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iPod classic Specifications

Complete Apple iPod classic technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Display: 2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixe…
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2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch; Support…
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Storage / Colors
80GB, 160GB · 2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight, 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch, Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Weight / OS
140 g

Apple iPod classic technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPod classic, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iCapacity

  • 80GB or 160GB hard drive1
  • Holds up to 20,000 or 40,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format2
  • Holds up to 25,000 iPod-viewable photos3
  • Holds up to 100 hours or up to 200 hours of video4
  • Stores data via USB hard drive

▣Display

  • 2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight
  • 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

iLanguages

  • Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish
  • Additional language support for display of song, album, and artist information: Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Ukrainian

i160GB iPod

  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately) Fast-charge time: about 2 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)Full-charge time: about 4 hours
  • Fast-charge time: about 2 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
  • Full-charge time: about 4 hours

i80GB iPod

  • Playback time (160GB model) Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully chargedVideo playback time: Up to 7 hours when fully charged
  • Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully charged
  • Video playback time: Up to 7 hours when fully charged

iAccessories

  • iPod Hi-Fi
  • iPod Radio Remote
  • Dock
  • Apple Universal Dock with Remote
  • Headphones
  • In-Ear Headphones
  • Services
  • AppleCare Protection Plan
  • Cables and adapters
  • Apple Component AV Cable
  • Apple Composite AV Cable
  • Apple USB Power Adapter
  • Apple iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable
  • World Travel Adapter Kit

iAudio

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supported: 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
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

iEnvironmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iHeadphones

  • Earphones
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms

iIn the box

  • iPod classic
  • Earphones
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Dock adapter
  • Quick Start guide

iInput and output

  • Dock connector
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

iLimited warranty and service

  • Your iPod comes with single-incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod to extend your service and support to two full years. Only theAppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

iMac system requirements

  • Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
  • iTunes 7.4 or later5

iOptions & Accessories

  • Available from the Apple Online Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller.

⚡Power and battery6

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Playback time (80GB model) Music playback time: Up to 30 hours when fully chargedVideo playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
  • Music playback time: Up to 30 hours when fully charged
  • Video playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged

↔Size and weight

  • 80GB model Height: 4.1 inches (103.5 mm)Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)Depth: 0.41 inch (10.5 mm)Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)
  • Height: 4.1 inches (103.5 mm)
  • Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
  • Depth: 0.41 inch (10.5 mm)
  • Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)
  • 160GB model Height: 4.1 inches (103.5 mm)Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)Depth: 0.53 inch (13.5 mm)Weight: 5.7 ounces (162 grams)
  • Depth: 0.53 inch (13.5 mm)
  • Weight: 5.7 ounces (162 grams)

iVideo

  • H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

iWindows system requirements

  • PC with USB 2.0 port
  • Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • iTunes 7.4 or later5

iPod classic FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPod classic?

Apple iPod classic has 2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixe….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPod classic?

Available storage capacities include 80GB, 160GB.