IPod Video Known Problems?

Hi all,
I've had a series of issues with my iPod Photo that have caused me to return it in favour of an iPod video. However, I am a little disenchanted with iPod and want to be fully informed before swapping products.
What are COMMON PROBLEMS with the iPod video, and what should I be aware of?
Also, what kind of videos does it play?
Windows XP

Thanks! I know that by posting here, the replies will be biased, but that's okay. I really do want to hear the horror stories, because I've had one with my current iPod.
Some 60GB iPods with video have video playback
problems. This should be resolved by a software
update in the future.
Could you elaborate on this? It sort of raises red flags in my mind.
I saw the stats on the video playback but appreciate that you have posted them, although perhaps I should have been more clear in my question.
What about ripped/downloaded videos? (Or does it not matter, so long as they are in the correct format?)
- B
Windows XP

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