A great deal for its time. This was my first real iPod and I still use it today, though admittedly now mostly as a transfer hard-drive. Small, easy to use, superior sound; I really put this iPod through the ringer and it lasted better than I had a right to expect. Just terrific.

I have purchased multiple iPods and they always die as soon as the warranty ends, I have many problems who have had the same experience. Apple has terrible customer services and basically tells you that you are SOL if you don't have an extended warranty. On top of that, although you are covered for one year, after a few months you no longer can recieve free customer service and they make you pay just to call and say that your iPod which is under warranty is broken needs to be replaced. I don't know if there is any other brand that works much better, but i'd suggest spending less money and buy a competitive product, atleast you won't feel ripped off because you paid so much more when it breaks.

The 40GB click wheel iPod I bought for my husband for Christmas last year died (hard drive fried) 360 days after he opened the box but one year and 3 weeks past when I bought it. Appeals to an Apple Store and the "Apple Cares" (how's that for an oxymoron?) phone line fell on deaf ears. They were unwilling to make any exception or provide discounts on a replacement, "...our warranty clearly states...from the date of purchase...". So, in all caps, if you must buy an iPod, BUYER BEWARE! Think of this as a disposable purchase that will only last as long as the warranty.

I've had an Ipod for nearly two years now, and have been quite satisfied so far. The ipod is convenient, and is quite easy to use. The hard drive is easily able to hold all of my music, and has been great for travel and studying.

However, shortly after my first year of ownership, I began to experience problems which eventually caused teh ipod to stop functioning. Fortunately I had an extended waranty, an was able to get a repair. From what I've heard, this has been a major problem with ipods, which is the reason I have given the product a 3 star rating. There is no excuse for a product this expensive to be so unreliable.

Still, the ipod is a great product when working. I'm certainly glad that I bought it, but I am certain that I would think differently if I didn't have the warrenty. So if you are considering an ipod, I would recommend it provided you get an extended service plan.

I've had an Ipod for nearly two years now, and have been quite satisfied so far. The ipod is convenient, and is quite easy to use. The hard drive is easily able to hold all of my music, and has been great for travel and studying.

However, shortly after my first year of ownership, I began to experience problems which eventually caused teh ipod to stop functioning. Fortunately I had an extended waranty, an was able to get a repair. From what I've heard, this has been a major problem with ipods, which is the reason I have given the product a 3 star rating. There is no excuse for a product this expensive to be so unreliable.

Still, the ipod is a great product when working. I'm certainly glad that I bought it, but I am certain that I would think differently if I didn't have the warrenty. So if you are considering an ipod, I would recommend it provided you get an extended service plan.