Meritline offers the refurbished 4th-generation (current generation) Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC540LL/A, for $174.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from early June and $13 below the lowest total price we could find elswhere. (For further comparison, Apple direct charges $199 for a factory-refurbished model.) It features a high-definition Retina Display, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1, front- and rear-facing cameras (the latter capable of HD recording), FaceTime, Game Center, and more. It comes with a dock connector, earphones, case, and screen protector.

A 90-day warranty applies, though it is unclear who backs it.