Refurbished iPods, still good?

So if I buy a refurbished iPod mini, would it still be as good as a brand new one would be?
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I don't see why not. They have brand new cases and serial numbers and everything... and they come with the same warranty the new iPods come with, just in case. You can also purchase Apple Care for it (which I do recommend). I bought a refurbished iPod Color Display, and I've never had a problem with it, other than the fact that it (but this goes for most- almost all- iPods) has problems working with a Toshiba laptop. Which, of course, is the laptop that I own (wasn't my choice). Go figure. But, to answer your question, yes, the refurbished iPods ought to be just as good as the new ones.
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    - Try on another computer                            
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