Ipod mini (refurbished) are at $149.00 for 1st generation and 159.00 for second generation. the first generation ipod mini has battery life of upto 8 hours where 2nd generation has 18 hours life after one full charge. first generation ipod mini includes extra accessories like firewire cable and AC adapter where 2nd generation ipod mini includes only USB cable 2.0 and you can only charge your ipod thru computer usb port. 1st generation ipod mini's retail price was 249.00 for 4GB Model ( Model is already closed out) 2nd generation ipod mini's retail price was 199.00 for 4GB ( model closed out) only refurbished ones are available on 149 and 159 for 1st and 2nd model of ipod mini. ipod nano's retail price starts from 149.00 for 1GB, 199.00 for 2GB and 249.00 for 4GB so that it depends on your choice which size and design you like. i say go for ipod mini 2nd generation which costs you 159.00 plus tax , free shipping. only from apple's store.apple.com thanks.