iPod PP5020 2005

The Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (with Color Display) was internally identical to the 20 GB version of the iPod (with Color Display). It shipped in a special edition case featuring a black front, a red "ClickWheel," and a stainless steel back with laser-etched signatures of the U2 band members. Like the original U2 iPod, this themed version included an "exclusive" U2 poster, a US$50-off coupon for "The Complete U2" downloadable collection, and the standard white iPod earbuds. It was priced US$30 higher.

It used a 20 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive, capable of holding "up to" 5000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" and "up to" 20,000 photos in iPod viewable format.

This model supported viewing photos, optionally with music, on its internal display or on a TV/projector via an AV cable (sold separately, along with the dock). It offered up to 15 hours of music and 5 hours of slideshows, though skip protection was reduced to 17 minutes from 25 on the iPod (4th Gen). All iPod (with Color Display) models, including this U2 version, could view images transferred via the optional iPod Camera Connector (US$29).

This updated U2 edition brought the iconic black-and-red color scheme to the new iPod with Color Display platform. The key upgrade, therefore, was the screen itself. The ability to view album art and photos in color significantly enhanced the appeal of the unique U2-themed interface. The evaluation remained centered on its desirability as a special edition; it offered no performance benefits over the standard model but provided a distinct visual identity that was highly sought after by fans. The combination of the striking U2 design with the newly added color screen was seen as a compelling package. For collectors and U2 enthusiasts, it represented the best of both worlds: the latest iPod features wrapped in an exclusive, collectible design, making the price premium a justifiable expense for the aesthetic and fan-centric value it delivered.