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[Kleegamefan]

I am looking to buy a pink iPod Mini for my 9-year old daughter this xmas...

I checked ebay and the prices seem to range anywhere from 210-285USD

Is there a good online iPod retailer or would ebay be the way to go???

 

[BigJonsson]

apple's website?


Is it really wise to get a 9 year old an iPod?

 

[nomoment]

I'd just order online from Apple.com using student discount. I realize you're not a student, Klee, but I don't think Apple actually verifies the student numbers. You can punch in a random number, and they'll still accept it!

eBay is a bit too risky for items like an iPod...

 

[BobbyRobby]

What % is the student discount?

 

[xsarien]

It doesn't matter, they're all basically the same price no matter where you go, Apple keeps a tight leash on it.

Also, I agree that an iPod *anything* is a risky proposition for a 9-year-old.

 

[shuri]

Your ipod will be dead by new years eve

 

[thom]

His 9 year old could be incredibly bright and responsible for her age.

Rumours around the campfire are that Apple is going to be upgrading the iPod mini after

christmas up to 10 or 15 gigs, you might want to wait.


Related note Costco has the 20 gig HP iPod (which I'm told will still work with a Mac even

though the system requirements would have you believe otherwise) for $269.

 

[Manabanana]

iPod for a 9-year old? How much music could she listen to?

 

[thom]

iPod for a 9-year old? How much music could she listen to?

yeah...does Raffi even have enough albums to fill an iPod?

 

[DJ_Tet]

iPod for a 9-year old? How much music could she listen to?

4 gigs worth I'd say.

 

[Particle Physicist]

Related note Costco has the 20 gig HP iPod (which I'm told will still work with a Mac even

yeah.. i use my HPipod with a mac.. its the same exact thing as the Apple ipod.. the only difference is the software it comes with .. HP -> only PC itunes.. but you can download it anyway.

 

[Kleegamefan]

I am actually a student typing this from my CCs computer lab right now!!!

So how much is the discount and what info do they need???

 

[The Shadow]

His 9 year old could be incredibly bright and responsible for her age.

Rumours around the campfire are that Apple is going to be upgrading the iPod mini after

christmas up to 10 or 15 gigs, you might want to wait.


Related note Costco has the 20 gig HP iPod (which I'm told will still work with a Mac even

though the system requirements would have you believe otherwise) for $269.

How strong is this rumor.

 

[nomoment]

I am actually a student typing this from my CCs computer lab right now!!!

So how much is the discount and what info do they need???

I think it's about 10% off.

Just go to apple.com -> education (top bar) -> ongoing discounts (link within text near middle of page) -> find your school.

That'll take you to the student page, and voila! Grab your iPod at a nice discount.

 

[Kleegamefan]

Thank you

 

[SteveMeister]

Hm I'm toying with the idea of getting my wife an iPod Photo for Christmas, and she already has a green iPod Mini. PM me if you want to talk about buying it, but it'll probably have to be after Christmas since I'd want to surprise her with the new iPod first

You could always give your daughter a printed up certificate good for one iPod Mini!

 

[shantyman]

Student/Educator price on the Mini is 20 for a total of $229.99 + tax if applicable.

I just bought one today.