Why not buy an mp3 player that works as a mass storage device, can be fully functional on any computer without any need for software, and isn't riddled with restrictions?
I realize there are some workarounds and third-party software solutions to the litany of restrictions Ipod imposes upon you, but frankly, thinking about them just gives me a headache. There are so many players on the market now that just let you drag and drop music to and from any computer with a USB port, no software needed. Many can now also build their own id3 directories natively.