Hands-on with the original iPod: ‘Definitely’ worth £349

When I first heard the details about the iPod, Apple’s “breakthrough digital device,” I thought it sounded okay, but wasn’t a “musthave” item for me. However, now that I’ve used one for almost a week, I’ve changed my mind.

I received an evaluation unit of the iPod the day before I drove from Nashville to Indianapolis to cover the EDUCAUSE conference – a five‑hour haul. I downloaded half a dozen albums (Sara Evans, Elton John and Ryan Gold) to listen to on the road. No, I’m not a dangerous driver. I didn’t plug in the ‘ear bud’ headphones that come with