It's interesting the way MP3 players are changing our listening style. What one finds interesting is not necessarily what others will. On another note:
Apple’s new iPods have added new functions and elegance to the digital music experience but still seem to be transitory — considerably short of the next innovations consumers would like.
To be sure, Apple wanted new models out now, to offset the buzz sure to greet Apple’s most serious competition to date: Microsoft’s Zune player, expected to be released in time for holiday shopping.
The Zune reportedly will have a couple of features the iPod doesn’t have — like an FM radio receiver and the ability to wirelessly transfer music.
Don’t get me wrong; Microsoft isn’t going to cut iPod’s dominance anytime soon. [...]
Source: http://pcmike.com/apple/apples-new-ipods-are-just-another-evolutionary-step
In other news, it may be possible to find an MP3 Player for free in some simple steps. Will have more on ipod malfunction later.