Please advise on ipod

[SpinningEm]

Wow am so confused - is an ipod the same as an MP3 player? Basically want something to store photo's, short videos & music. What's the difference between all the types out there? i'e nano, shuffle, etc? Should I go for an apple?
From v.confused!!

yes
look at site
i like the clippy one for the gym
haev the video one too
never use video

I have a nano, 8Gb which can store about 2000 songs. I currently have 250!! And never watch videos either. When do i get time to do that? (Says she, tapping away on MN)

What does 'nano' mean?

Its just the name of it, like classic. ipod nano. For some reason my links aren't working, but have a look on Apple site.

the ipod nano has a display for pictures or just to show which song is playing. The shuffle has no display.

you can see them
here

Thanks - that link looks v.useful - now just need to get my head round the different generations!!

I have the video/classic. 30gb and can hold about 10,000 songs.
I currently have about 1000 songs, 500 pictures and 200 videos.
I find it's great to keep DS amused when we're in queues/waiting for appointments.
I love having videos because I have quitea few music ones, funny stuff from Youtube and quite a few episodes of Spongebob for me Ds.
A lot less bulky than a DVD player and keeps us both happy!

I have the shuffle, the cheapest ipod - it's nice and small, but fits a lot of songs and you can clip it to stuff. Also good that you can charge it from the pc - no AAA batteries to replace.