I have a very good touch-phone, so I don't need (or want) an iPhone.
I also have a pretty decent MP3 player, but I'm looking at buying an iPod and a really good docking station to go with it.
I've done a fair amount of research on which docking station I want, so that's ok, but I have some questions about the iPod itself.
My MP3 collection is made up of mostly MP3s ripped from my own CD collection, with a few sourced from other places (ahem).
What I want to know is, how easy is it to put MP3s onto the iPod.
I know Apple are control freaks, and like to have almost total control over you

Am I right to be cautious?
I don't want to spend a few hundred pound only to find I have to rip all my CDs again.
I wouldn't be responsible for my actions.

Also, how decent are the features on the iPod?
Any info from anyone that has one, or links to relevant info that I've somehow missed would be much appreciated.
Again, if the Mods could please leave this here for a day or two so I can get some feedback.
Thanks guys,
Krush.