Several classmates have bought iPods, which has made me a green-eyed monster. I am also attracted by the distinctive appearance and various functions. However, my present mp3 unfortunately works very well and I cannot find a reason to replace it with an iPod. In fact, iPods are so popular among the youth that Apple even becomes the only brand of mp3 they will buy. Barely other brands can be found in Singapore as far as I see.
IPod has become an international product that represents a perfect example of mp3. They are sold everywhere in the world, but the price is much higher than that of the ordinary brands. Apple has made the iPod outstanding from other similar products, just like the LV or Gucci in the fashion. As a student who doesn’t have much money, I care more about the price. I noticed that the prices in China and Singapore are almost the same. Take the iPod classic for example, it is sold at 1998 RMB in China and S$ 388 in Singapore. If the exchange rate is taken into consideration, they are nearly the same. I don’t know whether the value is the same all around the world, but the similarity of price between China and Singapore might result in the fact that the iPods are mainly made in China.
The iPod is a very good representative of the product of the globe economy. As the international economy becomes more and more important in this modern society, the big companies are now doing business with the whole world and they can sell goods all around the world. This can benefits the consumers by allowing them to buy the goods from other countries and helps the companies earn more money. Anyway, iPods are not cheap stuffs for me.
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If you truly like it, don't defer and hesitate but take it! considering the spending level in Singapore, ipod is cheaper than in China. Regard the investment as a loan you take from future so that you can enjoy now.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you.Apple is somewhat a legend, which I have to admit. (although it was once defeated by IBM haha). Short of my touch, I even don't know how my life will be like. I can't read e-books while waiting for buses and suffering from insomnia. I can't skype with my friends so conveniently. I can't look up new words in the Internet dictionary. I can't show off to you...
ReplyDeleteI think as a person we should have something to pursue which can make our life more meaningful. Maybe now you cannot afford the ipod. But from another angle, it is also a good thing. Buying an ipod can be a motivation for you to make progress.
ReplyDeleteYes, maybe we can regard it as our motivation giving us the energy to step forward. I wish one day, iPod became a toy that comes in handy.Besides I found you are good at economy, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHi,green-eyed monster!But the expression in your eyes while you are looking at my green ipod is so affectionate,not like a monster at all,haha~Yeah,I also think that it isn't worth buying it unless your present mp3 stops functioning well.I bought it because I forgot to bring my mp3 here(in fact I forgot many things back==!)and the earphones of my handphone were broken（you know actually the audio of bbk is extremely excellent!).
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