargeable via FireWire cable
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Battery Life: Up to 12 hrs.
Width: 2.4 in.
Depth: 0.57 in.
Height: 4.1 in.
Weight: 5.6 oz.
Warranty: 1 Year
Product ID: 22510980
Release Date: 19 July, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: Cheap, easy to use
Cons: Old, no color
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This was my first iPod and was very pleased with the results. Very easy to use menu and screen options. Nice syncing and easy to work with in iTunes. Very... Read Full Review by tmcaley, Aug 16, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: High Fidelity. Extreme portability of your music library.
Cons: In my opinion, number of songs which can be stored is exaggerated.
The Bottom Line: I am hooked. I will eventually transfer my entire audio collection. It's wonderful. Options are virtually endless. Fidelity is so much better than I expected.
Review: I have been reluctant to go totally digital. I was amazed and excited by the introduction of CD players, some 20 years ago. Now, I purchased a white 20 GB IPOD on eBay for well under $100. What a terrific item this IPOD has turned out to be... Read Full Review by lovehifi, Feb 2, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: 20GB memory, decent battery life
Cons: Black and white screen
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Ok, its the original MP3 player and beat everybody else in the market because of it superior sound quality and reliability. I bought it over 2 years back and has been one of my most dependable gadgets. with a memory capacity of 20GB (5000 songs) i can... Read Full Review by blank_point, Mar 17, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Stores a lot of songs.
Cons: Very glitchy, poor battery life.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I got my 20GB Ipod as a gift a few years back. At first, it was the best thing ever, of course it was the first one to the market so that made it seem awesome. But after about 6 months, I started to notice several glitches. Sometimes my Ipod would... Read Full Review by caljammer, Mar 14, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: great for music i guess.
Cons: too slow for photos, too expensive, breaks easily
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this for photography uses only. It was 500 dollars new and just turned out to be a waste of money. I rarely use it and keep it very nice. Recently it started showing some dead warning sign. I have to get a new one now and didnt even use the... Read Full Review by brentmason, Mar 12, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: it can save and play songs on the device; it's cute to look at;
Cons: no technical help without additional money; not worth the money or heartache
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought the Apple Ipod for $250 over a year ago. It has been the worst purchase I have ever made. I made the mistake of syncing the thing to 2 computers, which worked a couple of times. However, for nearly a year now, I cannot create a library on either... Read Full Review by tr107369, Jan 12, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: nice toy while it lasted
Cons: bad customer service, no repair options
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought an Apple ipod 20GB U2 Edition about 15 months ago. I started to have problems where the ipod would freeze and would not be able to be turned off. I would have to wait until the charge ran out, then recharge it before i could get it to respond... Read Full Review by oakleyd2, Nov 5, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: sleek, attractive, stylish, popular
Cons: it didn't work.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased a reconditioned ipod 20GB from the Apple Store online. It shipped and arrived very quickly. It was well packaged. It didn't work, straight out of the box. You could hear the hard drive start to spin up, then clunk. Over and over. I called... Read Full Review by ceiteag, Aug 17, 2006
I wish I loved it like I used to...
Author's Rating:
Pros: tons of storage, stylish, great sound quality, playlist function is awesome
Cons: NOT DURABLE, Updates can be confusing, Check iTunes.com/Support/Discussions for more concerns
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I loved my iPod. I got it at Christmas in 2004. I spent hours and hours loading it with my favorite CD's, purchasing music from iTunes, downloading podcasts and even books, and organizing music into playlists. There are many cool features on iTunes, and... Read Full Review by lyndob, Jul 11, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Holds up to 5,000 songs
Cons: N/A
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have a 20 GB Apple ipod digital music player, which hold a maximum of 5,000 4 minute songs. The ipod has the ability to play the following formats: AAC,MP3,WAV,AIFF. It has a good long lasting battery life for up to 5-6 hours. Songs are very clear. The... Read Full Review by jster811, Jul 2, 2006
Why Are There So Many"Sad"iPods?
Author's Rating:
Pros: Intuitive, portable
Cons: Hard drive issues?
The Bottom Line: null
Review: My mother gave this to me as a gift and for the first year I had it, I loved it. I love iTunes; I found iTunes and the iPod to be intuitive, no problem. Then, the warranty period expired, which seems to be deadly (in my experience with Apple)... Read Full Review by imagetracker, Jun 21, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Usability of the Ipod and the click wheel.
