Refurbished Apple iPod classic 80GB for $169 + free shipping, 160GB for $249 (updated)

The Apple Store cut its price on the factory-refurbished Apple iPod classic 80GB MP3 Player in Black (pictured), model no. MB147LL/A, or Silver, model no. MB029LL/A, for $169 with free shipping. That's $10 under yesterday's mention and the lowest total price we've seen by $40. Sales tax is added where applicable.

Also available is the Apple iPod classic 160GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MB150LL/A, or Silver, model no. MB145LL/A, for $249 with free shipping, a price drop of $30 and the same price as the new 120GB model. All refurbished iPods carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iPods. Items are removed from Apple's site when sold out.

Update: Buy.com offers the 80GB iPod classic in Silver for $159.99 with free shipping, although it's only covered by a 60-day reseller warranty. Update: Sold out.