I didn't want a ipod until I took a road trip with a lady friend that had one and it was much nicer than I expected...
I though I would get one until after some research I found:
My home computer is too old to be compatible (okay I could but a firewire card but it would be more cost effective to get a newer faster computer).
And the cost of the darn things! ($200-$300).
Maybe after I get a new home computer and the prices come down a little.
Oh and for most of the trip I drove and she was playing DJ "listen to this song... no wait... listen to THIS song..." rather annoying however I do like the programmability of it, if I were driving by myself.
Funny we took a recent trip together and she forgot it, I was heartbroken.