baseball mama Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I am definately technology challenged. My DD wants an Ipod for Christmas. Can someone direct me to the best deaL? Thanks so much in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfeg Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 You will want to find out whether she wants a shuffle, nano, ipod classic, or ipod touch. Then we can help you find a great deal on that specific one. I've found that macmall.com usually has the best price. They normally run like a dollar or two less than retail but they come with about a hundred dollars worth of accessories. They also run clearance type deals on the last generation of ipods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Best Buy is bundling iTunes giftcards (to allow her to buy songs from iTunes) with iPods now through Wednesday. That's about the best deal going, unless you buy a refurb. Here is a good comparison of the different models:http://www.apple.com/ipod/whichipod/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball mama Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 You will want to find out whether she wants a shuffle, nano, ipod classic, or ipod touch. Then we can help you find a great deal on that specific one. I've found that macmall.com usually has the best price. They normally run like a dollar or two less than retail but they come with about a hundred dollars worth of accessories. They also run clearance type deals on the last generation of ipods. Oh man, she did not tell me any specifics. She is twelve, I wonder what is most common for her age group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball mama Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks so much for the comparison Marcster. I'm thinking the shuffle would be all she needs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh man, she did not tell me any specifics. She is twelve, I wonder what is most common for her age group?Probably the iPod Nano. I'm going to guess that she probably doesn't have enough music to come close to filling up a "Classic" and that the iTouch is too expensive to be practical for a 12 yr old, and the Shuffle lacks a screen, so that only leaves the iPod Nano. So now the question is whether to get the 4 GB or the 8 GB. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Hmmm/scratchchin.gif Although I have a Shuffle and I'm very happy with it. It went dead 11 months into the standard 12 month warranty and they overnighted me a replacement and had me send the old one back postage-paid. No fuss, no muss. Apple is top notch in that regard. I do wish my Shuffle had a screen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball mama Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 The nano looks great. How do you choose songs on the shuffle with no screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The nano looks great. How do you choose songs on the shuffle with no screen?Quite simply, you don't. They play at random. You can keep "skipping" till you get to the one you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball mama Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh, well I don't want that one then. The nano looks like the one! Thanks so much for this information, I never knew I would be so "dorky" at 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave78 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The apple website for refurbs is the best bet probably, last year there were some killer deals all the way up to christmas, you just gotta keep checking everyday at the refurb section to see whats there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball mama Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for all the replies! I feel a little more prepared now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy_7997 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 On Friday I saw the Ipod 8GB Nano for $187, which normally I find them for $199 at Sam's Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanshley Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I am definately technology challenged. My DD wants an Ipod for Christmas. Can someone direct me to the best deaL? Thanks so much in advance!!I would go to Apple.com and get a refurbished one for a 12 year old. Go under search and type in refurbished ipod. The items change daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The apple website for refurbs is the best bet probably, last year there were some killer deals all the way up to christmas, you just gotta keep checking everyday at the refurb section to see whats thereIf you start looking at refurbs, just remember that 1st generation Nanos are a different shape and cannot play videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncdwm Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 if you buy refurbished from apple does it still come looking brand new in the original box or does it come in non-retail packaging and say it's refurbished or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpowers Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 if you buy refurbished from apple does it still come looking brand new in the original box or does it come in non-retail packaging and say it's refurbished or something?It looks brand new. They put new "skins" on it. Not a scratch anywhere. I think the box might say that it's refurb but take it out the box and put it in something else to make the surprise better. I bought both of my boys ones last year and they are stillworking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave78 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 also just to add even though its a ipod thread the best deal right now for an mp3 player hands down is the 1st gen zunes, there are about $80-$100 for a 30gig and do everything the ipod does. Plus the new firmware update makes it pretty much a zune 2 i the zune 1 shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon1nba Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 If you order thru Apple they wil engrave it for you for free. If she happends to lose it of it gets stolen it has her name on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellyshopper Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I just bought 2 refurbished nano's on the apple site today. Paid $99 for 4mb and bought the 2 year extended warranty for $40 each. So for $140 I bought what is now selling for $199. fyi - you can't engrave the refurbished ones. 1st time I've bought a refurbished anything but based upon the reviews, I thought it was worth the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I just bought 2 refurbished nano's on the apple site today. Paid $99 for 4mb and bought the 2 year extended warranty for $40 each. So for $140 I bought what is now selling for $199. fyi - you can't engrave the refurbished ones. 1st time I've bought a refurbished anything but based upon the reviews, I thought it was worth the chance.I hate to tell you, but what you bought was the previous generation. It will not play videos (if that matters to you) and it's a clunkier shape. Also, the current generation (3rd gen) have dropped in price. Amazon.com has them brand-new for $179 w/ free ship (and the standard 1 year warranty):http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_1472472_4?ie=UTF8&node=15761351&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0JH5CJ5K1MCZVKCNP34E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=318983901&pf_rd_i=13660271 So, for $30 less (each) your Nano won't play videos and won't be compatible with some of the next generation's accessories. But, you'll have an extra year of warranty... You can probably cancel your Apple order if you need to. Depends on if it matters to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakat Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Yes the new Nano is great - that's what I'm looking for for my 12 year old... Amazon has the best price I've found so far (for the 8gb) -- please post if you find a better deal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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