Cons: the warranty costs after 180 days.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Wow Apples done it this time. They have really put sturdy design to shame first of all the hard drive only has a thin layer of foam instead of thick rubber keeping it safe. The new hold button that had issues with 3rd Gen is still malfuctioning. I... Read Full Review by joeyxadkins, Jun 19, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: sound, very light, tiny
Cons: would like longer battery life
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The Apple iPod forth generation is very similar as the third generation. The weight of the forth generation is around 6oz, it is very convenience to bring it out. Unlike the third generation, the battery of forth generation can hold four hours longer... Read Full Review by kaicheesecake, Jun 7, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sexy, Easy to use, Ability to store non sound files such as jpegs, word documents.
Cons: Durability!!!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I'd been in love with my ipod for about a year when it had started to freeze in the middle of songs and become slower on starting up. This is when it had just been fully charged, and then it just wouldn't switch on at all. A flashing symbol then would... Read Full Review by chocolatino, May 28, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great sound, compact, easy to use.
Cons: Can't transfer music from the iPod to the computer or otherwise.
The Bottom Line: It's worth every dime that you'll pay- and then, your music collection will be compact!!
Review: This has got to be the greatest, most innovative piece of technology that has grazed my world to date. Get a clue Bill Gates- this may be the one thing that you didn't think of first. I sing in a cover band locally, so my iPod is my right hand. I'm... Read Full Review by hyunoklee82, Apr 27, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: The white earbuds make you a great target for muggings in the inner city.
Cons: The white earbuds make you a great target for muggings in the inner city.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I guess I can't complain, since I didn't buy the thing. (It was a gift.) We have 3 in our household, and all 3 of them have problems. One failed completely, was replaced, and the replacement failed as well. The other two (mine included) have developed... Read Full Review by evildrtoad, Apr 18, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Ipods are great for carrying your music library conveniently in a compact manner.
Cons: Once you are hooked, you will be subject to Apple's rules: see"review."
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Here is my sad tale. I love my pod, but it has taken three trips back to the shop. They don't send you a new iPod or even your old one fixed, but a refurbished unit. Judging by their lack of success in sending me a unit that will work for more than a... Read Full Review by badapples44, Mar 6, 2006
iPod 4th Generation: Generation seXy
Author's Rating:
Pros: Holds thousands of songs, easy to use, generally fantastic
Cons: scratches easily, music cannot be taken from the iPod
The Bottom Line: Recommended to any and everyone. A fantastic piece of kit.
Review: I actually find it hard to believe there was a time before my iPod. As sad as that sounds, it is actually a fact that it now seems alien to me to have to take a bus, car or even solo-walk without Apple’s little white music machine. Is this a dreadful... Read Full Review by flash-hammer, Feb 11, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sound, Click Wheel, Interface, Software
Cons: Warantee, Durablity, Price
The Bottom Line: Look for another product.
Review: Well, I am a high school student that is constantly listening to music. I listen to it during school, while studying, and one the way to and from hockey games and practices. It just can't keep up. I've had my iPod for over 1 year now and here is what... Read Full Review by ekenney, Feb 4, 2006
Dogs, Shmogs--the iPod is THIS man's best friend
Author's Rating:
Pros: Capacity, ease of use, form factor, durability, versatility
Cons: Cost, lack of good replacement earphones
The Bottom Line: I wasn't sure I even needed it until I got it. Since then we've been inseparable. A very well made, handy-dandy device.
Review: I got myself a 20GB click-wheel iPod about a year ago, and I have NOT treated it kindly. I've carried it everywhere, in all kinds of weather; I've used it as a music player, voice recorder, and portable hard drive; it's shared pockets with keys, cell... Read Full Review by wilshakes1, Feb 21, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Having your whole music library in the palm of your hand.
Cons: Not durable, horrible software, navigation and buttons. Breaks every few months. Bad headphones.
The Bottom Line: Do not buy this product it will break and cause you many hours of frustration.
