If you want to use the iPod when you run, jog, or do any type of exercise then I would tell you to get the iPod mini. This will be better because you may get some skipping out of the original iPod's since they have a hard drive rather than the flash memory that comes in the iPod mini. Personally, I want an iPod mini really bad because I know that it would be perfect for everything, rather then spending the money and then you not being able to use it when you jog. This is just what I have heard about the 2 so don't quote me on this. I bought a iBook to use as my iPod, but I just use it at work and home not as a recreational use. Good luck and I'm jealous with either one you choose.

- Jason