iTunes 8.0.2 for Windows - Technical Specifications

Hardware:

  • A PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor

  • Playing videos from the iTunes Store requires an Intel Pentium D or faster processor

  • Playing HD-quality videos from the iTunes Store requires a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor

  • 512MB of RAM; 1GB is required to play HD-quality videos

  • A DirectX 9.0-compatible video card with 32MB of video RAM; 64MB recommended

  • A QuickTime-compatible audio card

  • A broadband Internet connection to use the iTunes Store

  • An iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or back-up CDs or DVDs

Software:

  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or 32-bit editions of Windows Vista

  • 64-bit editions of Windows Vista require the iTunes 8 64-bit installer; for more information, visit support.apple.com/downloads/#itunes.

  • QuickTime 7.5.5 or later is required (included)

  • 200MB of available disk space

  • Screen reader support requires Window-Eyes 7.0 or later; for information about accessibility in iTunes, visit www.apple.com/uk/accessibility.

iPod and iPhone:

  • Syncing purchased videos requires a iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod classic, iPod (5th generation) with software version 1.2 or later, iPod touch, or iPhone.

  • Transferring rented movies requires iPod nano (3rd generation) and iPod classic with software version 1.1 or later or iPod touch and iPhone with software version 1.1.3 or later.

  • Syncing ringtones requires iPhone software version 1.1 or later.

  • Purchasing or syncing applications require an iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 2.0 Software Update or later.

  • Purchasing from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store requires iPhone or iPod touch with software version 1.1.1 or later.

  • Syncing iPod Games requires a iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod classic, or iPod (5th generation) with software version 1.2 or later. Some iPod Games may not be compatible with iPod nano (3rd generation) and iPod classic.

Nike iPod:

  • Nike iPod requires a Nike iPod Sport Kit or Sensor, a compatible iPod, and Nike ready shoes.

  • Nike iPod is compatible with iPod nano and iPod touch (2nd generation). iPod nano (1st generation) must have software version 1.2 or later.

  • To see your workout data on nikeplus.com, an Internet connection and a free Nike.com account are required.

Apple TV:

  • Renting or purchasing using Apple TV requires Apple TV software version 2.0 or later.

  • HD movies from the iTunes Store are designed exclusively for Apple TV and may not be transferred to iTunes.

AirPort Express with AirTunes:

  • Playing your music with one or more AirPort Express base stations requires AirPort Express software version 6.3 or later.

  • AirPort Express with AirTunes requires an AirPort or AirPort Extreme card and a compatible stereo system or powered speakers.