ZeroChaos88
I'd say Ipod, because it has misc. functions.
If you mean a clock, voice recorder AND can store things other than songs, my $30 Sandisk has all that.
Oh wait, mine also has an AM/FM radio. What? Most versions of the iPod don't have that?
I say if you want an iPod, go right ahead, but I think it's pretty dumb to pay triple or quadruple or MORE for a brand name when a cheaper one is just as good, if not better.