I just got an iPOD Shuffle (512MB one) for my birthday. So far I like it. Very simple to use, and most importantly very light. Goes along nicely when I am exersizing (sp?). I also like the idea of no moving parts on it. The only down side I can see is that it appears to be disposable once the battery dies (i.e. once the rechargeable can not hold a charge).

I am not sure how much I like being forced to use the Apple iTUNES software either. I just do not like the interface. I would much prefer a drag and drop from just the Windows explorer. As I do not download music (all my .mp3 files are from my personal CD collection) it would just be easier. Plus I do not like the look and feel of the iTUNES application.

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