Buy Cheap iPods | iPod Nano, iPod Video, iPod Touch

Recently we have received a lot of e-mail requests of people looking for a cheap iPod mini.  Well look no further, we have the sources you need to get a super cheap ipod mini. They key differences between the mini and it’s big brother the classic is the size. Both the size of the actual unit and the hard drive on the inside. The mini usually comes in 8gb, 16gb, and 32gb. Usually people who are buying their first iPod start with the mini and work their way up to a classic or a touch. The mini is perfect for the “on-the-go” sort of person who wants a media player for working out or traveling. Super small and portable is what makes the mini king.

Check out these great deals:

APPLE IPOD MINI 6GB 2ND GENERATION PINK - M9805LL/A US $69.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 7:14:06 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple 4 GB iPod Mini 4GB MP3 Player 2nd Gen Blue US $69.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 7:44:03 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod mini 2nd Generation Silver (6 GB, M9801LL.. US $115.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 8:33:02 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple 4 GB iPod Mini 4GB MP3 Player 2nd Gen Green US $69.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 11:27:04 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple 4 GB iPod Mini 4GB MP3 Player 2nd Gen Blue US $69.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 12:19:04 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple 4GB IPOD MINI US $50.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 14:30:00 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple 4 GB iPod Mini 4GB MP3 Player 2nd Gen Green US $69.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 16:04:03 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple 4 GB iPod Mini 4GB MP3 Player 2nd Gen Silver US $75.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 16:42:01 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple Mini Apple Ipod 4GB 2nd Generation MP3 Player US $67.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 20:41:03 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

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According to this latest PC Magazine article entitled, “Ten MP3 Players—All Under $150” you might not need an iPod after all.  The goal of this article was to persuade you that there is much more out there besides that coveted iPod Touch.  However, that doesn’t mean that iPod’s themselves are out of the question.  They are simply suggesting you go for the much more affordable iPod Touch.  The article states,

“Budget MP3 players market can be divided into three categories. First up we have “Ultra-Cheap”—simple devices that don’t offer much additional functionality beyond basic music playback. These players typically cost well under $100 and make good choices for music lovers on a budget, or anyone who fears losing an expensive device to a treadmill or, worse, the cold, hard pavement. Compact and portable, at this price they’re also easily replaceable. Players like the screenless Apple iPod shuffle and the cute SanDisk Sansa Fuze are top picks.” (read the full article here)

The article itself lists 10 amazing MP3 players that won’t put a huge dent in your pocket book.  So next time your thinking about purchasing a cheap iPod, consider some alternatives before you make the choice.  But, don’t listen to us, we’re still pushing for Apple.

Very Cheap iPods:

Apple iPod Shuffle 4GB Black with $25.00 iTunes Card US $76.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 8:42:17 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

2x♥1GB APPLE IPOD SHUFFLE blue X 2♥SAME DAY FREE SHIP! US $72.86 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 9:46:21 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

MP4 Touch Screen MP3 1gb 2gb 4gb shuffle nano FM ipod US $75.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 10:51:18 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Brand New 2 G Blue Apple Ipod Shuffle (2nd Generation) US $55.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 15:43:42 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

NEW Apple iPod Shuffle 4GB - 3rd Generation Black US $67.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 16:41:12 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod shuffle 3rd Generation Black (4 GB) MP3 P... US $50.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 18:36:54 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

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Looking for constant news stories regarding Apple, the iPod and iPhone? Then you might want to check out DIGG. This social “news” website has user-submitted and voted on news stories to assure the freshest content:

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Super Cheap iPods.

Looking to purchase a cheap apple iPod? Then you came to the right place. Check out this wide variety of apple products on super sale for a low low price. As always you won’t need a coupon code or promo code for free shipping, these low prices are an everyday thing. eBay is by far the best place to purchase a new, used, or refurbished unit.

New Apple iPod Nano 16GB (4th Generation) Pink US $144.37 (34 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:07:48 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod 16GB TOUCH WiFi 2ND GEN Video GRADE A US $202.59 (12 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:11:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

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Nike Shox Turbo VI 6 + Black Silver White 8 IPOD US $76.49 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:15:05 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Nike Shox Turbo + VII 7 SL White Black Silver IPOD 10.5 US $76.49 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:15:05 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

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*NEW* MyVu SHADES 301 MEDIA VIEWER ~FOR iPod & iPhone!~ US $87.95 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:16:59 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Used Apple iPod nano 3rd Generation Black 8 GB US $66.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:17:45 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation (8 GB) MP3 Player US $142.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:28:26 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

BRAND NEW IN BOX APPLE iPOD NANO 16GB US $125.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:29:59 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE C US $155.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:31:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod 8GB NANO 4TH Generation BLACK New! US $117.50 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:31:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

