Yeah I was checking these out when this thread was posted. Pretty damn good prices. I mean a comparable player like the Sandisk Sansa series is usually more $$. Then again these are refurbs. I was hoping to read some more comments on that.
A few days ago I started a thread and a guy said he got a 2gb refrub Nano (this is one of the ones I'm considering) but it skipped fairly often like a CD player. Someone replied to the effect that say Apple turns this thing on, it works fine, they package as a refurb and someone else gets it. I don't really like the sound of that, I mean I surely wouldn't want a Nano that skips often!
But good prices, so I'm still considering one of these. I don't think I want picture or video capability, so either a 2GB Nano or a 4GB Mini for $100 look best out of those. But the Sandisk Sansa ones look awesome. But unfortunately the price difference between the video E-series and not as nice M-series is very small, so I'd probably feel inclinced to get the E-series. About $160 I believe for a 4GB E260, which seems like an awesome player, plus has expandable microSD slot. Yet OTOH I could have a 5th gen 30gb Video/everything Ipod for $180 shipped. Hmph.
A few days ago I started a thread and a guy said he got a 2gb refrub Nano (this is one of the ones I'm considering) but it skipped fairly often like a CD player. Someone replied to the effect that say Apple turns this thing on, it works fine, they package as a refurb and someone else gets it. I don't really like the sound of that, I mean I surely wouldn't want a Nano that skips often!
But good prices, so I'm still considering one of these. I don't think I want picture or video capability, so either a 2GB Nano or a 4GB Mini for $100 look best out of those. But the Sandisk Sansa ones look awesome. But unfortunately the price difference between the video E-series and not as nice M-series is very small, so I'd probably feel inclinced to get the E-series. About $160 I believe for a 4GB E260, which seems like an awesome player, plus has expandable microSD slot. Yet OTOH I could have a 5th gen 30gb Video/everything Ipod for $180 shipped. Hmph.
The Apple site says,
"Each Apple Certified Refurbished Product:
* is fully tested (including full burn-in testing).
* is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing.
* is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection.
* is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.).
* includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system. See each products "Learn More" for more details.
* is given a new refurbished part number and serial number.
* is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock.
Refurbishment procedures follow the same basic technical guidelines as Apple's Finished Goods testing procedures. "
So far, mine has been perfect. Not a blemish on it and it plays fine.
Per the Apple website:
"Video
* Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats"
Video Specs.
Originally posted by: MDhaliwal
Yes, you can use the iPod to store data on it as well. Makes for a nice, quick and easy backup of important documents you may be working on away from home.
Yes, and with the battery built-in, it's an excellent portable hard drive to use on older systems where the USB ports don't put out enough power for an external hard drive.
Got mine today.... i think its brand new cuz there aren't any fingerprints scratches blemishes or anything on this bad boy... the zune is available for pre order too btw
No its 1 year.
Just got my 30GB in, looks brand new, no scratches or anything and works great. Loaded up 12.5GB of music, checked its headphone out (sounded better than I expected), and then used a line out cable to hook it up to my amp. Very pleased with it.
Now, I'll probably give Rockbox a try and see if the sound quality difference is enough to justify using it.
"...But the Sandisk Sansa ones look awesome. But unfortunately the price difference between the video E-series and not as nice M-series is very small, so I'd probably feel inclinced to get the E-series. About $160 I believe for a 4GB E260, which seems like an awesome player, plus has expandable microSD slot. Yet OTOH I could have a 5th gen 30gb Video/everything Ipod for $180 shipped. Hmph."
I had the Sansa E260 and the sound felt too processed for me. My benchmark was a Iriver H140 and a Creative Muvo2 5GB that I picked up for $99 recently. These are, of course, ancient models but even after hours of listening to my music thru the E260, I couldn't quite get used to it. I finally gave it away to my niece and, after retiring the venerable H140, am now using the Muvo2 pending the arrival of my recently ordered Ipod 30GB video refurb.
I had the Sansa E260 and the sound felt too processed for me. My benchmark was a Iriver H140 and a Creative Muvo2 5GB that I picked up for $99 recently. These are, of course, ancient models but even after hours of listening to my music thru the E260, I couldn't quite get used to it. I finally gave it away to my niece and, after retiring the venerable H140, am now using the Muvo2 pending the arrival of my recently ordered Ipod 30GB video refurb.
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