Score a refurbished iPod Touch for $199 shipped

Even the Cheapskate thinks it's worth the money.

(Credit: Apple)

The online Apple Store is clearing out 8GB iPod Touch refurbs for $199 shipped. That's a pretty sweet price considering that they sell new for $299. And I'm here to tell you: The Touch is the single greatest thing since sliced bread.

Essentially an iPhone without the phone, the iPod Touch does music, videos, photos, e-mail, Web browsing, and tons more, and looks Jessica Alba-sexy while doing it. The new 2.0 software update adds support for games, e-books, Internet radio, the New York Times, and countless other applications. (My current favorites: Aurora Feint, Bejeweled 2, and eReader.)

I'm not sure if said update is included, even though the product description reads "current software release." My guess: Plan on spending 10 bucks for the 2.0 upgrade. It's well worth it. Indeed, I own a 16GB Touch, and it's my single favorite possession, bar none. The only problem with this deal is that 8GB of storage will fill up in a hurry, so you may want to consider splurging on the 16GB model ($299 refurbished, down from $399 new).

[truvu500]

Can this iPod touch be used as a PDA? Thanks.

[rickbroida]

A limited one, but yes. Out of the box it can sync with Outlook. And there's now a boatload of to-do apps available from the App Store. But it's no good for appointment alarms and the like.

[llamaking12]

well the ipod touch has wifi in it and i think if u jail break it can b a pda but i would not suuggest doing that

[Vegaman_Dan]

FYI: The Touch does not come shipped with 2.0 at this time. Apple still charges you with the $10 upgrade if you want it. You'll need to wait a few weeks/months for the current inventory to sell out first before you see new units trickling in with the new firmware update. Those on the shelf now are all 1.1.4.

[pjcjcpa]

Is there any word on whether the price on the itouch will be reduced? With the price cut of the iphone, a reduction in the itouch seems logical.