SDI iHome IH6 Clock Radio for Ipod in White NEW! IH6WR US $84.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:35:11 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Harman kardon DP1 DP-1 iPod Car Control BRAND NEW US $64.98 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:35:37 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

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APPLE IPOD 30 GB...BLACK........L@@K!!! US $77.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:38:36 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod 8GB Nano 4TH GENERATION BLUE New! US $102.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:00 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE A US $155.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

16GB iPod Touch - 1st Generation - Mint Condition US $122.50 (8 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:49 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod touch (32 GB) MP3 Player- iTouch - 1st Gen US $212.50 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:45:36 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod nano Green (8 GB) MP3 Player LNIB US $91.00 (23 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:50:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod Model 20GB Portable MP3 Player 4th Gen US $99.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:50:20 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Enjoy and check back everyday because the stock is continually changing!

Who Invented the iPod?

Today’s question of the day has probably crossed all of our minds at some point. Who actually thought of inventing the iPod?

To answer this question there are really two parts… The simple part and the long explanation. We will give you both:

Simple Explanation:
Jonathan Ive, currently a senior VP at Apple, is widely regarded as the main person responsible with the industrial design behind the original iPod and other manifestations thereof.

You can read an article about him on Wikipedia or visit his fan website.

Long Story:
iPod came from Apple’s “digital hub” category,[5] when the company began creating software for the growing market of personal digital devices. Digital cameras, camcorders and organizers had well-established mainstream markets, but the company found existing digital music players “big and clunky or small and useless” with user interfaces that were “unbelievably awful,”[5] so Apple decided to develop its own. As ordered by CEO Steve Jobs, Apple’s hardware engineering chief Jon Rubinstein assembled a team of engineers to design the iPod line, including hardware engineers Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey,[6] and design engineer Jonathan Ive.[5] The product was developed in less than one year and unveiled on October 23, 2001. Jobs announced it as a Mac-compatible product with a 5 GB hard drive that put “1,000 songs in your pocket.”

Uncharacteristically, Apple did not develop the iPod software entirely in-house, instead using PortalPlayer’s reference platform based on 2 ARM cores. The platform had rudimentary software running on a commercial microkernel embedded operating system. PortalPlayer had previously been working on an IBM-branded MP3 player with Bluetooth headphones.[5] Apple contracted another company, Pixo, to help design and implement the user interface under the direct supervision of Steve Jobs.[5] As development progressed, Apple continued to refine the software’s look and feel. Starting with the iPod Mini, the Chicago font was replaced with Espy Sans. Later iPods switched fonts again to Podium Sans — a font similar to Apple’s corporate font, Myriad. iPods with color displays then adopted some Mac OS X themes like Aqua progress bars, and brushed metal in the lock interface. In 2007, Apple modified the iPod interface again with the introduction of the sixth-generation iPod Classic and third-generation iPod Nano by changing the font to Helvetica and, in most cases, splitting the screen in half by displaying the menus on the left and album artwork, photos, or videos on the right (whichever was appropriate for the selected item).
(From Wikipedia)

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APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE C US $155.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:31:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE A US $155.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod touch (32 GB) MP3 Player- iTouch - 1st Gen US $212.50 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:45:36 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod nano Green (8 GB) MP3 Player LNIB US $91.00 (23 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:50:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod Model 20GB Portable MP3 Player 4th Gen US $99.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:50:20 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Clarion DXZ386USB iPOD/AUX/USB/MP3/WMA/ACC RECEIVER US $158.28 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:55:52 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation (8 GB) WIFI MP3 Player US $155.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:56:17 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Sources:
Wikipedia
Tweak Expert
WikiAnswers
MacObserver

Definition of iPod

We thought we could follow-up last week’s question (What does iPod stand for?) with this stumper:

Define iPod

Dictionary.com has this to say:
iPod
noun
(trademark) a pocket-sized device used to play music files

Pretty vague yet almost sounds about right until they throw this in…
IPOD
International Program of Ocean Drilling

Well that’s no good! They are just taking us back to the acronym thing again. But, we want to know… What really does iPod mean?

Let it be known, we checked every official source and got majority bullshit response. The best possible definition we got for what iPod means, is from a random website called mariosalexandrou.com this is it…

iPod Definition

An iPod is a palm-sized, electronic device primarily created to play music. Unlike a traditional Walkman or portable CD-player, the iPod is capable of storing a large number of tracks and playing for many, many hours on a single battery charge.

The iPod owes much of its success not in what it does, but in how it does it. Apple, the creator of the iPod, seems to have found the perfect combination of simplicity and functionality. Plus, a clever
marketing campaign and Apple’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant, resulted in the iPod striking a chord with the right demographic in a way that no other portable music player has in recent times.

