There are quite a few things that make me want to buy that bugger, 80GB storage, sound quality, highly appraised interface with search function, and, last but not least, GAPLESSPLAYBACK
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Some things I am afraid of, compatibility with Windows/MC12, DRM, format restrictions.
I have a Cowon iAudio U3 (4GB), I think the sound is excellent (better than Creative ZEN V for instance) with my Grado SR125 headphone, I use it in my car too. The iPod need to at least match that sound quality. The interface is mediocre, I don't like that little joystick to move around, and don't talk to me about creating playlists. Format support is excellent (including Flac & Ogg). No gapless playback though and 4GB is just not enough
Like I know now what I want to listen tomorrow on my way to work ...
So especially those with a similar iPod, please chime in, I'll be reading older posts here as well (and use the search function for a change) but it'l be nice to get a concise pros & cons list.
TIA.
Ingemar.