iPod 5G Nano Stolen; Now What?

[MaxMike]

Today at school, my 5G iPod nano was left on my laptop to charge. I left it for 2-3 minutes to go check something, and then when I came back I noticed that only the charging cable was left dangling on the floor. They did a whole thing to try to get it, but to no avail. So now I am at a crossroad: I of course give it a day or two to see if anything comes up. But if nothing appears, would it be better to get a new 6G nano, or a clearance or refurb 5G? I am not super crazy about the touchscreen, but I am guessing I could always get accustomed to it. Still, I would almost rather get a new iPod than a refurb that someone already had. I did not use the video camera a lot so that is not a selling point very much, but possibly the ability to play videos will (further thinking needed). Any advice?

BTW, I called Apple and I'm appalled that there is no flagging system that would mark serial numbers if they are reported stolen

 

[Hellhammer]

Contact the school, maybe they have security tapes or something.

 

[rdowns]

Shocking that they didn't take your Dell laptop also.

 

[r2fa3l]

offense intended.
who the hell leaves their technology unattended.

good luck finding your iPod though

 

[peterja]

offense intended.
who the hell leaves their technology unattended.

who the hell steals?

 

[shadowbird423]

who the hell steals?

EXACTLY.
I had my iPod Nano (2G) stolen about 6 months after I got it (out of my backpack). The kid that stole it got kicked out from Canisius for drug possession before I figured out it was him.

My new iPad DOES NOT LEAVE MY SIGHT.
Its the only way to be sure... Quite sad.

On topic, buy a 5G on clearance (I don't see anything fantastic about the new Nano).

 

[wordoflife]

I would prefer to get the 5g nano because I like the scroll wheel. You can buy it new, here:

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPod-Bl...HDTC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1287008390&sr=8-3

 

[psingh01]

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[psingh01]

who the hell steals?

Theives? Shouldn't expect a thief to not steal your stuff. It's like not driving defensively and expecting everyone else on the road to drive safely.

 

[MaxMike]

offense intended.
who the hell leaves their technology unattended.

well im sorry i'm not god (perfect) like you are =P. i'm 17; you live and learn from the mistakes you make. my friend told me the teachers that were there have a hunch of who it is. and i think it would be a bit hard to hide an entire laptop, especially when they checked everyones backpacks since no one fessed up.

 

[Brucewl]

I think it's time to buy a new iPod touch for you, and keep it safer.

 

[0007776]

If it doesn't turns up, which it most likely wont, I would suggest getting a refurb 5G, you can't tell the difference between a refurb and a new one other than the packaging it comes in. So you don't need to worry about the fact that someone had it before you.