I am pondering if I should get an iPod Touch. My sister received one for Christmas, which then got me really interested in it.
I’ll admit I am not a big spender. I will mull over potential purchases for weeks before actually making the purchase. I’m now into my 2nd week of pondering an IPod.
The pluses are:

• Ability to listen to mp3s on the way to work. Nashville radio is tired and stale. Jack FM plays the same thing over and over. Morning radio shows leave much to be desired. The only good radio station – Lightning 100 – remains staticy prior to actually getting to downtown Nashville. Hence the need for listening to my own music.
• Podcasts. being able to watch a daily or weekly video Podcast when I’m out to eat would make it more entertaining.
• Internet Access at wifi locations. Web based email is blocked at work – not that I would have time check it anyways. However having the ability to check email at my favorite restaurant would be helpful.

Cons:

• iTunes. – I’ve heard iTunes has been locked down to prevent piracy, so much so that one has potential to loose mp3’s if backups are not made. I don’t care for this. The iPod itself should act as a secondary drive to copy mp3s to and copy back to ones hard drive. I’m not getting that warm fuzzy feeling for archiving my mp3s.
• The touch screen keyboard leaves much to be desired. I tried typing on my sister’s iPod and it was incredibily difficult. Sure, I don’t expect to type research papers on it, but just give me a decent keyboard!
• Price – It’s expensive. I am apprehensive about keeping in my car, dropping it, etc.

Visually the pros outweigh the cons. I’m still not convinced completely. It’s definitely alot to be spending and I’m not even sure I should be spending so much, even if it is meant to be a reward for myself. Many many people are living paycheck to paycheck nowadays. I’m not sure if it is the right time to be making a purchase.