So I got an iPod. 2 gb Nano 2nd gen - silver. So it has the matte aluminum finish which I really prefer to the glossy finish of the 1st gen Nanos and other versions. It doesn't get all smudged and fingerprint covered, and isn't as susceptible to scratches. It's pretty sweet. I didn't realize that they started putting games on them (meh). It has a nice color screen, and I threw some pictures on there just to see how it was, and it looks pretty dang nice.

I went through and started converting my music to mp3 format to use on it, and I managed to fill 400 mb so far... I guess I need to just start converting my entire CD collection, since I've got more room than I know what to do with. I'll try to put a picture up on here later today.

I have a lot of beefs with Apple and how they operate in the industry, but I am unable to deny that have the best industrial designers. All the way down to the packaging they pay attention to every detail. The iPod interface is beautifully efficient and intuitive. I looked for other music players for a while, but I decided I shouldn't punish myself with an inferior product just because I didn't like some of the things Apple does. And since I use Linux I don't have to deal with (shudder) iTunes, or the crappy DRM they enforce.

vive la liberte.

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