The reason I bought the iPod was because after reading all of the reviews and opinions I wanted to hear each of the MP3 players unfortunately all of the big electronics stores would not let me try them. In most stores the demo units are bolted down so tight that you can't even pick up the uncharged unit. The only exception was at the Apple store, their I was allowed to handle the 3g's and the Minis and hear real songs! After a few minutes I bought the 3G (because the mini was on eternal B/O. I haven't looked back since
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The reason I bought the iPod was because after reading all of the reviews and opinions I wanted to hear each of the MP3 players unfortunately all of the big electronics stores would not let me try them. In most stores the demo units are bolted down so tight that you can't even pick up the uncharged unit. The only exception was at the Apple store, their I was allowed to handle the 3g's and the Minis and hear real songs! After a few minutes I bought the 3G (because the mini was on eternal B/O. I haven't looked back since