Well another option you have is a 32gb cf card mod. Only other thing you need is a connecter that allows you to use the cf card. This way you could save battery life and get a very durable device.
I sold my first gen 10gig for $30 bucks here, and it was completely dead. If it works you might get more like $50. I later found by original earbuds and sold those for $5. Sell dat and put it towards a classic.
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chsnged it. I want to keep my iPod because the spinny wheel is cool and I like to show it off. Also I do not need a classic because I have a shuffle a 3g nano a 4g classic and an iPhone. I have look at thehard driveand it is attached by some 5point torx screws has any one found where I can get a driver because ebay only has six point drivers.