holland

I would most definitely go for the iPod, but I'm a macophile. I realise that you probably are into the whole "neat-o green colour" thing with the nano, but you should consider spending the extra $50 and getting the larger, more capable 30GB iPod. I know it only comes in black and white, and it might be a little expensive, but believe me, I bought a 4GB nano, and kick myself in the ass almost daily for not waiting two weeks and getting the big brother.
I'm not sure what this converts to in Canadian "monopoly" dllars, but the green 8GB nano retails for $249 US, while the 30GB nano costs, wait for it.....$249 US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In my humble opinion, paying $249 dollars for an 8GB model when you could pay the same for the 30GB, which also plays videos, is rather daft.

If you need/like itunes and the itunes music store then go for an IPod.

If not then check out iriver's range of mp3 players. They're good value and the build quality is just as good as the ipods.