Ummm no. I've had my 20 GB iPod for quite some time now. Learned the hard way that dropping HD based iPods is a bad idea. Not Apple's fault. Also for some reason people think it's a good idea to have their iPods out and about in sub freezing temperatures. Never mind the clear warning that such temperatures are sure to kill the battery. You freeze your iPod, expect to replace your battery within 6 months after the event.