Scott...I read this and it has me concerned?..........

ipod has a major flaw, no one speaks about, November 15, 2004


Over time all rechargeble batteries fail and can no longer be recharged. (usually takes a year or two)
The IPOD battery is NOT user replaceable, and the ENTIRE IPOD has to be sent back to Apple and you pay a fee. ($107 with shipping)
If you read Apple's website fine print, they state that for the sake of quick turnaround time, they give you someone's elses IPOD.
>>>and because of this, they ERASE the harddrive and you have to redo all your songs, etc
>>>who knows how your "used" replacement IPOD was treated or if it was ever dropped.
I don't need all this aggravation just to replace a simple rechargeable battery.
You can versify this on Apple's website. (ipod support section)

There are plenty other brands just as good and for less cost that have USER replaceable rechargeable batteries.
So the only reason to get the IPOD is because you've been brainwashed by thier advertising.