I love my ipod
you need to have either a firewire card or a usb2.0 adapter (if your computer supports usb2.0)
itrip is nice for cars (I can't stand the belkin one)
GET A CARRYING CASE!!!!
I suggest something from
http://www.iskin.com
which they now do sell at the apple stores
They are the best.
otherwise the ipod tends to get scratched and dirty easier..and the inlcuded carrying case kinda sucks.