Thanks, thats nice to know. I'm looking for something for my 17 yr old son. He pretty much has everything. Just came home last week with new computer. Week before that that new guitor thing for xbox w/drums. Has a laptop, ipod,etc. What can I get him? He did mention a new ipod, the small one? Is that a nano. I haven't gotten around to checking out stores yet. Do you think he would like the ipod holder/charger (whatever they are called)?
Hmmm...depending on what type of ipod he has, it either might be time for a new one, or maybe you can get him something nice to go with it. IMO, the best gift of the season is the iPod touch. they're a little pricey, but they have WiFi capability, which is AWESOME for college campuses (since you said he's 17, i assume he's college-bound in the near future). I got one the day we received them at work, and it's great to use to check my email, tPF, facebook, etc. on campus since most people don't tote their laptop around every day. their interface is amazingly easy and absolutely gorgeous, and PC World voted them the best mp3 player ever made. they're also somewhat of a status symbol. the nanos are pretty cool (less expensive, video capability, really tiny), so i'd say let your price range dictate which one you go with.
if his iPod is fairly new (last year or two), you might want to consider getting him a speaker dock for it. i really like the units that bose makes:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ndock&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1099387490094
they also make a portable, battery-run unit for $100 more (the unit i linked has a plug), and they come in both white and black. if you're looking for something at a lower price point, Klipsch (Klipsh? can't remember how to spell it) also makes a really nice unit:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...psch&lp=15&type=product&cp=2&id=1181832199991
hope that helps! you might also want to get him an FM transmitter so he can play his iPod through the speakers in his car - the one i got is by DLO and retails for about $70. They have a pretty wide selection of those in stores.