Oops about the size! However, I thought the iPod was manipulated via specialized software (i guess similar to emplode) that allowed download of only mp3s and some specifically pre-chosen stuff such as vcards, that the software is designed to handle specifically. Does the iPod connect to anything but Macs? Can you actually mount it as a regular r/w external drive? Firewire is convenient, as we all know that USB is not lightning fast...