Ive had a 4g and a 5g iPod. The 4g had a lot of problems, and I had to send it back a lot to get it serviced, which I didnt have to pay for because I had the insurance. I still used it everyday and loved it a lot. I bought a 5g off of Craigslist about a year and a half ago, and I havent had a problem with it. Its just as good as the 4g without the issues. I will never buy another media playing device.