Recommendations for used iPods

[Kirkman]

Hey all,

I want to get an iPod for myself this Christmas, but I'm trying to exercise some financial restraint, so I am limiting my search to used models.

But financial motives aren't the only reason I am looking at used iPods. My Mac is a Pismo G3 running OS 10.3.0, so I don't want to buy an iPod that doesn't come with a FW cable. USB won't cut it. Additionally, a dock would be nice.

I've seen that SmallDog has 40gb 3rd gen iPods with dock and carrying case for $269. Apple seems to have the same thing at the same price. Smalldog also has a 15gb 2003 model for $179.

Any recommendations on what used model has the best value for price out there? Also, what are the reputable places to get them? I want to avoid eBay, because I don't want a model with a maxed-out battery or display problems, etc.

--Josh

[Convert]

Well, what do you want?

Do you want a colour screen? Better battery life? Or just the music?

[Kirkman]

No, I'm not interested in a color screen. I want to be able to play the music, hold all the songs, and have decent battery life.

And I want to get the accessories I need with the iPod... so, the FW cable, dock, etc. I don't want to spend extra buying them separately.

--Josh

[mw84]

You could go for a mini depending on how much space you need. Not sure about firewire though mine came with a usb cable. No colour screen, video playback etc but it does everything I want a music player to do i.e. play my music.

[limike28]

I have a 3G iPod, 30 GB. I highly recommend it for decent battery life, and a good stable ipod. If you are like me and really just care about music, this is a great choice.