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It was fun, years ago, to have to type "*3D0G" on my Apple II - such control over the world of code. Now, the magic iPod allows me to connect to my computer so easily - yes? maybe! Connect to my Mac - first thing the iPod does is wake up its screen then go to grey and issue a warning: DO NOT DISCONNECT wow - my colleague sat watching this event for hours thinking maybe something was happening. So neat. Next, connect to my PC - first thing iPod does is to tell me it would like to reformat my iPod. wow - so neat. I know the screen is tiny and to actually put any useful information on the screen would be so anaesthetic but guys, why not try? The stupid wheel that must be turned and the clunky out of alignment button that must be pressed all add to my enjoyment - like I am training myself for the sex olympics. At least the back of the machine can serve as a mirror for my vanity. Let's remember that the Coke bottle, in all its emanations, is ugly. And, the Google logo was just done. And, I didn't buy the iPod - it was given to me. I have offered to buy an iPod for any student who can produce a masters thesis justifying the iPod. You have to do the thesis with me - that's the condition. At least they dropped the firewire - does this indicate that Apple is going Windows? Keith Russell OZ newcastle