I must need a new gadget then, cuz my trusty ol' third generation ipod has half a screen of dead pixels; wipes itself on a regular basis, skips around at random when I try to listen to audiobooks, has terrible battery life, and argues zealotously with my PC every time I hook the 2 together. Even with the latest firmware and itunes installed. And that's not mentioning the hundred other issues that come standard with any apple product.
Though, counterbalancing my ipod problems quite gratuitously is my psp, about the same age, working perfectly, and providing millions of options and oodles of entertainment. So, just imagine if I had a good portable audio device! I'd be drowning in glee!