The Apple iPod with Dock Connector (3rd Generation) is a portable MP3 player that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 2003 as part of the iPod series. The iPod has been introduced on April 28, 2003, and its price started at $299.
The new iPod features a 2-inch white LED-backlit LCD screen, 8 hours of battery life, 10 GB / 15 GB / 20 GB / 30 GB or 40 GB hard drive, Dock Connector for charging and syncing, and a standard 3.5-mm headphone jack.
This iPod has been discontinued on July 19, 2004.
Today iPod with Dock Connector is 20 years old!
iPod with Dock Connector Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | April 28, 2003 (10 GB / 15 GB / 30 GB) September 8, 2003 (20 GB / 40 GB) |
| Discontinued | September 8, 2003 (10 GB / 15 GB / 30 GB) January 6, 2004 (20 GB) July 19, 2004 (40 GB) |
| Model Number | A1040 |
| EMC | 1961 |
| Order Number | M8976LL/A (10 GB) M8946LL/A (15 GB) M9460LL/A (15 GB) M9244LL/A (20 GB) M8948LL/A (30 GB) M9245LL/A (40 GB) |
| Original Price | $299 (10 GB) $399 (15 GB & 20 GB) $499 (30 GB & 40 GB) |
| Colors | White |
| Weight | 5.6 oz. – 158 Grams (10/15 and 20 GB) 6.2 oz. – 175 Grams (30 and 40 GB) |
| Dimensions | 4.1” H x 2.4” W x 0.62” – 0.73″ D 10.41 cm H x 6.09 cm W x 1.57 – 1.85 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PortalPlayer PP5002 (Dual ARM 7TDMI) |
| Processor Speed | 90 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Cache | 8 KB per processor |
Storage
| Storage | 10 GB (2000 Songs) 15 GB (3000 Songs) 20 GB (4000 Songs) 30 GB (6000 Songs) 40 GB (8000 Songs) |
Display
| Built-in Display | 2″ white LED backlit LCD Display |
| Resolutions | 160 x 128 pixels |
Media
| Audio Formats | AAC MP3 MP3 (VBR) Audible WAV AIFF Apple Lossless |
| Photo Formats | None |
| Video Formats | None |
Connections
| Ports | 1 – 30-pin Dock Connector 1 – 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack |
| Camera | None |
Controls
| Controls | Play/Pause Next title Previous title Menu Hold Touch wheel |
Software
| Maximum OS | 2.3 |
| iTunes | iTunes 4.0 or later |
| System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Home or Professional |
Accessories
| Accessories | Remote control Dock & Carrying case* Earbud headphones AC adapter Dock Connector to FireWire cable 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire adapter |
Power
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 630 mAh |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
| Charge Time | Up to 3 hours 1 hour to 80% capacity |
| Power | 6-pin FireWire or Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – iPod with dock connector: Technical Specifications
