Ipod question
 

So I think I'm about to jump on the bandwagon and get an Ipod Nano. Probably the 4GB unit.

I currently have a Sony HiMD unit that I use for listening to tunes at work on. I used to use it to copy TV shows that I'd downloaded to, then connect to my laptop at work to watch them. I switched to burning the shows to 8cm DVD/RWs. Given Sony totally screwed the pooch on MD, and some other things I was thinking about, and Ipod Nano might fit the bill to I still use the HiMD for music, and thought about picking up a 2-4GB USB memory stick... but I thought, why don't I get one thing to replace two things, rather than one thing to replace one thing?

I think the 4gb Ipod Nano will do the trick. I'll probably put some music on it (maybe a gig.. not much more) and use the rest for dumping downloaded TV shows on. That way I can listen to music at work on it, then connect it to the laptop to watch the shows, and also charge the unit. (it does charge via USB, right?)

So I have a pretty simple question... Will there be any difficulty using MP3 tracks I already have? Or do I have to re-rip using Apple's stuff?

If I can use my existing files, it doesn't throw some sort of DRM on the copies remaining on my computer, right?

kthnx!

existing MP3s are fine. It won't effect what else you do w/ those MP3s.

yep- it does charge thru the usb port.

Nice. I'm going to have a paycheck in a couple weeks, but no major bills to pay with it... I'm going to build a new computer (long overdue!) and maybe I'll pick up a Nano. Thanks!