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US Laptop

  • 01-03-2010 8:41pm
    #1
    JayC5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this:

    Thinking of buying a laptop from the states over the net, specifically the ASUS UL30A-A2.

    So, what's the story with the AC adaptor - will I have to completely replace it with an Irish/UK equivalent or can I just use the same one with a travel adaptor for the wall socket?

    Thanks in advance folks! :)

    J


Comments

  • #2
    targus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭targus


    I bought one before Christmas in Chicago.The adaptor is dual voltage .All you will need is a 220 volt lead from socket to adaptor.


  • #3
    IrishTonyO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭IrishTonyO


    Be aware you will be liable for import tax on it when it reaches Ireland


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    The same laptops can be used all over the world, they're made to be able to handle US/JP 120V or European 230V. If you look on the sticker it'll say 120-230V.


  • #5
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Most of them should be 100-240V. And Japan is 100V IIRC...


  • #6
    JayC5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭JayC5


    Hey,

    Thanks for the responses people - I thought import tax was hit and miss, that you can be lucky? - am I wrong about this? Also is it expensive, how do they calculate the rate if I get caught out?

    Do you think I could get the seller to mark the package as a 'gift' or would taxes still apply?

    Thanks again ;)

    J


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  • #7
    Eircom_Sucks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    JayC5 wrote: »
    Hey,

    Thanks for the responses people - I thought import tax was hit and miss, that you can be lucky? - am I wrong about this? Also is it expensive, how do they calculate the rate if I get caught out?

    Do you think I could get the seller to mark the package as a 'gift' or would taxes still apply?

    Thanks again ;)

    J


    if he marks it as a gift usually they dont do anything , but you could be the 1 unlucky person , or get him to insure it at a lower value , hense insure it for 200$ then you only get taxed a portion of that , now if it gets damaged or lost you can only claim for 200$ thats the risk my friend , i did it with a $5000 guitar and insured it for $900 and i paid €165 tax which isnt bad on a $5000 guitar , but if it went missing i was fooked so just be cautious , i heard if you pay priority shipping they can't check contents , maybe im wrong tho


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