Are you an iPod owner? What is the big deal besides the name? What is wrong with a much cheaper mp3 player?
I don't have either yet and I'm leaning towards the mp3 player- my decision is based on price alone.
I think for kids it is the name. My friend has an iPod so I need one. I don't much care. I have a regular no name brand mp3 player. My daughter has an iPod. I don't mind paying a bit extra for her to fit in.