Get a refurbished 8GB iPod Nano for $99 shipped

New Nanos means lower prices on old Nanos.

(Credit: Apple)

Run, don't walk, to the Apple store if you want to scoop up a third-gen iPod Nano for peanuts. You can get a refurbished 8GB Nano in blue, black, green, pink, or silver for just $99 shipped. Or you can grab a refurbished 4GB Nano in silver for $79 shipped (same link). The latter is 20 bucks cheaper than I've ever seen it, and I've never seen the 8GB model for under $100.

I won't debate the merits of the Nano versus other media players (like the 8GB SanDisk Sansa).

Bottom line: it's an iPod--one of my favorite iPods, in fact--and it's a steal at these prices. (Don't take my word: CNET loved the third-gen Nano, too.) And let's hear it for Apple for offering a full one-year warranty on these refurbs.

You know, gift-giving season is just around the corner. Now's your chance to line up something sweet for under the tree/menorah/Festivus pole and save some moolah at the same time. And this year, don't forget your favorite blogger(s).

[ktappe]

A very minor nitpick, but there's no pink. It's [Red] (as in Bono's [Red] that supports AIDS research.)

[rickbroida]

Hmmm... I see pink, not red, when I browse the nano models in the refurb store.

[kennethyee]

Went to Pasadena, CA store. None to be had; all shipped back when new ones came out. Same is true of Glendale.

Is this news correct?

[rickbroida]

My apologies for the poor wording: I meant run to Apple's Web store, not a brick-and-mortar. Thought the link immediately following made that clear.

[rta53]

I think he is referring to the online Apple store, not a local store.

[ruthbawarshi]

Went to Costco last week and they are there for $99 and are new not refurbished. They had plenty. Why buy refurbished when you can get new for same price?

[arlenesauce]

The Ipod at the apple store online is great I bought mine at full price and then bought my grandaughter one for 79 also if you have a 99 cent stor by u they have great covers (leather )for less than a buck that were like 20 bucks