Bravo Mario, you’ve done it yet again! Check back next week for another iPod mystery question solved.

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Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation (8 GB) MP3 Player US $142.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:28:26 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE C US $155.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:31:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE A US $155.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

16GB iPod Touch - 1st Generation - Mint Condition US $122.50 (8 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:49 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod touch (32 GB) MP3 Player- iTouch - 1st Gen US $212.50 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:45:36 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod 32GB TOUCH WiFi 2ND GEN Video GRADE B US $207.50 (24 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:51:00 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

iPod Nano Cases

Looking to wrap up your new iPod nano in a flashy new case? Then you have come to the right place. Here are our top (3) recommendations for what you should do for an iPod nano case:

1. eBay: This cheap yet effective method works almost every time. You can buy a cover here at nearly 1/10th the price of a retail store. They have all the latest styles and trends. Available on auctions or buy-it-now style this method makes dirt cheap shopping for all 3 generations of nano. In fact you could probably buy all three for the price you pay for one case in-store.

Click Here to eBay Search: Cheap iPod Nano Cases.

2.Make it yourself. Feeling crafty? Good well then hit-up Wired.com to find out how you can make a high-quality iPod Nano case yourself from a used bicycle inner tube.

3. Go InCase If your a billionaire like me then you might want to go with the pros. The pros being InCase. These stylish case-makers put out some of the sexiest covers we have ever seen. They don’t even pay us to say this stuff. Honestly if you’ve got the dough - buy one of these. You probably won’t regret it . And hey, if you do you can always go back to eBay…

What does iPod stand for?

Today’s question of the day is one shrouded in mystery and debate. There are several conflicting sources on this question however, the general consensus is that it stands for:

“iPod” = for “i” for Internet and “Pod” for “Portable Open Database”

Explanation: The “i” is the same as it is in iBook and iMac, it stands for “internet”. POD is from the internal prototypes Apple used to create the software, it stands for Portable Open Database which is essentially the software that runs an iPod.

Alternate answers include:
Interface Protocol Option Devices

Wikipedia offers this insight to the matter:
The name iPod was proposed by Vinnie Chieco, a freelance copywriter, who (with others) was called by Apple to figure out how to introduce the new player to the public. After Chieco saw a prototype, he thought of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey and the phrase “Open the pod bay door, Hal!”, which refers to the white EVA Pods of the Discovery One spaceship.[5] Apple researched the trademark and found that it was already in use. Joseph N. Grasso of New Jersey had originally listed an “iPod” trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in July 2000 for Internet kiosks. The first iPod kiosks had been demonstrated to the public in New Jersey in March 1998, and commercial use began in January 2000, but had apparently been discontinued by 2001. The trademark was registered by the USPTO in November 2003, and Grasso assigned it to Apple Computer, Inc. in 2005.

Well, there you have it folks. There is still no clear answer for what the iPod stands for. Perhaps it’s an acronym or maybe just brand name. You be the judge!

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APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE C US $155.00 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:31:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

APPLE iPod TOUCH 8GB WIFI MP3 Video 1st Gen GRADE A US $155.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:41:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod touch (32 GB) MP3 Player- iTouch - 1st Gen US $212.50 (16 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:45:36 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod nano Green (8 GB) MP3 Player LNIB US $91.00 (23 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:50:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Apple iPod Model 20GB Portable MP3 Player 4th Gen US $99.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:50:20 PDT Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Clarion DXZ386USB iPOD/AUX/USB/MP3/WMA/ACC RECEIVER US $158.28 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:55:52 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

Sources:
Wikipedia
Yahoo
Acronyms Dictionary
iLounge

Top 5 Best Sites for iPod Games.

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New Apple iPod shuffle 4 GB Black (3rd Generation) US $65.00 (23 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:06:11 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

PHILIPS IPOD DOCKING DOCK STATION STEREO SYSTEM USB/SD US $148.90 End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 6:06:50 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list

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Check out what we dugg up from SlashDot…

Tue Oct 23, 2001 02:20 PM

Link to the original SlashDot article entitled, “Apple releases iPod”

The BrownFury writes
“At an invitation only event Apple has released their new MP3 player called the iPod. iPod is the size of a deck of cards. 2.4″ wide by 4″ tall by .78″ thick 6.5 ounces. 5 GB HDD, 10 hr battery life, charged via FireWire. Works as a firewire drive as well. Works in conjunctions with iTunes 2. Here are Live updates”
. No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.

Not only did SlashDot insult the iPod it filed this article in the “well-thats-not-very-exciting dept.” We guess iPod had the last laugh here. SlashDot didn’t have it all wrong though. The original iPod wasn’t the most exciting multimedia player in the world, it just did what other gadgets did already - better. And it still does!

Slashdot is still an amazing website and continues to make good and bad predictions of the future