iPod Which One?

Ever since I decided to buy an iPod, I am confused. I am not a spendthrift, so I feel like I am entering uncharted waters whenever I decide to spend more than the usual. I want to take a sensible decision so that I may not regret later for splurging on something that didn't give me what I expected. Or even worse, when I learn that I could've had an even better one at a much lesser price! I am a hardcore audiophile, so the quality of sound is of paramount priority to me. And iPods have proved again and again that they are always an audiophile's best friend. But then again, Apple presents you variants of iPod that trigger questions. Why is one priced lower than the other, is it because the sound quality of the former is lower than the latter or is it because the former has lesser features? Which one is easier to handle, more comfortable to fit inside the pocket of a jeans, more work-out friendly, more dapper and so on..


Thanks to Digit, they have helped me to narrow down my choices to three. And they are:
1. iPod Nano 3G 8GB
2. iPod Touch 8 GB
3. iPod Classic 80GB

iPod Nano 3G 8GB scores big time in audio quality and also because it is so damn small, it could fit easily in a pocket. Therefore an ideal companion for work out. Battery life is 19.2 hours. Priced at Rs.11,500 ($285 US), owning an iPod that has abundant memory has never ever become so cushy.

iPod Touch 8GB surpasses Nano in audio quality and also gives us 3.5 inch display. But my worry is whether they are work-out friendly because they are larger. Also it can burn a hole in your pocket with its price tag set at Rs.17,700 ($438 US) although Digit says you don't have to look elsewhere if money is no concern.

I thought, anyways since I would not be buying another iPod in the coming few years, it would be better to spend a few 1000 bucks more and own the fabulous iPod Touch than to settle with iPod Nano. But then I read about iPod Classic 80GB which again brought me back to square one. The cool thing about iPod Classic is that it has got a whooping 80GB memory and that too at a price of Rs.15,500 ($383 US). What would you choose, 8GB for Rs.17,700 ($438 US) or 80GB for Rs.15,500 ($383 US)? But the catch is that iPod Classic doesn't reach up to iPod Touch or iPod Nano in terms of sound quality. But there is only an insignificant quality difference though. Or would that become a significant difference when I hear from an iPod Touch afterwards? Also iPod Classic is slightly heavy and large, adding concern regarding work-out friendliness. But I could use the remaining massive memory to store movies and data, so it could be an ideal portable drive too.


See what I mean? I'm so confused! PLEASE HELP ME!!! Which iPod would you choose if your budget is Rs.18,000 ($445 US)?