I have never used or owned an iPod or any other portable music systems; not even a Walkman or Discman. I hate all sorts of portable music systems. I hate headphones and all equipments that need headphones. But I love music and have an excellent collection of old Malayalam and Hind movie songs, Western, Carnatic and Hindustani classical music and soft and soothing instrumental music. I prefer to have music in the background when I am writing or reading. But when I want to listen and enjoy music, I prefer to sit with the lights off and blinds closed and listen to the music with my eyes closed.