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There is an active thread at Macintouch about shipping delays from Dell of up to 45 days for iPods that were discounted over $80 for one day only (reported at iLounge). Other users having this issue? I bought mine on May 19, and currently there is an estimated ship date of July 7.

Dealmac: ClubMac offers the iPod 20GB for Mac or PC for $269. That’s $30 off our last mention and the lowest price we know to be available. Plus, a mail-in rebate yields free shipping. Rebate ends June 30, 2003.

Apple Store has factory refurbished, original iPod 5GB for Mac or Windows at $149. Shipping is free and comes with a one-year warranty.

Dealmac: A reader notes that The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished iPod 20GB for PC for $299 in its Special Deals section. Although we’ve seen new, factory-sealed units for $20 less than this, it’s the lowest price we know to be currently available for this discontinued iPod. Shipping is free, although sales tax is added where applicable. A one-year Apple warranty applies.

Dealmac: Dell Home again offers the iPod 10GB for $269.10 in its Software and Peripherals store, as a reader found. It’s the lowest price we know to be available for a current-generation iPod. Shipping is free.

The Apple Store has 2nd generation 10GB iPods for Mac and Windows available for $199. The package contains the following items:

(1) 10GB iPOD w/rechargeable lithium battery (with new touchpad)
(1) Headphones (new earbud-style)
(1) Remote and Carrying Case
(1) Apple iPod Power Adapter
(1) Apple FireWire Cable (2m)
(1) Manual
(1) CD-ROM Disc w/iTunes and electronic documentation
(1) One Year Warranty limited

I purchased a new 2nd gen 20GB Mac iPod from MacWarehouse last night.  They still have some in stock, and 2nd day shipping was a mere $11.13.  Search for “MicroWarehouse Part #: ACC5888.”  In addition to my old 10GB iPod, I now have 30GB total storage, and the buttons are where I want them!

Dealmac: Dell Home offers the new iPod 10GB for $299 in its Software and Peripherals store. Add an item costing $1 or more to your cart, such as this Verbatim CD-R/CD-RW media combo pack for $9.45, and apply coupon code “B0521ABA514C” to knock the net price to $269. It’s the best price we’ve seen for a current generation iPod. Offer ends today.

Supercuts.com is offering a contest to win a new 10GB iPod. Match hairstyles to celebrity heads. Everyone who gets all 12 right is entered into a drawing for an iPod and I don’t think many will get them all right so odds are good!

Dealmac: MacWarehouse is the latest merchant to offer a reduced price on the discontinued iPod 20GB for Mac, as a reader found. It now costs $294.95 plus $11 shipping. That’s among the lowest total mail-order prices we know to be available.

Deals On The Web: Dell is offering the new 30GB iPod for $499/15GB iPod for $399. Order by 5/22 for an instant 10% discount to drop the price down to (30GB -$449.10) (15GB $359.10). TODAY (Monday 5/19/2003) only, take an additional $40 off with coupon code “91088152AF61” for a final price of (30GB - $409.10) (15GB $319.10). With Free ground shipping, it’s the lowest current price we’ve seen. Offer ends tonight at 11 PM CST.

MacWarehouse is advertising the 20GB iPod for $294.95. You must contact MacWarehouse for shipping status. “Most orders for items currently not available can be filled in less than 2 weeks.”

Dealmac: iPod 15GB for $314, 30GB for $404 8:58 am
Dell Home offers the new iPod 15GB for $359.10 in its Software and Peripherals store. (Place it in your cart to see the lower price.) Add an item costing $1 or more (CD/DVD media) to your cart and apply coupon code “D048D84F4953” to further chop the price to $314.10. It’s the best price we’ve seen by $80. The 30GB iPod is also available for $404.10 after coupon and instant discount. Offer ends today 5/15.

iLounger Jimmy Q has emailed us with a deal at Dell.com for the new iPod 15GB. This is only available by calling 1-800-999-DELL. There is an automatic 10% discount on all peripherals and accessories. You also get an additional $35 off $350 with coupon code 15A19A4B7879. Which brings the total to $324.10 and there is free shipping on orders over $49. No tax in most states. For more information on the success people are having with this deal, check out the forum thread at FatWallet.com

Audible has announced support for all new iPod models and is offering free a month free trial membership to AudibleListener which includes either one audiobook and one 1-month subscription, or two audiobooks.

Dealmac: JumpSpace offers discounts on the new line of Apple iPods. The 10GB iPod costs $273.93, the 15GB iPod costs $365.57, and the 30GB iPod costs $457.24. Each is the lowest price we’ve seen, although you’ll need a membership at JumpSpace (which costs $9.95 per year) to make a purchase. dealmac readers can browse its site with a username of “dealmac1” and password of “57dealsatjump”. Add around $8 for shipping.