cheap ipods at Apple Store (merged)

gorilla

hi123 wrote:

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_4-2

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and presumably Apple themselves (who suddenly take old model off the website completely) are left with stocks of an outdated machine that no-one will now buy.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/faqs/answers/what-are-the-differences-between-all-the-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 !

tmb2000

seanparkin wrote:

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....

Hmmm not so much a point of Apple being thick but do you believe that they will have ensured that every shop in the country had no spare old models at the time of the introduction of the new model????

Agree its possible that they are battery replaced ones but here I thought Apple were taking the models back and replacing battery and sending back out again?