Ipod as a data storage device.

[ObiTwo]

I'm looking to get me an external hard drive, but I'm thinking why not get an ipod instead, it has more than enough capacity for my needs and I can listen to all my tunes on the move. Are there any down points to using an ipod as data backup?

[yellow]

None, really. The more "data" you store, the fewer songs you can put on, and vice versa. Just don't go about reformatting the iPod, apparently it's a P.I.T.A. to get the iPod "OS" (if you will) back on it.

[s]

I use my 5 gig iPod for my backup needs. It works very well, also being Firewire it is really fast. I do, however, wish I had a bigger iPod now. Maybe someday I will get the newest 15 GB one.

[ObiTwo]

cool :cool: I might just get one then :D