Basically if you want to have something that is reliable and always functioning, get an ipod, if you want something cheap that might fall apart and break, get an MP3 player.

i dont think thats true. although i like the clickwheel on the iPod and the fact that you can use iTunes and you can use it on a PC or Mac, Mp3 players arent cheap and break easily…

Don't be a fool. Get the iPod. Unless you really need the radio (which you could pick one of those up for $19.95 - I did for the gym). I highly recommend the iPod. It will save yo…

For running and gym use you may want to consider a shuffle. The Hard Discs in the regular iPods can skip and screw up if you jostle them too much. Otherwise, I'd say go with the M…

There are fewer compatible add-ons for the mini, primarily because it's significantly smaller than the standard iPod. I also know that the the Griffin iTalk (iPod recorder with spe…

Quote: Originally posted by ort888: For running and gym use you may want to consider a shuffle. The Hard Discs in the regular iPods can skip and screw up if you jostle t…

Yep, they've had them in stock since the day of the announcement! You probably wanna go with the mini (if not the shuffle) simply because the regular iPod is really too big to go …

Quote: Originally posted by Maflynn: I've been sitting on the fence now for too long and its probably time I put my money where my mouth is. I've been waiting to see ea…

The biggest differences between the iPod mini and the regular iPods are the size of the units themselves, and the HD capacity of each model. Right now the iPod mini goes from 4GB-6…

Apple must have made some significant breakthrough in battery technology to double the mini's battery life without an increase in size. The mini now has the highest rated battery l…

Quote: Originally posted by Big Mac: Apple must have made some significant breakthrough in battery technology to double the mini's battery life without an increase in si…

as seen on apple.com/ipodmini (click tech specs) udio * Up to 25 minutes of skip protection same as previous ipods... my guess, higher capacity battery.

I say go with the mini...I've got about 14.7 gigs on my 20gigger and honestly, even though I listen to it all day at school, in my car to and from, and on the way to work and home …

I finally invested in a 4GB iPod Mini (the previous model that came with a FireWire cable...CompUSA had 'em for $179 last week...I have no USB2 on my computers) and it's absolutely…

Quote: Originally posted by Cheetah223: I say go with the mini...I've got about 14.7 gigs on my 20gigger and honestly, even though I listen to it all day at school, in m…

When I got my iPod mini this weekend, I went through my CDs and only ripped the stuff that I listen to regularly. Even ripping at 216 kbps, I'm only half full. And that's over 2 da…

Quote: Originally posted by ort888: For running and gym use you may want to consider a shuffle. The Hard Discs in the regular iPods can skip and screw up if you jostle t…

I just purchased a 6 gig mini and I'm very happy with it. That said, I'm planning to get a 512 meg shuffle just for working out.

I bought a mini for working out when it first came out. I clipped it to my waist and went. It worked fine. When the shuffle came out, I thought I'd give it a try. The thing is …

Quote: Originally posted by ort888: A massive amount of storage really isn't all that useful. That is probably correct for your needs. IMO, the 20 gig iPod is perf…

I haven't looked in a while, does iSkin make a 60gb model? www.iskin.com are my personal favorite cases, except for the fact that you can't use them with a dock and they're a pain…

I use the Incase neoprene sleeve on my 40 GB Photo. It's a nice, snug fit. It does a good job of protecting my iPod and the belt clip is solid. I highly recommend it.

I'll just bring this one back to life. I'm trying to get a clear neoprene type case or even clear hard plastic for my 60GB photo and it isn't at all clear what will work with it. …

I had an iSkin for the first 6 months of my iPod. Found that I didn't like the extra bulk that it added. I've since replaced it with a trimmed PDA screen protector over the displ…

I don't agree that the cases are a scam. I carried around my Tungsten T for 18 months or so in a hard case in my bag and the case looked seriously stressed with genuine dents and …