I have had this iPod for about 3.5 years, and I have to say that even though it's become a little temperamental, it's still alive and kicking. The battery is probably the biggest problem I have with it. The only time it isn't charging is when I'm listening to is/out with it because if I don't leave it charging all the time, it'll die very quickly. I've dropped this sucker a million times and it's still in one piece.