iPod Where to buy old iPods new?

[Pjr17]

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[grantbeest]

My 3rd generation iPod recently died. Having been my first iPod, I was used to using it and find it easier to navigate than my iPhone. I would like to buy one new (unopened, unused). Is there a place that I could buy a 3rd generation iPod new?

Every shop sells them still, should do anyway currys and dixons will if not check ebay

 

[maclover001]

Why not just get a Nano or Classic?

 

[11800506]

I don't think you can still by the 3rd gen new since it is a really old edition iPod. Also, there really isn't much point in doing so since they are very outdated. I would recommend just getting a Nano or Classic. You can get the previous generation pretty cheaply on the refurb or clearance section at the online Apple store.

 

[chris200x9]

Why not just get a Nano or Classic?

maybe he wants to run ipodlinux Apple is a butt and its not installable on the classic or new nanos because of encryption and copy protection issues.

 

[Pjr17]

Thanks

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[11800506]

Thanks guys, I'm just afraid that the new classic will be outdated soon (and I'm not a huge aluminum fan).

Well wouldn't a 3G iPod be a little more that a bit outdated too?
They were just updated so I don't think you have anything to worry about unless you were referring to the form factor, but that will be replaced by the iPod touch eventually which I don't think you're interested in.

 

[maclover001]

maybe he wants to run ipodlinux Apple is a butt and its not installable on the classic or new nanos because of encryption and copy protection issues.

I just wish someone would release a good media player that lets you run whatever the hell you want on it without restrictions.

YOU bought it. It's YOURS. Why should a company put all these restrictions on it?

 

[chewbaccacabra]

It took me a little while to get used to the classic coming from a 4th gen. Give it a chance. You will appreciate the extra space. At this point you would probably end up paying a "collectors" price for a boxed older ipod. I will recommend getting a refurbed 160GB on the Apple site. Room to grow.

 

[doobi18]

I'm just afraid that the new classic will be outdated soon (and I'm not a huge aluminum fan).

5th gen / classic are the same hardware wise (apart from aluminium), though the classic has revamped software/UI

I would suggest that the current classic will remain for a while and eventually be the last click-wheel iPod.

 

[Scarlet Fever]

I would suggest that the current classic will remain for a while and eventually be the last click-wheel iPod.

I would hope the clickwheel will be around for a long time. As cool as the touch is, I much prefer physical buttons.