Ipod's popularity is mainly from its abundance in products and being practically the first mainline mp3 player product; however, there are better brands with similar or greater features.
If you actually take a look at the differences you may find something better for you.
SOOO TRUE!!!! iPod only seems like it's the number 1 product since its on tv every 2-3 minutes.
people would just buy them expecting the whole package. you dont get the whole package.
there's always bugs found in them features not included, no radio, no fade when skipping songs, video format is only limited to 1, etc...
meanwhile you can find an mp3 player thats easily better than any iPod for half its price (okay maybe 25% off its price) and IT HAS RADIO!!
okay dont mind me.. just babbling =]