i have a 5th gen ipod, and i dont use it for the video... i had a 770 until yesterday (sold it and will get the n800 shortly...) , and i would use it for video over an ipod or psp any day.

i use my ipod becuase i have the itrip for it, and can listen to my ipod over my car or home stereo. also, the 4500+ mp3s i have wouldnt fit on two 8GB SD cards, though i could get rid of what i dont listen to, and prune the collection down a bit.

i run linux on my rig at home, and i use amarok which handles ipods and works with my nokia for managing mp3s and playlists. i much prefer it than that ghastly itunes crap.