IPODS and MP3 players - would like to get something for dh for his birthday - not sure where to start

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I am not very good when it comes to this modern technology.
What's the difference between an IPOD and MP3. I know you can download music onto an MP3 but that's about it.
Where do I start? I know they can be quite pricey too so have to be a bit careful.

and what's with the ipod nano and shuffle?????

an ipod is the macintosh brand of mp3 player.
sony also do a 'walkman' which is the same thing.

I think you can store photos and videos onto some ipods as well, not sure which ones.

The nanos, shuffles and other names might have some meaning, but the importance is the size - I have a sony bean which is 1GB - maybe 30 cds worth? My dh has the 20gb sony walkman.. and there was only about £100 difference in price (but mines pink

Ipods are more common, we have the sony ones as apparently the software and quality is better.

ipod nano is really really good
The ishuffle is limited in comp and FWIw my ds's one conked out after 6 mths.
Far mroe options on a nano
I adore mine and dp loves his.
I river are another great brand

I got a Zen Sleek Photo 20Gb from Argos for £110. I think there must be a new one coming out, hence I got mine so cheap. Ipods are good from the point that you can get loads of accessories for them. If you buy a nano from the Apple website, they'll engrave the back with a little message. V Swish!

DH ia getting me a sony one, they are totally fab and a better product than the ipods that have an appaling record of breakdowns etc.

The sony 20gb is now only £125 on Amazon (I think that's what dh found)