ben

is it best to switch my ipod off when not using or leave it on like a phone?

Aw, just let it run. I never turn my stuff off. If you use it daily, just charge it when you get down below 10%. You'll get the hang of how long it can stay on. Comes in handy for browsing the forum at night laying in bed... you are going to become..."one of those."

i may take it to bed to listen to the radio ni the morning

Get a speaker dock or bluetooth speaker= awesome.

> i may, how long do they last for do u know?

Years. Battery powered speakers will go 6-7 hours playing music, but can be plugged in. The nice ones will charge your ipod while playing music.

I've always turned mine off when not in use. But I only really use it at the gym and in the car