Ipods question

[andave_ya]

This is ridiculous. I come here for all and any information about anything. Anyways, I'm going to get a 4GB blue ipod but because I don't want to fork over quite that much money I'm going to get a refurbished one. Do you think I should buy a brand-new one or refurbished? It'll be used when I go on trips or vacations. I won't be using it at home which means I won't be using it hours every day. And I'm really careful with my stuff (my Mom left her crystals around the house when I was a toddler, that's how careful I am) so it should last a very long time. And finally, should I get it from Amazon or Costco? Thanks all; I thought I'll ask since it seems many people here own ipods.

[the silent x]

costco, they have the lowest prices, if your going to be using it for vacations and stuff, get a new one, not the refurbished one, if it's refurbished, you don't know how the other owner took care of it, fork over the money and it will last forever

[papayahed]

I'm on the fence, is there warranty on the refurbished one? If so I might go for that one.

[Mortis Anarchy]

There are other types of mp3 players though...I'm just saying even though I have an ipod, but I use mine religiously. You can get another kind of mp3 player for cheaper than an iPOD...

[papayahed]

There are other types of mp3 players though...I'm just saying even though I have an ipod, but I use mine religiously. You can get another kind of mp3 player for cheaper than an iPOD...

oh, that's true....I have a non-ipod and love it!!

[Brigitte]

If you won't use it all the time (24/7, like I do) then its best to get a regular mp3 player... much cheaper. And even if you take care of it to the best of your abilities, iPods, typically after about a year, start having problems. Right after the 1-year warranty ends, without a doubt - trouble will start abrewin' with that iPod.

[Mortis Anarchy]

oh, that's true....I have a non-ipod and love it!!

I love mine too!!! I have a 30GB one...but I listen to music 24/7...but yeah, if you won't use it that much, I wouldn't blow a bunch of money on a Ipod or risk not getting good quality...go for a regular mp3 player. There are some really cool ones too!:)