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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Drengy" data-source="post: 1817873" data-attributes="member: 7673">> he's always owned Apple computers.If he still owns a Mac, then the iPod is the only choice that makes sense. The iPod is so well-integrated into the Mac OS, it's a perfect extension of the computer. You can literally open the box, plug the iPod into the computer, and (if he already has music in iTunes), unplug the iPod 5 minutes later and walk out the door with 1000s of songs in his pocket. No software to install, no buttons to push, no files to drag. The iPod and Mac will sync automatically after just two or three onscreen choices.As far as which iPod, the mini is the cheapest and smallest, but only holds about 1000 songs. The regular iPods can hold much more, and have more accessories.The choice I think comes down to how and how often do you think he'll use it. If he takes the train/bus/walks to work, or if he runs or goes to the gym regularly, then he'll use it a lot, and I'd suggest the full-size model. If he's going to use it less often (because let's face it, the iPod is only useful if you need portable music) then go with the mini.Bottom line: If he's a Mac user, then the iPod is the only sensible choice.Hope this helps.P.S. The iPod has less features on paper than some of the other portable MP3 players, but what it does do it does better than anything else out there. Its design (IMO) is as close to perfect as any consumer electronic device in the past decade.And battery life is rarely an issue, unless you are taking multi-leg flights cross country. The newest revision of the iPod is rated at 12 hours, so even if real-world use is just 2/3rds that, you will still get 8 hours. If you are going to use the iPod all day at work or something, the power adaptor is smaller than a pack of cigarettes, so it's very easy to carry with you, or you can leave it at work.</blockquote>

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