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roders · Sep 23, 2006, 04:49 PM

Are there any difference between the 5G iPod videos and the latest ones aprt from a price drop for the 30gig version?
I can't find anywhere thats made a comparision on the web.

amazing · Sep 23, 2006, 04:52 PM

here's a well-informed comparison review:

Playlist: Review: Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006)

icruise · Sep 23, 2006, 04:54 PM

I have also added some info to the forum FAQ (at the top of the list of threads).

roders · Sep 23, 2006, 07:07 PM

Thnx 4 the superfast replies, really helpfull, an sorry for not reading the FAQ 1st! I'm interested in a 30 gig iPod 5g from the refurb apple store, really wana play games on it, and looks like I'll be fine long as I get the ipod software update 1.2, thnx again for the help.

Velocity211 · Sep 23, 2006, 07:55 PM

What about the U2 iPods? Did they get updated as well?

icruise · Sep 23, 2006, 07:57 PM

Yes they did.

imitchellg5 · Sep 23, 2006, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Velocity211

What about the U2 iPods? Did they get updated as well?

The new U2 iPods are amazing, I want one soooo bad. You should get one.

Velocity211 · Sep 23, 2006, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

The new U2 iPods are amazing, I want one soooo bad. You should get one.

I know, since they dropped the prices by $50. If only there's an 80GB version, I would buy one in a heartbeat.

amazing · Sep 23, 2006, 10:59 PM

The refurb prices are pretty amazing, also. I started looking at 2 GB nano refurb for $99, surely that really affordable--but then I noticed I could get a 4 GB mini refurb for the same price. Double the space. Wow, but I could get a 6 GB mini for $129, only $30 more. Of course, not as small or as durable, what with flash being more durable than a fragile HD. Ah, but it's more space.

Once I started considering the HD rather than the flash, you know they have the refurb 30 GB for $179, only $50 more than the 6 GB mini, but wow now I've got way more space. But is 30 GB really enough space? 'Cause for only $50 more, I could double the HD space, it's only $229 for a 60 GB video refurb...

So, in a short flight of fancy, I went from $99 to $229.

At that point I remembered that I was saving up for a Macbook, hopefully in about 3 months, when they get upgraded at MacWorld SF.

But it sure is funny what your imagination can do to your wallet.

roders · Sep 24, 2006, 08:24 AM

The above post made me smile

icruise · Sep 24, 2006, 08:34 AM

Yeah, I've had similar things happen to me. It's a testament to how well thought out Apple's price points are.

romeosc · Sep 24, 2006, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by roders

Thnx 4 the superfast replies, really helpfull, an sorry for not reading the FAQ 1st! I'm interested in a 30 gig iPod 5g from the refurb apple store, really wana play games on it, and looks like I'll be fine long as I get the ipod software update 1.2, thnx again for the help.

Refurb 60GB for $189 shipped 1 year Apple warranty!

http://www.smalldog.com/wag16929/atdealmacex

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Item: . . . . . . Wag #16929 | iPod 60gb Photo (2005, Apple Certified
Refurbished), FREE SHIPPING - $189! (Factory refurbished, 1 year factory
warranty)
Item #: . . . . . 1/APPF9830/r 41333
Qty: . . . . . . . 1
Price: . . . . . . 189.00
Total: . . . . . . 189.00
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal: . . . . . 189.00
Shipping Method: .
Shipping: . . . . . 0.00
Tax: . . . . . . . 0.00
Total Cost: . . . . 189.00

roders · Sep 24, 2006, 06:58 PM

Thnx 4 the heads up, but I live in the UK

Eug Wanker · Sep 25, 2006, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by romeosc

Refurb 60GB for $189 shipped 1 year Apple warranty!

http://www.smalldog.com/wag16929/atdealmacex

------------------------------------------------------
Item: . . . . . . Wag #16929 | iPod 60gb Photo (2005, Apple Certified
Refurbished), FREE SHIPPING - $189! (Factory refurbished, 1 year factory
warranty)
Item #: . . . . . 1/APPF9830/r 41333
Qty: . . . . . . . 1
Price: . . . . . . 189.00
Total: . . . . . . 189.00
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal: . . . . . 189.00
Shipping Method: .
Shipping: . . . . . 0.00
Tax: . . . . . . . 0.00
Total Cost: . . . . 189.00

That's not an iPod 5G. It's an iPod photo.

Anyways, I just ordered a 30 GB 5G refurb from Apple. Nice prices.

ArchiMark · Oct 11, 2006, 01:51 PM

Greetings,

Regarding the deal on a factory refurb 60GB 4G iPod Photo from SmallDog......

Given that there's the new 5.5G iPods out now, does it make any sense anymore to get a 4G model...understand the obvious differences in thickness, FW connection, photo vs video capability issues....

Would everyone spend a few more bucks and just go for the newer models or would you consider saving some $$ and getting a 4G?

Thanks for any thoughts...

Mark

Originally Posted by Eug Wanker

That's not an iPod 5G. It's an iPod photo.

Anyways, I just ordered a 30 GB 5G refurb from Apple. Nice prices.

roders · Oct 11, 2006, 02:04 PM

I went 4 a refurb 5g Vid ipod, but it's a personal choice, price Vs features you need I guess, it's up2 u.

icruise · Oct 11, 2006, 02:46 PM

I'd definitely recommend the 5G over the 4G unless you're talking a really huge difference in price.

ArchiMark · Oct 11, 2006, 05:12 PM

Thanks for your input, roders and lcruise!

Every bit helps...

Mark

acidpants · Oct 31, 2006, 04:42 PM

I still have a 4G :-(

Does anyone else? Or has everyone upgraded to the sweet 5.5Gs?

ArchiMark · Oct 31, 2006, 04:55 PM

Well, acidpants, if it's any consolation, I received a new 60GB iPod Photo yesterday...

Decided to go with that one now as I'm probably going to get it iModded by RedWineAudio due to all the rave reviews I read about it over at Head-Fi....only 4G iPods can be modded...

Figured this will take care of me for awhile until Apple comes out with 'real video iPods' (ie, larger than 2.5" displays...) and saved some $$ on initial costs this way...

Anyway, that's what I did....

Originally Posted by acidpants

I still have a 4G :-(

Does anyone else? Or has everyone upgraded to the sweet 5.5Gs?