open box floor model iPod HiFi $262 good deal?

[Sam3]

Our local CompUSA in their going out of business sale has an iPod Hi-Fi for 25% off ($262). This is just the Hi-Fi, no power cable, box, accessories, etc. Do you think this is a good deal, an OK deal, or just pass on it?

[spacescape]

EDIT: Oh, the Apple "HI-FI"

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/We...o=685FC5DE&nplm=M9867LL%2FA

I guess it's an ok deal but not a great deal IMHO.

[Carnos Jax]

No. I seem to (for some reason) strongly feel that is not a good deal. Can't you buy them on eBay, from a reputable seller, brand new in the box for the same or less, shipped?

[zachdog]

No. The hifi is all marketing hype and not worth half the cost.

[RAMd®d]

...The hifi is all marketing hype and not worth half the cost.

Complete BS.

The Hi-Fi MSRP *is* too high. Having heard one, it's certainly worth more than some would have you believe.

I don't know how much it would cost to get the missing parts. For the most part, you'd need a cable and the iPod adapters. I don't remember if the power supply is built-in or if it uses a brick.

*IF* you can get a new one on flea-bay from a *reputable* dealer for the same or even much less (the prices *look* good) that would be the way to go.

I'm always curious and wary of ebay sellers who advertise NIB Apple gear for far less than *any* KNOWN dealer will sell it for. Why are there so many NIB, unopened? Do that many people get these as gifts and want to off them?

Without knowing how much the cable and adapters would cost, I'd pass on the CUSA "deal".

[zachdog]

[quote RAMd®d]...The hifi is all marketing hype and not worth half the cost.

Complete BS.

The Hi-Fi MSRP *is* too high. Having heard one, it's certainly worth more than some would have you believe.

I don't know how much it would cost to get the missing parts. For the most part, you'd need a cable and the iPod adapters. I don't remember if the power supply is built-in or if it uses a brick.

*IF* you can get a new one on flea-bay from a *reputable* dealer for the same or even much less (the prices *look* good) that would be the way to go.

I'm always curious and wary of ebay sellers who advertise NIB Apple gear for far less than *any* KNOWN dealer will sell it for. Why are there so many NIB, unopened? Do that many people get these as gifts and want to off them?

Without knowing how much the cable and adapters would cost, I'd pass on the CUSA "deal".
To each his own opinion. I stand by my statement. I love Apple products -- I use a MacBook Pro, and Intel iMac, and two iPods. No BS. The HiFi sounds good but not great. Marketing might say otherwise, but I say it's overpriced.

[RAMd®d]

I stand by my statement.

As do I, regarding mine.


...but I say it's overpriced.

As did I.


But what you said was "...The hifi is all marketing hype..." and I disagreed, calling it BS, and the opinion that it's not worth "half the price". I assume you meant half the MSRP, not $131.

The Hi-Fi doesn't sound great- it lacks a good high-end. Even after years of small arms fire, I can still hear far better than it's 16KHz top end.

Still, it's got a lot to offer. The bass is far more solid and accurate than any of the other one-piece solutions. No rattling or buzzing when you crank it up. Very clean sound, warm alá the Tivoli products. You'd have to look at *some* of the 2.1 add-ons for better quality bass.

It's portable. Yes, it's heavier than some units, but that's part of the reason for the good sounding bass (and no rattling/buzzing). But put in some batteries and it's free standing just about anywhere.

It will charge an Dock Connector iPod. Not all units do that.

Now for the money, the Audio Engine 5 powered speakers are a much better sounding, far better (but not as loud) as the Pro Media line. But those are a different animal.

If the Hi-Fi has little or no value to you, I understand. But without context your "marketing hype" comment is at best, misleading.

The only things that CUSA deal is missing is the cable (no wall warts needed) and the iPod adapters. Get the price down a little more and if the Hi-Fi is in good shape otherwise, somebody could be very happy with that purchase.

[BLeonard]

You are going to want the remote control as well.

[C(-)ris]

It was on clearance for under $200 at Target a few months ago. I passed on two of them priced at $170 at my Target.

[RAMd®d]

I stand by my statement.

As do I, regarding mine.


...but I say it's overpriced.

As did I.


But what you said was "...The hifi is all marketing hype..." and I disagreed, calling it BS, and the opinion that it's not worth "half the price". I assume you meant half the MSRP, not $131.

The Hi-Fi doesn't sound great- it lacks a good high-end. Even after years of small arms fire, I can still hear far better than it's 16KHz top end.

Still, it's got a lot to offer. The bass is far more solid and accurate than any of the other one-piece solutions. No rattling or buzzing when you crank it up. Very clean sound, warm alá the Tivoli products. You'd have to look at *some* of the 2.1 add-ons for better quality bass.

It's portable. Yes, it's heavier than some units, but that's part of the reason for the good sounding bass (and no rattling/buzzing). But put in some batteries and it's free standing just about anywhere.

It will charge an Dock Connector iPod. Not all units do that.

Now for the money, the Audio Engine 5 powered speakers are a much better sounding, far better (but not as loud) as the Pro Media line. But those are a different animal.

If the Hi-Fi has little or no value to you, I understand. But without context your "marketing hype" comment is at best, misleading.

The only things that CUSA deal is missing is the cable (no wall warts needed) and the iPod adapters. Get the price down a little more and if the Hi-Fi is in good shape otherwise, somebody could be very happy with that purchase.