cheap ipods at Apple Store (merged)

[ejmna1]

Hi i know its been on before but i think this is the first time Apple have been selling the click wheel versions on there refurb site:
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObje....7.3.5.1.3.1.3
I ordered a 40gig last year and its been great was in fact brand new just one of the older models
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[doubledark]

good spot although couldn't see any 20gb click wheels today - but they have 40gb ipods with click wheel for £117.50 so even better

[nordberg]

How come the 40Gb one is cheaper than the 20Gb one?

[gorilla]

I've ordered the 40gig one as well through rpoints. Thanks OP.
No idea why it's cheaper than the 20gig.

[nordberg]

Ordered the 40Gb one. Not bothered about the physical size apearance etc as it's going to be in my glovebox attached to my car radio 99.9% of the time.

Thanks to the OP. Good spot!

[Mr X]

I have found a Refurb iPod 40GB £100+V.A.T from the Apple Refurb Centre

Hope this helps someone.

[DO_YOU_KNOW_DAVE]

I've been after a 30g i-pod for ages, but the money I had put a side for one always found its way to pay a bill!
So ordering a 40g for £117.50 i'm chuffed to bits!
I ordered mine through Quidco!
I had a quick look for promotional codes for the Apple Store but could'nt see any! Maybe some out there though!
Thanks ejmna1!

[nordberg]

Anyone know if this is the model with the colour display?

[ejmna1]

sorry don't know about the colour screen although i doubt it but i have in the past phoned up the store and they will confirm details
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[doubledark]

from the details in the refurb store it doesn't appear to be the colour model - just the 4G model with click wheel. Still a bargain though!

[hi123]

i rang to check and was told its 3rd generation ipod without colour screen
still a cracking price though

[gorilla]

Originally Posted by hi123

i rang to check and was told its 3rd generation ipod without colour screen
still a cracking price though

The photo is of a 4th generation one though. If it's the 3rd gen ones then I suppose that's why it's so cheap. It'll still do the job of a music hub though.

Edit: I've just looked up the 3rd gen ones and they don't have a click wheel, where as the 40gb one in this offer has one???

[hi123]

hi
seems the chap at their phone did not know much then because i told him if its 4 generation i will be tempted to order but he said sorry its 3g

[Ballyvick]

Thanks a million, I have been looking for a deal like this!!

[jack]

top deal ...just bought one ! ...cheers folks

[tmb2000]

Not sure why board is not going madder over this - AMAZING price for the 40 GB - many thanks treated myself to my first ipod (have other mp3 machines but considered ipod too expensive for what you get).

I also suspect (but could of course be totally wrong) that these are not really refubs at all but in fact brand new.

My reasoning is that when Apple launch a new model (i.e. here 5th Generation that plays videos) it is launched "overnight". Therefore shops and presumably Apple themselves (who suddenly take old model off the website completely) are left with stocks of an outdated machine that no-one will now buy.

They must therefore take back in all these old (but new) machines as returns and my guess is that this is what they are selling here, You just never see anyone selling off cheap the old models.

If my theory is correct - and that they are brand new - it makes this an even more amazing deal as these are not very different to what you can buy today - but they do not play video and have a smaller screen than 5th Gen. But as a music player you won't find a better deal for a 40Gb model.

To confirm earlier posts these are definitely 4th Gen and therefore the last available model. No logical reason why this model is so much cheaper than the 20 GB equivalent unless they have greater stocks they want to shift quick(maybe before launching newer versions on High Street?).

This is of course all my own ramblings which could be completely wrong and I stand to be corrected.

Model comes with following details :
159 grams
61 x 104 x 15.8 mm
Apple Earphones
AC Adapter
FireWire cable
USB 2.0 cable
iPod Dock


Lastly a little history if anyone is still confused .....

3rd generation iPods (Gen 3, G3, 3G, docking iPod)

The G3 (3rd generation, docking) iPods, also known as docking iPods, introduced a completely new form factor, with a single layer front (white plastic and lucite) and rounded edges front and back. The smaller body houses a smaller battery, of completely new design, with much reduced life.

The G3 iPod has four touch sensitive (backlit) buttons in a row above the non moving touchwheel. All G3 models have the new dock connector on the bottom, though the Dock itself is only included with the 15, 20, 30 and 40 GB models, and is an optional extra for the 10GB model, like the case and remote. The wired remote and headphone plugs have been separated, with separate sockets on the top plate, but remain integrated as one unit.

All G3 iPods are Mac compatible ‘out of the box’. PC users will have to install and format the iPod for use on Windows with the included software. Even the biggest G3 iPods are thinner than G1s and G2s. (M8976 10GB version, M8946 15GB version, M9244 20GB version, M8948 30GB version and M9245 40GB version)

M8976: Touchwheel, 4-button 10GB Mac/PC version
M8946: Touchwheel, 4-button 15GB Mac/PC version
M8948: Touchwheel, 4-button 30GB Mac/PC version
M9244: Touchwheel, 4-button 20GB Mac/PC version
M9245: Touchwheel, 4-button 40GB Mac/PC version



The G4 (4rd generation, docking) iPods, also known as docking iPods, introduced a new Click Wheel similar to the iPod mini and is uses the same form factor as the G3 iPod. The body houses a smaller battery than G1/G2 iPods and is rated for up to 15 hours of charge, the most battery life out of any previous iPod models.

The G4 iPod has four buttons around the touch wheel and an Action button in the center. All G4 models have the dock connector on the bottom, though the Dock itself is only included with the 40, and 60GB models, and is an optional extra for the 20GB model. The 40GB iPod and 60GB iPod photo does not include a wired remote. The wired remote and headphone plugs have been separated, with separate sockets on the top plate, but remain integrated as one unit.

All G4 iPods sold by Apple are Mac compatible ‘out of the box’. PC users will have to install and format the iPod for use on Windows with the included software. HP iPods are PC compatible ‘out of the box.’

M9282 Click Wheel, 20GB Mac/PC Verison, B/W Screen
M9268 Click Wheel, 40GB Mac/PC Verison, B/W Screen

PE435A HP iPod, Click Wheel, 20GB PC Verison, B/W Screen
PE436A HP iPod, Click Wheel, 40GB PC Verison, B/W Screen

M9282 Click Wheel, 40GB Mac/PC Verison, Color Screen
M9268 Click Wheel, 60GB Mac/PC Verison, Color Screen

5th Generation iPods - Video enabled iPods
The 5th Generation iPods introduce the ability to play back videos, as well as photos, on a larger 2.5 inch screen (up from 2.0 inch). The iPod features the now standard bottom docking port but the headphone jack is moved over to the right hand side of the top plate and the remote connector is discontinued. Apple estimates video playback times of 2 hours (30GB) and 3 hours (60GB) along with 14hrs or 20hrs music playback time respectively. Actual times are slightly better for 30GB.
The fifth generation iPod is available in both black or white (as with the iPod nano) and in 30GB or 60GB sizes and features a larger version of the nano clickwheel. Connection to computers is now via USB 2.0 only, Apple having dropped the Firewire cables from included cables.

taken from: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/faq...e-ipod-models/

[seanparkin]

tmb2000, Apple aren't thick, they'll have very carefully worked out their stock control. These are probably battery replaced ipods, they've come in at about the right time....

[nordberg]

It's the F9268 which makes it a 4th Gen by my reckoning....

[nordberg]

Even better....it's been dispatched!

We are pleased to send you this dispatch notification regarding your Apple Store order. Your order has been dispatched and will be delivered to your shipping address.

[ptben]

Just ordered mine - great price !