[pshreck]

Part 1: For some reason, major electronic products never have any price variance whatsoever. I worked at a Best Buy and Target at the same time and never saw and price difference in PS2, XBOX, or GC, and when there were price drops, all stores did it at the same time and for the same amount. I think it is set by the company.

Part 2: I have run an Ipod on a 4 year old laptop and 4 year old pc.... Im pretty sure it will work in any ol usb port.