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June 26, 2009 7:33 AM PDT

Get an 8GB iPod Nano for $124.99 shipped

by Rick Broida
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Apple's price on the current-generation 8GB iPod Nano: $149.

J&R's price on the current-generation 8GB iPod Nano: $124.99. Amazingly, that's for a new unit, not a refurb. And there's not a rebate in sight.

The catch? You have just one color option: yellow. (Don't worry, guys: It's a manly looking yellow.) J&R does carry all the other Nano colors, but they're priced at $139.99.

There's probably not much I can say about the Nano that you don't already know. And I've embedded CNET's First Look video if you want a quick overview.

Instead, I thought I'd list a few things you can do with the $25 (er, almost $25) you stand to save:

Assuming you were planning to buy a Nano anyway, what would you do with an extra 25 smackers?

Whatever the case, J&R says it has limited availability of these spiffy, yellow Nanos, so if you want in on the deal, click fast.

Update: As astute reader ZephyrVolta points out, the Apple Store is currently running a special on refurbished 8GB Nano players (again, 4th-gen): $99 shipped. They carry the same one-year warranty as new models, and they're available in all colors. Much better deal, IMHO!

Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog.
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by benignotx June 26, 2009 8:07 AM PDT
What can I do with the unlocked 3G wireless modem card for my lappy?
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by snowmans June 26, 2009 8:47 AM PDT
better check your math, that's a savings of $24.01, not $25.00
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by rickbroida June 26, 2009 9:11 AM PDT
Damn! Curse my English-major brain. ;)
by snowmans June 26, 2009 9:16 AM PDT
I'd have let you get away with it if it was $24.99, or even $24.50 with rounding but you were just too far off
by ZephyrVolta June 26, 2009 11:13 AM PDT
Apple store refurbs are essentially new. For $25 cheaper. In all the colors.
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by gojeffrey June 26, 2009 11:30 AM PDT
I'll add my voice to the apple store refurbs for $99. I just got one for the gym in the color of my choosing.
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by jspjsp June 26, 2009 4:10 PM PDT
amazon also sells every apple product new for cheaper. the ipod nano 8gb is 133.95 shipped for every color
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by play7 June 26, 2009 8:20 PM PDT
look at the apple site you see rebur nanos for $99.00 8 MB In all colors and a a little more for 16 mb a heck of a better deal then this
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by abundantsnotbob June 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT
Actually it's GB (gigabytes) not MB (megabytes). 1GB=1024MB
by play7 July 20, 2009 4:52 AM PDT
"by abundantsnotbob June 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT
Actually it's GB (gigabytes) not MB (megabytes). 1GB=1024MB"

LOL and who doesnt know this??????????Always one of these kiddies in every blog..........:/
by mmmbrains June 27, 2009 12:12 PM PDT
Ipod schmipod. I just received my refurbished Creative Zen. I love, love, love it! The sound is amazing as is the video.
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by ospideyo June 28, 2009 8:51 AM PDT
for $15 I will choose my color.
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by uptownfinish June 28, 2009 7:58 PM PDT
I just ordered the refurbished ipod 8gig nano 4th gen for $99. It works just as good as a new one. One draw back; it can't be customized with writing on the back or gift wrapped. If that matters to you of coarse
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