In (i)Pod we trust

The iPod is great modern tool. In many ways I feel it has become a neccessity at least in my life; however I am sure that most folks out there who own one will also agree. It is not the coolnes of the thing, although it is pretty cool; it is not just the compactness of it, although that is definately part of it, for me it is the fact that you have ready sanity in the palm of your hand. At any moment, when you are faced with the ordeals, boredoms, or those moments that just require a beat, you have your entire music collection at easy access. Sure there is room for improvement in the way the menus work, and lengthening the battery life (although the extrenal battery pack by Belkin is an excellent investment and work around for this issue), but for me those are minor concerns, which cast only a very faint shadow on the sleek sliver and white shell of the Pod.