Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) YS would like one of these for his birthday (and a hamster, but that's another story ). ES has an old style PSP which is no longer manufactured but I could get one from Amazon marketplace (not new, but as new) for about £70. But, should I pay the extra to get the new "slim & lite" version? It's a lot more expensive but do you get much more for your money? Also, do I need to get a separate memory stick duo just for saving games? I don't think he'll be watching videos on it. Is 2GB enough or do I need to go for 4GB? Sorry for all the questions, but there's always someone out there with experience and useful advice . Edited August 4, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Blimey, I haven't a clue what you are talking about I even googled it and I'm still none the wiser I'd buy him a hamster - I know what they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Blimey, I haven't a clue what you are talking about I even googled it and I'm still none the wiser I'd buy him a hamster - I know what they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Blimey, I haven't a clue what you are talking about I even googled it and I'm still none the wiser I'd buy him a hamster - I know what they are Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hamsters are lovely pets! Now, where is Fred when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Found **this**. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Im here! The slim and lite version is smaller and has a video output port so you can play it on the TV, but apart from that, there is not much diffrence. 2GB is plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Found **this**. Yep, I found that too. It didn't help me - did it help you? very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks everyone (even you techno-numpties ). Fortunately, YS has agreed that he probably only wanted a PSP 'cos he enjoyed playing his brother's one on holiday. Now he's home and has access to all the other electronic wizardry on offer, it doesn't seem such a necessary purchase (especially considering the price ). He's back to the hamster idea . Choices, choices, who'd be 13 going on 14 . A friend hopefully still has the extensive Rotastak hamster palace (lucky purchase from Oxfam 9 years ago ) we gave her when our last hamster popped his little furry clogs (she's got to check in her attic) so with a bit of luck we'll just have to get the little critter and the food etc. I'll introduce "Oscar" to you all in due course . A cage cleaning and feeding rota is the next step . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I logged on to your post rapidly 'cos I thought by the heading you had found a brilliant new diet Just shows what I don't know about tech"Ooops, word censored!"abble Stick with the hamster Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 you had found a brilliant new diet If only although I was interested to see a Yahoo headline about the Americans working on a pill that makes you fit without any exercise . I am actually on a "lite and slim" drive after seeing photos of myself standing sideways in cycling gear . One day in, I'm doing well, no rubbish has passed my lips so far (apart from wine and that's not rubbish!) and I'm sitting here waiting for the rain to go off so I can go for a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I wouldn't buy him a hamster They are extremely nocturnal and can be grumpy Not all before people dive in there are as always exceptions to the rules but most of the pet ones I have encountered in my life have been grumpy If he wants a small furry why not get a rat or a ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Oh dear, the deed is done (well the cage is ordered anyway) and Oscar will be chosen tomorrow . We have had 2 hamsters before - Gnasher was lovely and very friendly, Whiskers was a devil hamster with red eyes and sharp teeth . He was also a dwarf hamster which we didn't get told . Had to build him some Duplo stairs to get upstairs in his hamster home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 They are extremely nocturnal and can be grumpy : Bit like me then (and most teenagers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Why don't you come and live with me then, Fred? I'm sure you'd be much more use than a hamster . And you'll love your new living quarters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Why don't you come and live with me then, Fred? I'm sure you'd be much more use than a hamster . And you'll love your new living quarters! I nearly wet myself with laughter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well, I've spent the day going round looking at what hamsters are on offer. Dobbies - couldn't see any, they were asleep and hidden . Pets At Home - saw some but the girl I spoke to was nice but wasn't very knowledgeable. Then tried 2 small local petshops - one didn't have any, but result in the other, she has a litter and 4 or 5 boys available . Bit scared though, as she's a breeder and shower of hamsters and vets potential owners for suitability . She has a website which explains all about rodent farmswhere the big pet shops get their pets from - nasty business . If you buy your cage/supplies from a "big pet shop" she charges more for your hamster and you have to take it in to let her see it . Quite happy with that but our cage hasn't arrived yet so we've borrowed one and hope she'll approve . I feel like I'm cheating . And apparently ethically bred hamsters are friendly and don't bite as they've been handled from a young age . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thats good news Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becka Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Buying a hamster seems to be as fraught with loopholes as buying a dog! I didn't realise that there were rodent farms so that's very interesting to know and avoid. Becka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I didn't realise this thread had gone onto hamsters! Our little girlie hamster has become very tame, despite minimal handling, she is a sweetie. But she does pong terribly when in season - which is very frequently Didn't know that when I went for a girl instead of a boy. Having said that, she has now been trained to use a hamster toilet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Meet Oscar . He's a wee sweetie and seems to be having fun exploring his new home . she has now been trained to use a hamster toilet! How do you do that? Sounds like a great idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 They are great! It is like a tiny kitty litter tray, with a cover on. You put some of their soiled litter in it and it is filled with an absorbant, sandy type of thing and they should learn to use it! Oscar is gorgeous - he is just the same colour as Flower! (our hammy named by the boys after the little skunk in Bambi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Far nicer for a 14 year old to have a pet than a PSP anyday My ED got a wardrobe for her 14th birthday, at her request, we did assemble it after sorting out and re-arranging her room and putting up a few strips of funky wallpaper. Her room did look a whole lot better but I wanted less practical things at 14 Oscar looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi would you not consider a rescue hamster. All the local rescues are over run with small furries, almost always including hamsters. Good luck in your search Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
