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		 first off, congratulations. 
 
Ok, I'll try to answer your questions. 
 
The free iPod mini could be used as either a hard drive or a music player.  I would suggest using it with the supplied Firewire cable, as that will give you a faster 2 way transfer. 
 
I've had my iBook for a year.  I toss it into a backpack every day.  Sometimes I drop my backpack.  It bounces around with my books, PSP in hard case, and DS. 
 
I would say they are pretty durable. 
 
I used to use MiniDisc for my portable music, but sony makes no software to connect it with a mac. I have had no success connecting it to use long play.  I now have an iPod 20 gig and iPod Shuffle.   
 
Feel free to IM me about any questions you may have. 
		
		
		
		
		
			
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