Review: I have owned this ipod for 1 year. I bought my ipod from best buy with the extended warranty. I hate the ipod and will never buy any apple products again. I researched mp3 players for about a month before I bought my ipod. I had an iriver cd/mp3 player... Read Full Review by liseey02, Dec 31, 2005
An iPod with enough room for anyone
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lots of room to store books and music
Cons: I find these players heavy when I a jog. A shuffle would be better.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I searched long and hard to find an mp3 player that met my needs. I looked at the various sizes of iPods and quickly came to the conclusion that the 20GB iPod was exactly what I was needing. I listen to two books per month that I get from... Read Full Review by danaedwards, Dec 30, 2005
Be very, very careful (Customer service will kill you)
Author's Rating:
Pros: Way too much marketing
Cons: flimsy construction (scratches), short battery life - that famous arrogant Apple non-service
The Bottom Line: null
Review: When it works -it's decent. The service aspects - from warranty repair to low battery life have caught many fans (such as me) off guard. I sent a repair in based on Apple's demand (even though I new there had to be a better way as I could... Read Full Review by tissot, Dec 29, 2005
...and even space for music too!
Author's Rating:
Pros: lots of storage space, beautiful design, intuitive operation, pretty sturdy, nice sound.
Cons: battery issues-required to send unit back to apple for replacements. Surfaces easily marred.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: 20gigs of storage -love it... I practically carry my home&work drives around with me everywhere. My use for this device is more for the practical storage than for listening pleasure - but the audio quality is impressive too. i find the earphones to be... Read Full Review by skyye_b, Dec 22, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Color screen, Apple reputation, disk space, sound, sleep timer
Cons: Cheap headphones, dock not included, no .OGG, scratches easily, weird controls, battery, no editing
The Bottom Line: This MP3 player is probably the best on the market right now, but there could be a better combination of features.
Review: I purchased a 20GB color-screen 4th generation iPod from Circuit City when my little Rio Karma MP3 player died after one year's use. Since I had the Circuit City"Protection Plan"(a warranty) for the Karma, I was issued a $250 Circuit City gift... Read Full Review by shepinions, Dec 14, 2005
Apple iPod Fourth Generation (20 GB, MAC/PC - M9282LL/A ) MP3 Player
Author's Rating:
Pros: compact, holds a ton of songs, very easy to use, fun to play with
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: The iPod is a great product, and this 4th generation model just takes its quality to the next level.
Review: With the saturation of the market with iPods, Apple has really found itself rolling in the money with an idea that wasn't really their own, but one which they have greatly improved upon. With the iPod, people can now take nearly all of their music... Read Full Review by three_ster, Dec 8, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Holds lots of songs, user friendly
Cons: Too fragile!!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought my husband one of these ipods for Xmas last year. We are now on our 5th one!! Every single one has stopped working for one reason or another. One was dropped on the carpet, two just died for no apparent reason, one would never work with... Read Full Review by m_e_doyle, Nov 16, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Portable, great quality listening and fabulous to look at!
Cons: Supplied headphones are not very good.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Bought this as I used to travel by train to work. Sounds quality is good but greatly improved by changing the headphones. It is easy to use and the custom playlists allow for ultimate flexibility in listening... Read Full Review by crrome, Oct 12, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good sound quality, iPod Wiz/Linux
Cons: Price, can't play WMAs, Notes feature isn't polished yet. bad battery and exterior.
The Bottom Line: I'd get the now out-of-date black and white iPods becuase their cheaper.
Review: Okay so the iPod is a great MP3 player. I love it. The problem is, it's overrated due to lack of features, technical problems, and high price tag. Ease of Use: 3/5 Now the iPod itself is very simple to figure out. After a good 4 minutes with... Read Full Review by tjhassecrets, Nov 14, 2005
The Best On The Market? NOT EVEN CLOSE!
Author's Rating:
Pros: great sound quality, nice design, lightweight
Cons: too many to list, biggest are the battery and price
The Bottom Line: I recommend the Creative Zen Touch instead of this product. It actually works.
Review: the apple iPod, I saw the product and decided to try it since everyone and their mama in the media talks about it. So I purchased mine, immediately I hated the fact that iTunes was required. Then I realized that I can't keep WMA on the player - which... Read Full Review by hustleman1981, Jul 30, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: It is a nice toy. Certainly is popular.
Cons: Don't become too loyal. Eventually you will be burned.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Batteries needed to be replaced AGAIN for a mere $69.00 plus shipping out there. It only took 8 weeks to get the iPod back again. My advice is to consider only those MP3 players with user-replaceable batteries... Read Full Review by nantucketbob, Feb 19, 2007
IPOD - When it goes bad Apple will fix it!
Author's Rating:
Pros: When it broke, they fixed it with no hassle to me.
