The ipod touch is everything you have read in the other reviews. High quality screen, great for movie and TV Show playback and the music displays and ease of use are unmatchable by other media player. For me, i really like the ical syncing abilities. I can bring all my calendars with me and now thanks to apples new update i can even edit and add new appointments from the ipod touch itself. I also like the ability of the touch to go on the "real" internet whenever a Wi-Fi connection is available. I would recommend getting a case, a screen protector is not necessary but if your worried about the ipod getting scratched (even with the scratch resistant surface) then get one, i got one for $10 and it was easy to apply and now my ipod touch is completely protected. I definitly recommend this product, and with the continued updates that Apple will give it will only get better