Song capacity question

I'm a bit unclear on song capacity. I'm pretty sure my ipod mini 4gb was promoted as holding 2000 songs. Now the 4gb models have a claimed 1000 song capapicty and you now need 8gb to hold 2000 songs. What's the real deal? Thanks.

Yeah, I'm sure Apple avoided that pitfall of Creative, which was an extremely good move on their part.
Simply put, get a nano, and you won't go back. Just remember to either:
Buy a case, or
Use the slipcover very often, get to know it. It will be your best friend.
And you should get a white one too. The front doesn't seem to get as scratched as the black one does.

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