IPODs - As temperamental as Windows PCs? (Apple iPod nano (3G) 8 GB)

Member Name: Renza_e

Product:	Apple iPod nano (3G) 8 GB
Date:	08/01/09 (35 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to put files on from computer and good quality of programmes that can be watched.

Disadvantages: Have had problems with IPOD a couple of times, loss of data, cost of downloads

I received my IPOD nano as a present a year ago and upon two occasions have thought it was broken. This is especially annoying as it is not as if I am misusing it and not looking after it properly. The first occasion was after a few months when it just froze on me but then by leaving it lying there the battery died and then it started working again. The second time it played up was only recently just before Christmas when it just wouldn't turn on then after two days of constantly trying to turn it on and charge it with various devices (computer, charger, speakers) it suddenly worked again. I don't know if this is just my specific model but I have been told by other people that IPODs can be like that.
As for my other IPOD annoyance is the stupid tv show/film gimmick where you have to buy a film/tv show in order to view it on your IPOD. I would just like to watch the shows/films I already own upon it. I have heard it is possible to convert your films into files for your IPOD but I honestly don't have the time or expertise to do so.
IPODs are generally ok, apart from the annoyance of losing tv episodes, downloads when you've downloaded them and when your computer needs wiped or breaks down (another qualm where my lack of computer expertise may be the problem).
Upon the advice of computer-savvy friends, I would probably get another model for my MP3s if it wasn't for the brilliant IPOD speakers I own that I was given for free (someone who didn't want them).

Summary: Pricey and somewhat temperamental.

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