If Anybody Can Offer Me Some Help?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking advice for purchasing an MP3 player as a Christmas gift for a 10-year-old. Participants explore various options, considerations regarding cost, and the appropriateness of the gift.

Discussion Character

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  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern that the child may prefer popular brands like iPod, which are expensive.
  • Another participant suggests that there are many online stores with discounted MP3 players, especially during the holiday season.
  • A participant questions the relevance of the inquiry on a physics forum, indicating it may be off-topic.
  • There is a suggestion that the term "funny" might actually refer to "money," which could clarify the original post.
  • One participant argues that an MP3 player may not be a suitable gift for a 10-year-old and recommends books instead.
  • A participant mentions a specific store, Argos, as a source for affordable MP3 players that have good storage and additional features like a radio.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of the MP3 player as a gift, with some suggesting alternatives and others focusing on finding a suitable model.

Contextual Notes

There are ambiguities in the original request, particularly regarding the meaning of "funny," which may affect the interpretation of the advice sought.

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Christmas is coming,I want to buy a MP3 player for my younger brother,he is 10 years old.In this way,funny is more important than the quality.Could you provide me with some useful advice?By the way,I am only a student,so I hope that it won’t cost me too much.On-line shopping is OK. Thanks!
 
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I hope he is not into current fads, he might not settle for anything but things like iPod nano or itouch that cost like +100$ or so.

Else, there are many online stores that sell cheap mp3 players at discount (I don't buy so I can't think of any right now). There are also sales near Christmas.
 
Wow someone registers at a physics forum just to ask what mp3 player to buy.
 
Evo said:
Wow someone registers at a physics forum just to ask what mp3 player to buy.

You're off-topic, Evo.
 
xiaoheliu said:
In this way,funny is more important than the quality.Could you provide me with some useful advice?
What exactly are you asking? You don't actually say what you want advice with.

Wait.

funny = money?

That would mean your post makes more sense.
 
xiaoheliu said:
Christmas is coming,I want to buy a MP3 player for my younger brother,he is 10 years old.In this way,funny is more important than the quality.Could you provide me with some useful advice?By the way,I am only a student,so I hope that it won’t cost me too much.On-line shopping is OK. Thanks!
He's ten years old. MP3 is a bad gift. Buy him books he'll thank you for it when it gets to college.
 
DaveC426913 said:
What exactly are you asking? You don't actually say what you want advice with.

Wait.

funny = money?

That would mean your post makes more sense.

Dane I've sent you a PM please check it when you get the chance.
 
Edin_Dzeko said:
Dane I've sent you a PM please check it when you get the chance.

Yes you did. In which you accused me of hypocrisy. I cannot fathom what you read into my post, but I would point out that abusive behavior in PMs are not immune from infractions any more than in fora. So explain yourself.
 
Try argos they have cheap mp3s that hold a lot of music my sister has a zen one that that's very good it also has a radio.
 

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