Apple Certified Refurbished iPod classic (current generation)

Also: 1% cashback

Refurbished iPod classic, 80GB - $179
Holds up to 20,000 songs
Up to 30 hours of music playback
Up to 5 hours of video playback
4.9 ounces
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches
Apple Earphones
USB cable
Dock adapter

Refurbished iPod classic, 160GB - $279
Holds up to 40,000 songs
Up to 40 hours of music playback
Up to 7 hours of video playback
5.7 ounces
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.53 inches
Apple Earphones
USB cable
Dock adapter

Apple Certified Refurbished Products:
- Quality products/great prices
- Stringent refurbishment process prior to sale
- Covered by Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty
- AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased
- Supplies are limited

Is this a "I want it inside me" kind of deal or just so so?

buy.com has refurbished 80gb silver iPod classic for $159 with free shipping. Just bought one.

I bought two Nanos - one from Apple and one from Buy.com. The Apple one came with real Apple earbuds, and a one-year Apple warranty. The Buy.com one was not refurbished by Apple, but rather from a third party, came with aftermarket earbuds, and a 60-day warranty.

Since mine are Nanos, I am not as concerned with the warranty -- they were both around $100 and don't have hard drives. On an 80GB classic, I would opt for a one-year warranty for $20, especially if you have one of the many credit cards that offers a double warranty.

ipod 160gb (new, not refurb) is available from Amazon for $298, no tax for most. saves a few $ from the Apple Store purchase.