Best deal on ipod touch?

[Bren's Mom]

We're looking at the 8gb (? Whatever the least expensive one is.) for dss.

And what will he really need with it? A case for sure. And an extra charger/USB (as he has 2 homes this is easier than bringing back and forth). Anything else?

 

[spima3]

We're looking at the 8gb (? Whatever the least expensive one is.) for dss.
And what will he really need with it? A case for sure. And an extra charger/USB (as he has 2 homes this is easier than bringing back and forth). Anything else?

Well, a friend of mine bought hers at ToysRUS a while back. They were $199, but came w/a $15 itune card and $25 TRU gift card. I think even last week or so they were offering a similar deal.
I plan on getting DD one for Xmas as well, and the $199 seems to be the going rate.

I don't know what else you would get. So far I picked up a couple of basic sleeves at the Dollar Store. Another friend bought them as well, and said they were as good as the more expensive one her DD had. I'll be taking note as well as to what else we might need.

lori

 

[wendypooh]

http://www.black-friday.net/toysrus-ad-scan.html


I'm hoping this is for the 3rd gen. one - as that is the one DS wants - the ad from what I can make out doesn't specify.

 

[Blue.Fairy2]

Thought you should know if you are looking at the 3rd gen 8 gig touch...

Not every member of the third-generation iPod Touch family is created equally. Essentially, the 8GB iPod Touch model is still running on second-generation hardware that uses a slower processor than the 32GB and 64GB models and lacks support for new features such as Voice Control, OpenGL graphic support, and advanced accessibility features. As we've already seen with the first-generation Touch, future updates to the iPod firmware may bring features that only the latest hardware will support. Obviously, the 8GB model's $199 price tag makes it attractive to prospective buyers, but be aware that the lower price comes at the cost of performance and a few features.

 

[Spaceace5150]

Does anyone have any experience with the extended warranty that Toys R Us Offers? Or do they?

 

[MCazer]

I have the original Ipod touch 16g from apple.com (a refurbished one). I have updated it to the new firmware.

I just bought my husband a 2nd gen 16g refurbished for Christmas for the same price as the 8gb in the stores. I have had no problem with it. And the packaging it comes in is fine for gift giving. A child would never even know it was a refurb.

just go to apples website, and and click on the refurb link, it is usually on the bottom left side of the page.

They offer free shipping.

 

[buzz1fan]

I think i am getting my husband the refurb 16gb gen 2, since the gen 3 8gb doesnt have many differences in it. But do you all normally get the extended warranty? I know it is not for accidents.