Quote:I don't know about you but i don't have 1000 cds. Not to mention the 40 gig ipod. ;)
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I do!
That's right, I have a 40 gig 4th Gen clickwheel iPod. I love it as much as one can love a mechanical device. It's amazing.
I was never too hip about iPods until I actually got to play around with one. Everything about them was more than I expected. The interface was well thought out, very streamlined, the earbuds are exceptional for the 30$ value, iTunes is the best mp3 program I've ever used (note: I was a huge winamp advocate for years). The actual ipod is built very sturdy, and since it owns the percentage of the mp3 market, there is no end to the accessories.
Yes, accessories. I've fallen in love with my 35 dollar recorder that plugs into the top of my iPod. Stick it in, within 3 seconds a record screen comes up, you hit record and you're golden. It's been perfect for capturing lectures at my over priced school, or even recording mental notes, and hilarious moments at parties.
Do you need the 40 gigs? Probably not. If that's the case, go with the 20.
My best advice is to go to an electronics store like bestbuy (since they can now sell iPods) and compare the mp3 players. Most bestbuys have them on a cord, so you can physically hold them. For me this was a selling point; the other players felt like cheap plastic cd players, the kind that always break on me after a few months (I'm very tough on my electronics). This is a purely subjective statement, so you really have to go out and see whats best for yourself.
Cheers,
Munk
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