iPod by Apple - $199 for 5GB refurb

[addragyn]

10GB iPod is $349.99 at Small Dog.

At the Apple Store 5GB is $199 and 20GB is $429. Go to "Special Deals" on the bottom left.


Here are 2 TechTV reviews.

It's simply the most elegant, functional, and easy-to-use hard-drive MP3 player available.

Creative's version of an iPod killer has some impressive features and a great price. But it'll need more than that to dethrone the iPod.


Not being able to also serve as an external HD is a big strike against the Zen. Don't discount the UI. I stopped using my last mp3 player because it was a PITA. That is why iPod is on my Christmas list and the Zen isn't. Ok, Santa!?

We all know about the Zen, some people like the iPod and I want to share the best prices(as long as refurb'ed doesn't bother you) I could find with them. Thanks.

 

[Gig103]

Good price for a refurb, but just to clarify for others out there...
the Zen can be used as a portable harddrive ... it just needs software to assist with it (which i'm pretty sure the windows version of the ipod does too)
And since it is 20gb (not 10gb) and is brand new and cheaper ($299) I think the zen is worth the $$$


Zen 20gb at Amazon $299 after rebate

 

[addragyn]

We all know about the Zen, some people like the iPod and I want to share the best prices(as long as refurb'ed doesn't bother you) I could find with them. Thanks.

Just couldn't resist could you. Start a thread about the Zen then. Please don't turn this into an argument.

I can use my laptop as a potable hard drive it just needs to have an OS on it.

The iPod works as a firewire hard drive. Period.

Edit: SP Argument doesn't have an E. Zoinks!

 

[MyBuds]

Originally posted by: addragyn
We all know about the Zen, some people like the iPod and I want to share the best prices(as long as refurb'ed doesn't bother you) I could find with them. Thanks.

Just couldn't resist could you. Start a thread about the Zen then. Please don't turn this into an arguement.

I can use my laptop as a potable hard drive it just needs to have an OS on it.

The iPod works as a firewire hard drive. Period.

not to take sides, but i think gig103 was trying to clarify that "the Zen can be used as a portable harddrive" since you said "Not being able to also serve as an external HD is a big strike against the Zen." i do not think he was trying to start an argument, especially because he started his post with "Good price for a refurb."

 

[PUN]

but Ipod is so much prettier and compact.

 

[addragyn]

But Xbox is huge.


I expect a portable HD to connect to a computer, whether it is running Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.

 

[ss284]

Hahaha xbox really is big. It takes up half my dorm room and weighs 3 tons.

Ipod rules.

-Steve

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: MyBuds

Originally posted by: addragyn
We all know about the Zen, some people like the iPod and I want to share the best prices(as long as refurb'ed doesn't bother you) I could find with them. Thanks.

Just couldn't resist could you. Start a thread about the Zen then. Please don't turn this into an arguement.

I can use my laptop as a potable hard drive it just needs to have an OS on it.

The iPod works as a firewire hard drive. Period.

not to take sides, but i think gig103 was trying to clarify that "the Zen can be used as a portable harddrive" since you said "Not being able to also serve as an external HD is a big strike against the Zen." i do not think he was trying to start an argument, especially because he started his post with "Good price for a refurb."

looks like gig deserves an apology.

 

[mchammer187]

ipod is currently $359 for 10 GB at dell home S&P new
free shipping as well which IMO is hotter since it is new

mac education store also has it for $369 if you are affilliated with any academic instituion

ie you are a student/teacher at a university or you have a son or daugher in K-12 you qualify

a good deal on the 5GB if it is a new model though

 

[icantiwont]

Refurb! Refurb! Refurb! Title should reflect that it's a Refurb!

 

[addragyn]

Hammer has the hot tip on better new iPod prices. Thanks.

I'll do a title change for my man upstairs.


The last sentence of the first post was a subtle, polite attempt to pre-empt bickering. A request != a accusation.

 

[Gig103]

i think gig103 was trying to clarify that "the Zen can be used as a portable harddrive" since you said "Not being able to also serve as an external HD is a big strike against the Zen." i do not think he was trying to start an argument, especially because he started his post with "Good price for a refurb."

That is correct -- I wasn't trying to start an argument or anything -- I really just wanted to say it could be used as a harddrive.

 

[airmax]

I ordered this on Sat night and I get the shippment confirmation today

 

[ThaiBruin]

refurb, but with FULL 1 year warranty. I'm waiting for my $25 coupon to come before I jump on this

 

[ai42]

repost

 

[Gnurb]

Turn that frown upside down!

 

[vegetation]

Apple coupon isn't valid on refurb items.

Originally posted by: ThaiBruin
refurb, but with FULL 1 year warranty. I'm waiting for my $25 coupon to come before I jump on this

 

[ThaiBruin]

really?? well crap... no point waiting then...

 

[ThaiBruin]

gah! and now they're sold out!!

 

[uncleX]

I continue to be amazed at what the Apple crowd thinks is great deal.

 

[sat4fun]

Originally posted by: addragyn
But Xbox is huge.


I expect a portable HD to connect to a computer, whether it is running Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.

What does this have to do with this thread, besides showing an obvious Apple bias?

 

[ss284]

Originally posted by: sat4fun

Originally posted by: addragyn
But Xbox is huge.


I expect a portable HD to connect to a computer, whether it is running Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.

What does this have to do with this thread, besides showing an obvious Apple bias?

That the xbox is really huge.

-Steve