Well, I have an ipod (1st generation 5 gig) and have been mightily pleased with it on the whole. I have found though that over the past 4 years a lot has changed with the mp3 market.
I personally love the iriver these days due to its functionality. Being able to directly record on to it and use it for practically anything far exceeds the simplicity or design of the ipod.....
what is your favourite and why?