Ipod photo or movie?

Had just decided to get ipod photo when new one came out. Now I am confused. I need the ipod to download photos from my camera. I was planning to avoid taking a laptop for this purpose on my next major trip. I also need it to study foreign language lessons. I don't see any need for TV or commercial videos.
I am confused by what posting have suggested is lost from the older model like firewire and something about not acting as a hard drive. I have USB 2 and firewire on my Mini. I have never owned an ipod. Do I leap into the new one or try to locate the ipod photo?

You can still get the iPod photo at a good price at amazon.com. I believe $250.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000932AKQ/102-2114298-1917756?v=glance&n=17228 2&n=507846&s=electronics&v=glance

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