If he downloads stuff from ITunes, then he would have to pay for a lot of it. They do have free apps for it too, so he will have other options. I have an Ipod Touch and love it. He can get online with it too. You can always have people get him Ipod gift cards so that he can download the music, videos or games that he wants. I know there are other sites, other than Itunes where you can download music and stuff for free, but you have to be careful with virus'.