Review iPod U2: Bono, The Edge, Larry, and Adam get a Minor Makeover

by Magnus Nystedt

The iPod U2 Special Edition was first introduced in October 2004 and seemed to be an instant hit with consumers. In June 2006, Apple updated the U2 iPod to be in line with the 5th generation iPods.

The iPod U2 is really the standard 30Gb 5th generation iPod with some cosmetic differences. Since the functionality of the iPods is well know, we’ll just mention what’s different with the U2 iPod.

The most obvious feature is that the U2 iPod is black including the back. The first edition U2 iPod had a clear metallic back but the new one but now even the back is black. It’s still metallic and one drawback of the dark color is that it seems to pick up grease like from fingerprints incredibly easily. You will be constantly wiping off your U2 iPod if you want to keep it clean.

Apart from the black color, the red click wheel is a significant eye-catcher. And on the back is perhaps the most unique visual characteristic of the U2 iPod – the band members’ names engraved into the metal.

An exclusive bonus available only to owners of the iPod U2 is a 30 minute video featuring music and interviews with the band. With your purchase you get a coupon that you can use on the iTunes Music Store. Whether that will actually work in the UAE is still uncertain.

The U2 edition has a suggested retail price of 1399 AED. The regular 30Gb you can get for 1229 AED according to our AppleIDX. That’s quite a difference in price. Is the difference worth it? If you’re a U2 fan, I would say it definitely is. If you’re just a regular iPod listener it’s more doubtful that it’s worth it, unless you buy one just to make sure you have one to complete your collection.

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