It sounds like it might be a dying hard drive, or just some bad sectors on it. I've repaired many iPods in the past (I've replaced screens, batteries, and hard drives), and if you wanted to go the less expensive route, you could get a used ipod on ebay, or just replace the existing drive.
BTW, I too have an 80gb classic. I don't think they're antiques, I think they're better at managing music than some of the newer models, and are certainly a necessity with a collection my size.
In general though, there are some questions to ask. You've already answered some of them nicely, in regards to a lower minimum of storage, and a factor of size. Rufinia has the right of it of the usage. Do you work out a lot with it? If so, flash based storage is less sensitive to being jostled. Do you want a shiny thing with lots of whistles, or do you want the thing that does one thing well?
I'm willing to take it a give a free diagnosis though, to see what is wrong with it, and if it can be repaired, and if so, what that entails. If nothing else, I can't make it worse than non-functioning, and it won't cost you a thing.
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Date: 2011-03-21 03:52 pm (UTC)BTW, I too have an 80gb classic. I don't think they're antiques, I think they're better at managing music than some of the newer models, and are certainly a necessity with a collection my size.
In general though, there are some questions to ask. You've already answered some of them nicely, in regards to a lower minimum of storage, and a factor of size. Rufinia has the right of it of the usage. Do you work out a lot with it? If so, flash based storage is less sensitive to being jostled. Do you want a shiny thing with lots of whistles, or do you want the thing that does one thing well?
I'm willing to take it a give a free diagnosis though, to see what is wrong with it, and if it can be repaired, and if so, what that entails. If nothing else, I can't make it worse than non-functioning, and it won't cost you a thing.