Rob Malpass wrote:
> 
> So now before I chuck my old Iriver away (battery life is minimal
> now) I'd like to ensure that itunes hasn't lost any files.   Here's
> where it gets complicated.   With the Irivier - files were accessed
> as if it were just another drive - i.e. drag and drop so for example
> a playlist e.g. all songs beginning with a was just a case of
> 
If you wanted to continue to use your iRiver you can get new batteries 
for them from [1] (and I imagine other places too). I replaced the one 
in mine with an extra long life one when it died and it can now do two 
days at work without a recharge.
Leo
[1] 
http://www.batterymill.com