I love it. Can't believe how small it is.

Can't believe I already filled it

The new solid state controls kick ass too - no moving parts.

Windows software sucks - MS still doesn't know how to deal with portable external devices gracefully. iTunes kicks Music Match's ass - I really need to get a new Mac. At first glance, it looks like Music Match doesn't support AAC either. Oh well, I have more than enough MP3's right now.

$499 at the Apple Store or ebay?

I had a 20gb iPod and it worked very well on Windows XP. If you have Roxio installed then uninstall it. The iPod drivers that Apple provides conflict with the Roxio software.

Also, go to iPod Lounge and search the forums. You will find numerous alternative software apps that work much better than MusicMatch for the iPod on Windows.

Another thing, I read that Apple is porting the iTunes software (or a variant of) to Windows due to the launch of Apple's new music service. It won't be too much longer.

Enjoy your iPod. It rocks!

PS - Stop with the Mac vs. PC stuff. It's old and played out. I use both platforms every day and for every thing that is wrong with Windows there is a counterpart for Macs. They both have their pluses and minuses.

Apple Store - ebay just isn't worth messing with for electronics like this.

I quit using the built in firewire port on my motherboard and picked up an adaptec card - it's working much better. But windows still sucks in it's handling of external devices.

Thanks for the site.

Yeah, I read that too. But I want a new Mac for other software too.

Thank you, I am.

I've used both for over 15 years now (egad!) - both professionally and at home. The mac has a better overall experience. That's my opinion and I'm going to state it. If it bothers you, then I guess you skip my posts. Yes windows has come a long way, and unfortunatly in some ways with OS X Apple has gone backwards, but having total control over the hardware has it's benifits. For example, I would have never had the firewire issues... I deal with windows at work all day because I have to. At home I don't have to.