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I am considering procuring a 20GB iPod in the immediate future, however, as someone who doesn't have a particular fast connection at home, and doesn't have an Apple interface at all, I am rather skittish about the entire business, and so I turn to you lot. Tell me everything you think I should know.*

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*I have also been told that once you set up one computer as your base, you can't use other computers to upload your music without losing all the contents of your iPod. I have also been told there is a way around this. Educate me kids, because my base will not be a consistent thing, like, ever.

ETA: Thank you, all of you, for your assistance!

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[rhienelleth.livejournal.com]

I did serious research before committing to my iPod a month ago. Hands down, it the best mp3 player on the market. No other brand offers all the same features or close to the same style, and nor are they appreciatively less expensive than the a similar size (in GB) iPod to make them the better buy.

Yes, it is true that you need to pick one computer to be your 'base'. There are ways around this, but I'm very leary of hacking my $300 I-can't-afford-to-replace-it 'pod. Also, I haven't found any need to use another computer with my iPod, other than my laptop, so this really isn't an issue for me. iTunes does it all, so it doesn't matter whether you have an Apple or PC, though a slower internet connection will mean slower update times.

My advice, for what it's worth - get the 20 GB version, and invest in a nice pair of $30 Sony earbuds or similar headphones. The ones that Apple includes suck.

[twistingflame.livejournal.com]

The ones that Apple includes suck.

True. Though the apple in-ear buds with varying sizes (somewhat pricey, but better than anything I've tried except for the huge dj style headphones) are awesome.

[rhienelleth.livejournal.com]

I've got the Sony version of those, and they are indeed awesome. :)