OK, so an Ipod actually doesn't play MP3's... it plays a proprietary format called MP4 which locks you into their system. For those who have been captured and are looking for a way out due to a desire to change formats there is a software package called "Bad Apple" that allows for translation. Many people with I Pods have experinced a failure after 14-16 months... in fact you seem more likley to have a failure if you failed to buy the extended warranty, so if you buy one get the warranty! The new ones play videos, have a contact manager and other cool features, but they're not the only options out there. I prefer the pocket PC's which can run windows programs, movies and play MP3's and can be plugged in or transmited just like an I Pod. I like my Sirius sattelite radio as I can listen to the same stations all over the country and I can hear more than music... comedy, sports etc... I am not even a big sports fan, but today I was even able to listen to WImbledon coverage! Well, there's my .02! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com