Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Buying a laptop from abroad ?

  • 04-02-2011 1:32pm
    #1
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys hope someone can help me here I'm looking to buy a laptop from abroad , the thing is it says it comes with an ac adaptor ,as I haven't a clue about all this I was wondering would it work here in Ireland ? And if so could I buy and use a European charger instead ? The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite A665D-S5178 . Thanks in advance .


Comments

  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    You'd need to buy an adapter for the foreign plug. Just a normal one you can buy for a 5er. Other than that it'll be grand.


  • #3
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    That's brill so if I wanted could I buy a standard European one ? Ps would you mind having a look at it see what you think ? http://linkejing.en.alibaba.com/product/414887291-0/Toshiba_Satellite_A665D_S5178_15_6_Inch_Laptop.html


  • #4
    lynchie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,013 ✭✭✭lynchie


    Laptop will come with a standard ac adapter which should be 110-240v 50/60. You would just need to buy a "figure of 8" cable for it.

    Id be more concerned about buying it from a site that only takes western union etc.. not to mention the duty / vat / customs charges associated with it too.


  • #5
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    That site is most likely a scam. There is no protection with western union and it's what those sites use so you can't possibly get a refund. Do not; under any circumstances buy from that site.


  • #6
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    Thanks you very much guys I really mean that ;). well I think il just buy one here at least I have come back and won't be scammed again thanks for the help guys.. phew glad I checked with you guys first ...


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    Thanks you very much guys I really mean that ;). well I think il just buy one here at least I have come back and won't be scammed again thanks for the help guys.. phew glad I checked with you guys first ...

    Aye, that was a close one!


    But seriously, buying online is fine, and is often cheaper. Amazon.co.uk is great value these days, and is a good seller.

    Post up any laptops you find and we can advise you on what one is the best.


Advertisement