IPOD nano - buying suggestions?

[rhayward]

I donated my trusted 512MB SanDisk player to the black hole of TTC lost-and-found last week. Decided it's the universe telling me to buy an Ipod Nano, I'm looking at either the 4GB or 8GB model.

After buying previous player, I pretty much stopped paying attention to the overall market and product set - hence my request to the frugal experts at RFD!

Some (hopefully) Simple Questions:
-Is there a best place to buy an Ipod nano?
-Haven't seen major price fluctuations from the couple big box places I've looked (~$230 for 4GB and ~$290 for 8GB). Are there certain places that offer the best deal?
-Are there better times of year for sales?
-Is the battery life still an issue?
-What are thoughts on buying a used one? Should I avoid?

Appreciate any feedback you guys can offer,

Thx

Rich

[sexpuppet6000]

I just bought one..


apple just had a price drop on their refurb units available at apple.ca
the best time to buy is ALWAYS right after a price drop. when they drop a price it usually means they likely releasing something new soon, but not within a few months at least, and when the new thing comes out it'll be expensive.

anyways.
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apple.ca
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refurb unit

[number84]

-Is the battery life still an issue?


battery on the ipod nano supposedly lasts for 24 hours. i use mine quite a bit and find i need to charge it every 4 days or so.

[Blackjack]

Check here for Apple refurb info: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435341&highlight=apple.ca I just ordered a 4gb Nano(refurb).

[3weddings]

Check the cases at BB and FS as well, they often have open box items in there, that have simply been opened. Got a 4gb for $185, and all was intact.

[jcoltage]

Td Bank Free Ipod With Chequing/ Gold Visa

[rhayward]

Appreciate the suggestions folks, thanks!

Rich