Cons: Why did it break - I hope it is not too fragile!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I received the Apple 4G 20GB player for Christmas. I used it constantly. As other reviewers have said it is easy to add music, and what is more important to me, it can hold a lot of audiobooks. Who wants to carry around 8 CDs or more (some of the... Read Full Review by swipers_mom, Jul 7, 2005
iPod is nice, but maybe over-hyped
Author's Rating:
Pros: Capacity, Craftsmanship, Intuitive, Good Value
Cons: BATTERY LIFE , Compatibility,"Hiccups", Volume equalizer
The Bottom Line: I'd recommend the iPod 20GB, but definitely consider some of the other options out there as well.
Review: I'm all about short reviews, as I hate reading people's life stories. In short, the iPod is a good machine. However, it might be a wee bit overrated as far as I'm concerned. Here's my breakdown: Pros: - The capacity is unrivaled. Other... Read Full Review by eddie328, Jul 7, 2005
iPod + Dension ice>Link = Musical Paradise
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sound Quality, User Interface, Styling, iTunes, Size/Weight, Battery Life, Accessories, Dension ice>Link Car Interface
Cons: No radio tuner
The Bottom Line: Recommended for sound quality, user interface, styling and accessories
Review: I need to say first that I am devoted Apple fan forever, and however objective I will try to be in my review it's important to keep that in mind. Apple iPod is the second MP3 player that I own. Some four years ago I first purchased Nomad Jukebox Zen... Read Full Review by eldar_a, Jun 30, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: great idea, compact music collection, saves CD piles
Cons: scratching, battery drains out quick
The Bottom Line: This is a great way for anyone like me who loves music but can't be bothered always changing CD's as you have everything on one item.
Review: So the ipod, everybody knows about them, either everybody has one or everybody wants one. For many years ever since the ipod was first started I knew I wanted one, I saw it always in the must have gadgets pages. The only problem, the price, who in their... Read Full Review by sandie7, Jun 20, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good Sound, really easy to use, touchweel is pretty sweet.
Cons: more expensive then most 20gigs out there, and it is not duarable at all.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This little thing is so great!! i got it for christmas and i love it. it really is a fashion statement... Read Full Review by splash211, Jun 6, 2005
A superb personal audio player.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Nice build, well thought out design, reasonably small, excellent sound, excellent screen. Very trendy.
Cons: Mediocre headphones. No case. Internal battery. No radio. No dictaphone or voice recorder.
The Bottom Line: This is a superb personal audio player which can store an entire music collection. It is well built, well designed and reasonably priced.
Review: Introduction The Apple IPod is a compact portable audio player with an internal hard disk for storing music files. Build/design The general appearance is pleasing, with a white front, and metallic sides and back. The white front is... Read Full Review by userleif, Jun 6, 2005
Good MP3 player, but definately not life changing
Author's Rating:
Pros: Fairly rugged, decent price for the space.
Cons: Scratches easily, Doesn't work all that well with windows.
The Bottom Line: As long as you know its quirks ahead of time, it's a great little player.
Review: I bought this iPod a few months ago and have been using it daily ever since. While it is a nice MP3 player, it's not the life changing experience everyone seems to make it out to be. The menu system is a fairly simple affair that seems to work fairly... Read Full Review by ohknaks, May 30, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great Durability, easy to use, and can be used as a portable hard drive
Cons: Scratches easily and too expensive. It would be better if it was $250.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I got my iPod in Winter of 2004 and I love this thing! It can also be used as a portable hard drive which is pretty cool. Plus, I dropped my iPod FOUR times!! TWICE in my house on my bare floor and TWICE outside on solid ground and it still plays as if... Read Full Review by faizal5k, May 22, 2005
Your Car and iPod: A Match Made In Heaven!
Author's Rating:
Pros: What the iPod is ideally suited for. How many of us are young rollerbladers anyway?!?
Cons: Use a direct connection only! Avoid FM transmitters: they're dangerous and unsatisfactory.
The Bottom Line: If you drive, a car-iPod duo will change your automotive experience forever. Your music will become more important, and your exploration of audio books will likely increase dramatically.
Review: Folks, this is what the iPod was made for! Forget those ads showing kids zoning out with their tunes on the sidewalks. For the rest of us, the ideal use of the iPod is in the car, where you're likely spending increasingly larger amounts of your... Read Full Review by LSMillers, May 23, 2005
