Average lifespan of an iPod not including battery life

My question: For those willing to have a battery changed when it becomes painfully slow, and ignoring bad luck or careless damage to the iPod, what is the life span of an iPod assuming 1 hour average daily use.
My 4th gen Photo 60 gb ipod's hard drive died almost one year to the day I bought it. I have extended warranty so a replacement is on its way and this refurbished iPod will have one year warranty left.
So, what is the life span of an iPod? I expect to change the battery every 2 or 3 years but it is ludicrous to pay out US$600 (tax & extended warranty) for a new iPod every two or even 3 years. I would next purchase a nano as well as replace my care stereo with an mp3 CD player if iPods are such delicate equipment.

I tried to be quite specific in my question. 1. willing to have a battery changed every 2-3 years; 2. not imposing careless damage on an iPod, i.e. dropping a few inches would not be in good form, nah, definitely careless I would say; 3. used one hour a day on average, i.e. I assumed average use such as listening and updating. The usual stuff.
I am still curious, however, to hear about first hand experience from iPod users who have had their iPods for a good time without a hard drive going, or a component frying. Third hand stories, speculation, or opinions do not further the discussion question.
My Macs last so darn long (my colour classic II is still keeping my Apple laser printer a chuggin') I am hoping iPods to be the same (with care, of course). And not to be misread I understand that a computer is going to last a lot longer than a small electronic device, though I, too, can make only speculation on this point.
cheers,
mhikl

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