[Specman]

I buy stuff based on whether it has a special kind of attractive quality about it and usually the top model. If it goes together nicely as a package I buy it. Ipods have been my worst buying decision, but I guess they're bad because they're too mainstream... average people buy them.

 

[Hero Kid]

^ Oh god not average people! They must be terrible if the masses buy them!

 

[beachgeek]

I went through the same dilemma and bought the Sony, great decision, the sound is awesome.  Napster supports the lossless music files for the Sony.

 

[Head Injury]

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^ Oh god not average people! They must be terrible if the masses buy them!

Some mass market peon may have at one point laid eyes on the product, even touched the package! Cooties!