does using ipod while charging it kill cycles?
is this any better than using the ipod on its own?
will using the ipod while its plugged in eventually kill my battery life because it still uses battery cycles?
does using the ipod while its being charged drain the battery a little bit, then its charged a little bit, etc. etc., or is the ipod powered directly by the USB's current?
I kind of tried looking up a phone number or whatever for apple support for this because it'll basically dictate how I use my ipod for the next 2+ years (hopefully!) but I couldn't find anything, probably because they get so many questions. If anyone knows this sort of technical information or knows how to get in touch with apple about this, it would be much appreciated!
5.5 gen 80GB, Windows XP