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Best iPod Classic Prices
2012.02.13
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Apple last updated the iPod classic on Sept. 9, 2009,
bumping capacity from 120 GB to 160 GB. While many have anticipated the
end of the iPod classic in recent years, Apple continues to sell the
high-capacity, disk-based iPod classic. When the cost of 128 GB of
flash memory approaches that of the 160 GB drive in the Classic, we may
finally see the Classic move away from hard drive storage.
The iPod classic retains the traditional iPod size and and format, and the current model is the thinnest yet. The iPod classic has an improved navigation system compared with older hard drive iPods, and it uses Cover Flow.
iPods aren't just for music, photos, and video; they're also a great way to backup and transport files between computers, especially with the 80-160 GB capacity of the various Classic models.
Because of the breadth of the iPod line, we have separate iPod price trackers for classic iPods, iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle.
Apple released a helpful guide, Identifying Different iPod Models, and we've also produced Low End iPod's iPod Guide. In brief:
- 1G iPods (2001/02) have a scroll wheel that physically turns with buttons surrounding the wheel and a FireWire port up top.
- 2G iPods (2002) have a touch wheel and a FireWire port up top.
- 3G iPods (2003/04) have a touch wheel, four buttons, and a dock connector.
- 4G iPods (2004) have a click wheel and a dock connector.
4G iPods with color displays are listed as color or photo. 5G and 5.5G iPods are video iPods; they are not compatible with iTunes Movie Rentals. Only the iPod classic (a.k.a. 6G iPod) is compatible with rented movies.
Best Used iPod Prices
- 40 GB, $80, PowerMax
- 160 GB, $190, PowerMax
Best Refurbished iPod Prices
- none listed today
Best New iPod Prices
- 160 GB (2009), $230, Amazon.com, B&H, MacMall (all else being equal, Low End Mac earns more through Amazon.com)
Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is usually (but not always) included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.
Factory refurbished items carry an Apple one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Store refurbished items may vary. Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .
Buying through some of these links benefits Low End Mac. Buying at these prices benefits you.
New and Demo iPods
Prices are for iPod classic unless otherwise noted.
Amazon.com
Free ground shipping. Amazon.com has a wide selection of iPod classic accessories. Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.
Apple Store US
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.
- 160 GB, $249 shipped
Apple Store Canada
Free ground shipping.
- 160 GB, C$279 shipped
B&H
B&H offers free ground shipping.
- 160 GB, $229.99 shipped
J&R
Free shipping on orders over $25.
- 160 GB, $239.88 shipped
MacMall
Free ground shipping. Higher price for engraved iPods. MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, an WI.
- 160 GB, $229.99 shipped
PC Connection Express
Free ground shipping. PC Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, IL, NC, NJ, NY, and OH.
PowerMax
Free ground shipping.
- 160 GB, $239.95 shipped
Refurbished iPods
Apple refurbished iPods have a full Apple warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Inventory subject to availability of refurbished iPods.
Apple Store US
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.
- none listed today
Apple Store Canada
Free ground shipping.
- none listed today
Used & Store Refurbished iPods
Used and store refurbished iPods have a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare. 1G = first generation, 2G = second generation, 3G = third generation, 4G = fourth generation (clickwheel), 5G = fifth generation (video), 5.5G = brighter video.
PowerMax
Free ground shipping on orders over $100. Used iPods do not included used earbuds.
- used 40 GB 4G, $79.95
- used 160 GB classic, black, $189.95
Small Dog Electronics
$4.99 flat-rate shipping.
- demo 160 GB silver (2009), $239.99
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