Good news for Mac & iPod lovers, or just for shopping addicts: Apple has updated the Refurbished iPod offerings list and now its original 1GB iPod shuffle is shipping for only $49! How would your Valentine feel about a brand new 2GB iPod nano? If you think he or she would dig it, it would now cost you just a little over 100 dollars, and you're off the hook. I'm sorry, I meant you'll be giving your loved one a thoughtful gift...

If you were interested in buying an iPod, now's your time to do it. Visit store.apple.com and take a look at the great deals. Here are some of them: the original 1GB iPod shuffle is now priced at $49, second-generation refurbished iPod nanos are available in 2GB ($119), 4GB ($169), and 8GB ($209) capacities. The second-generation 2 GB iPod nano is on sale for $119 and the 4GB second-generation iPod nano now costs $169 and comes in three colors: Silver, Blue and Pink. For more detailed information, please see the Apple Store website.

These deals are for refurbished products. Apple Certified Refurbished products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process before being offered for sale. All Apple Certified Refurbished products are covered by Apple's One-Year Limited Warranty. If you feel the need for extended warranty, you have the option of purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan along with your Apple Certified Refurbished product.

The AppleCare Protection Plan extends the 90 days of complimentary support and one-year warranty on your iPod to up to two years of world-class support and service. You may order the AppleCare Protection Plan along with your iPod of choice.