I have finally relented.  I have had my old 60Gb iPod for over 4 years now and whilst in the whole it is perfectly adequate, it is starting to show it's age.  The reasons I have justified the purchase to my self are:

• I managed to scratch the screen in practically the first week of having it (oops).
• The battery isn't lasting as long as it used to, and I use the thing virtually all day every day.
• My vast collection of music and audio books is now topping out the 60Gb.
• All of which unlike most people, I own the original CD's.
• Import quality is set at 56Kb and in the very small AAC+ format (therefore 3^3 smaller than a normal MP3).
• My current iPOD is the iPOD colour, and does not have the video capabilities.
• I'm going on vacation shortly to Las Vegas so need the entertainment for the long flights. (I could buy it in the USA but need to fill it up before going!)
• I can afford it!

So, I finally bought one from Amazon.  Got the black 80Gb version for £185 with a coupon discount and express delivery.  Should receive it in the mail tomorrow!

Can't wait. http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipod.html