Time to retire the 8 tracks

(update: Sony Walkman available for $120 after new $50 off code WALKMAN50)

I am thinking it might be time to replace my iPod, which is about 6 years old.  Vintage works for record players, but not for MP3 players.  There are a number of good deals on the video/MP3 players:

• iPod (new):
  • Newegg.com is selling iPods with a bundled
    Kensington 4-in-1 charger.  Check out the
    4GB iPod nano for $134
    (vs. $150 list) and the
    8GB iPod nano for $174 (vs. $200 list).  Sales tax in CA and $6 shipping.  Good deal if you don't live in California and/or if you like the charger ($17 value).
  
  
  
  • Amazon sells iPod nanos for the same price (but no charger) after free shipping (4GB for $140 & 8GB for $180).  Sales tax in WA and ND.



• iPod (refurbished):
  • Buy.com is selling a recertified 4GB iPod nano for $99.  Shipping is free, but tax in CA.
  
  
  
  • Apple.com is selling refurbished iPods at some very good prices and with some bonuses.  Shipping is free, but tax in most states.  Really good current deals are:
    • iPod nanos for $20-30 off plus a free $15 iTunes gift card (4GB for $130 & 8GB for $170)
    
    
    
    • 
      iPod shuffle (1GB) for $40 (latest generation)
      



• Sony Walkman
  
  • Sonystyle.com is selling an 8GB video/MP3 player for $130 (vs. $200 regular price) using coupon code WALKMAN40 (expires April 10).  Free shipping.  Available in silver and black.  This player (NWZ-A818) has excellent reviews on Amazon, but be aware that Sony recently introduced a newer model though at a considerably higher price.



• Sandisk (MP3 only): check out last week's post for the Sandisk 2GB player for $20 (a $2 price drop).

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