IPod U2 Special Edition

The iPod U2 Special Edition was a limited series of the classic iPod in several versions. The U2 Special Edition iPods are identifiable by a distinct red click wheel within a black front surface. They also feature the autographs of the U2 band members etched onto the back.
==Release history==
On October 26, 2004, the first U2 iPod was released, based on a 4th-generation iPod with a monochrome screen, 20 GB drive, and a chrome-plated back. The list price was US$349 / CA$499.
On June 28, 2005, the second U2 iPod was released, based on a iPod photo with a color display, 20 GB drive, and a chrome-plated back. Its price was lowered to US$329.
On June 6, 2006, the third U2 iPod was released, based on a 5th-generation iPod with a larger color screen, 30 GB drive, and black metal back. Its pricing remained at US$329.
On September 12, 2006, the fourth and final U2 iPod was released, based on an enhanced version of the 5th-generation iPod with a brighter color screen, 30 GB drive, and black metal back. Its price was lowered to US$279.
The first two U2 iPods included an iTunes Music Store coupon to get US$50 off the purchase of The Complete U2. The later two models included a coupon to freely download 30 minutes of music videos and interviews with the band.
==Collectibility==
These special edition models have since become highly sought-after collector's items that fetch many thousands of dollars.Old iPods are selling for as much as $90,000 by Rex Santus, Mashable. 2014-12-10.
==Video gallery==
Apple Music Event 2004 - U2 iPod Introduction|
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (5th Gen) Unboxing|
==References==
==External links==
*iPod U2 Special Edition (4G) at Apple (archived 2004-10-27)
**iPod U2 Special Edition (4G color) (archived 2005-06-29)
**iPod U2 Special Edition (5G) (archived 2006-06-13)
**iPod U2 Special Edition (5G enhanced) (archived 2006-10-08)
*iPod Q&A - U2 Special Edition iPod models at EveryMac (2007-10-05)
**Apple iPod U2 Edition (4th Gen) 20 GB specs
**Apple iPod U2 Edition (Color) 20 GB specs
**Apple iPod U2 Edition (5th Gen) 30 GB specs
**Apple iPod U2 Edition (5th Gen Enhanced) 30 GB specs
*iPod U2 Special Edition at Low End Mac (2004-10-26)
**iPod U2 Special Edition with Color Display (2005-06-28)
**5th Generation iPod (U2 Special Edition) (2006-06-06)
**5.5G U2 iPod (2006-09-12)
*iPod U2 Special Edition at Wikipod (archived 2005-02-24)
* at Wikipedia
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Category:Discontinued Apple hardware