[melismak]

I want to make sure I don't ruin it.

Also, I alreaday have a 30g video ipod--how do I use two ipods on a single Itunes account? Is that a problem?

[All_Insane]

No, its not a problem. I (and many others) have 2+ (*cough 23 cough*) iPods.

Neither nano nor shuffle stands a particularly good chance of being ruined by running (unless you drop it repeatedly without a case, or step on it, in which case, they stand equal chance of ruination). The shuffle's cheaper and smaller, while the nano has more storage space, and a screen. Which features are more important to you?

[melismak]

Oh--so more than one ipod using itunes isn't a problem? We are about to become a 3-ipod household (but not ****23****!!! *gasp*!), and my husband would like to be able to download some of my stuff onto his ipod.

I guess a screen would be nice. Plus I found a refurb nano for $89--that's a good deal, no?

[peterauch21]

Go for the nano. That way you can have multiple playlists and also have the Nike+ capability if you want to buy that down the line. The shuffle is neat I had it but the clip doesnt hold the greatest. I was always checking to make sure it wasnt falling off or not getting covered in sweat. I had the 2G shuffle and returned it after a weeks use. I didnt feel that it had any advantages over the nano for running and I missed the screen and ability to have more then one playlist.

The apple.com store often offers refurbs that will also have a warrenty. So my advice to you is to buy a nano and a good case.

[melismak]

Originally Posted by peterauch21 

Go for the nano. That way you can have multiple playlists and also have the Nike+ capability if you want to buy that down the line. The shuffle is neat I had it but the clip doesnt hold the greatest. I was always checking to make sure it wasnt falling off or not getting covered in sweat. I had the 2G shuffle and returned it after a weeks use. I didnt feel that it had any advantages over the nano for running and I missed the screen and ability to have more then one playlist.

The apple.com store often offers refurbs that will also have a warrenty. So my advice to you is to buy a nano and a good case.

Done! I actually got a nano for me and a nano for DH, so we don't have to share our video ipod anymore! YYYAAAAAAYY! I am very excited. And I did get the refurb ones on the mac website.

[gooser]

well it's a good thing no new ipods were introduced this week because we all know someone who would have a lot more than 23 of them by now.

[All_Insane]

If you don't already have a case, I've used a variety of different ones, and my two favs are the iSkin Duo or the Agent 18 Shield, if you can find it.

[Corpsecorps]

Originally Posted by All_Insane 

No, its not a problem. I (and many others) have 2+ (*cough 23 cough*) iPods.

Whoa! That many why? Use them as DVD substitutes for storage or something?

I find one iPod Video to be sufficient, though i don't run, and i really like the new Nanos. It was only timing and an eBay deal gone wrong that prevented me from making the mistake of getting a Mini instead, but i always liked the colored 1-piece aluminum tube design.

If i were a runner instead of a couch potato, i'd get a Nano and a nice little arm band.

[Steve]

Nano + good Armband + Nike+ = a runner's dream. It keeps me motivated and helps track my running without any extra work on my part.

[All_Insane]

Not me who has 23 iPods. I only have 2, but This Guy does.

[melismak]

Originally Posted by All_Insane 

If you don't already have a case, I've used a variety of different ones, and my two favs are the iSkin Duo or the Agent 18 Shield, if you can find it.

Thank you for the recs!

I can't WAIT till these come in the mail! Woooo-hoo!