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To buy DD a CD player?

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AjasLipstick · 10/02/2018 12:59

She wants something to play music on but has a reputation for losing smaller devices.

She's about to turn 10 and I thought about an MP3 but I hate downloading things...I find it confusing!

We're in Oz and I have seen some nice, retro looking CD players and I could buy her a few CDs to go with it...and they're cheap and easy to pick up in charity shops too.

Is it a bad idea?

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AjasLipstick · 11/02/2018 12:35

I was told by older DD that premium is worth it but the free version isn't very good....we're in Oz and we never seem to get as good stuff as UK.

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AjasLipstick · 11/02/2018 12:36

Sticky yes but I have to pay for it. I want her to learn that everything's not free.

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Ksi · 11/02/2018 13:07

The free one is fine on tablet, on mobile there’s a few restrictions but on tablet she would have access to the full catalog when on WiFi and just an advert every couple of songs.

Littlegreysquares · 11/02/2018 13:11

Just recently bought DD 11 a CD player. It also has Bluetooth so can stream from phone too. Not that fussed about her up in her room with her phone for hours so CDs are good! It has a radio too.

EastMidsMummy · 11/02/2018 13:15

Why not buy her an 8-track?

Coulddowithanap · 11/02/2018 13:17

DD recently got a cd player for her 11th birthday. She loves it.

Minesril · 11/02/2018 13:32

I bought a portable cd player when my mp3 player died and i couldnt be bothered to download songs again. The guy in the shop had to go 'out the back' to get it

stickytoffeevodka · 11/02/2018 15:18

Okay, but if you buy her a CD player, who will pay for the CD's? If her, why not give her the option of paying $17 for unlimited music via Spotify, or $15 for one CD a month.

If you're paying, isn't it better to pay out $17 for more music?

BackforGood · 11/02/2018 16:48

Well into her teens, my dd2 listened to loads of audio books on CD, that she borrowed from the library - so free.

notacooldad · 11/02/2018 17:16

I want her to learn that everything's not free.
I would rather teach mine 'why pay for something when you don't have to, take care of your money'

MongerTruffle · 11/02/2018 19:51

I want her to learn that everything's not free.
Surely you should be teaching her to make informed choices as a consumer? Why pay extra for something when you could get the same thing at a lower cost? A Spotify subscription is better value for money than buying physical CDs.

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AjasLipstick · 12/02/2018 09:21

Monger an informed choice which I have to fund is not HER informed choice is it? It's mine and I don't know if I want to commit to that extra regular outlay,

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notacooldad · 12/02/2018 10:57

Aja use YouTube free Spotify and soundcloud and no money is being spent! No initial outlays and no on going costs ( everytime you buy a cd) now that's being wise with money!

Steeley113 · 12/02/2018 11:10

Just get her an iPod if you’re considering buying her a phone without a sim. I personally love my echo when I’m at home though!

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AjasLipstick · 12/02/2018 12:30

Isn't free Spotify full of ads?

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AjasLipstick · 12/02/2018 12:31

Steel An ipod shuffle? Can I use Youtube with that?

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Ksi · 12/02/2018 12:48

Just an advert every couple of songs for free Spotify

londonrach · 12/02/2018 12:51

Mikey..we do. We have a cd player in the car and in the house, loads of cds. I never understood the onlinr thing. Like something phyical. In fact i dont know anyone in my family who hasnt got cds. Go. For it op! Great idea!

MongerTruffle · 12/02/2018 13:11

An ipod shuffle? Can I use Youtube with that?
No
You can only use it with the iPod touch (which is the only model of the iPod that hasn't been discontinued).

GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 12/02/2018 13:13

Errrr ever heard of spotify?

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