I always buy something for everyone in my close family (no kids yet)...my whole family is just too big to buy for everyone so we just dont. And then some of my immediately family never buys gifts to give back....i always think to myself...better to give then to receive...better to give.....doesnt really help much.
It doesn't really matter as long as it works well and has plenty of storage. I would prefer an IPod because I trust the brand and I've used one before. Most of my friends have IPods and they have never complained.
I just purchased a few certificated for restaurants in the Boston area since I'll be going there for the weekend. It's a really good deal. I really hope that they will take them, since I didn't have time to call and verify. Thanks for the post. :)