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> I wouldn't own one if you gave it too me, but apparently the iPods'
> batteries have ALL been going dead shortly after 18 months.

Sorry. I have to amke a comment here. ALL? I think that you'll find that
statement to be completey untrue. Please don't post opinion or hearsay as
fact.

> BUT, if you're willing to pay $99 to
> keep your music fresh every 18 months, remember you still have to have it
> backed up elsewhere, because when the battery dies, the music goes too.

Are you sure about this? Does your PC's hard drive get wiped everytime you
switch it off? Sure, it makes sense to backup the iPods contents just as
you would any other device. That said - how do you get audio onto the iPod
in the first place? By synching it with your PC in most cases - so most
users may well already have their "backup".