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iPod mini 2nd generation??

Nov 2, 2005 3:29AM PST

I wanted to buy an iPod mini, especially because a friend of mine said that they were new and improved from the one she has. But from looking at the CNET info, I can't tell if they are actually "new products". Are these iPods new? If so, why aren't they being advertised by the "big box stores"? This is going to be a gift so I don't feel OK about getting a new-in-box or refurbished item.

Any help? or recommendations?

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iPod Mini
Nov 3, 2005 4:53AM PST

is no longer produced or sold by Apple.
Are you sure it is the Mini that you are referring to and not the Nano or the Shuffle?
The only iPods that are produced and sold by Apple are the Nano, Shuffle and the 5th Generation 30/60Gb iPod.

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check apple's website
Nov 3, 2005 5:43AM PST

Check out Apple's website, you can get a refurbished mini for $159 or $199 on the "outlet" section of their website. They are not sold new by the bix box retailers however, the ipod nano replaced the mini.

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in most cases new
Nov 3, 2005 5:58AM PST

there are still lots of them out there since the Nano took it's place in the lineup