Buying a Laptop in Melbourne or Thailand?

coldpaw · 11-07-2011 2:56am #1

Hello, Im on my to Melbourne, getting there the end of this month. I am travelling through SE Asia. I was wondering would people recommend picking up a laptop in Bangkok or waiting until I get to OZ? I have been to OZ earlier this year and I know how expensive it is, esp if you are bringing euro over. Downside is that warranty could be a problem is somehting goes wrong and I buy it in bangkok.

I Want to get something fairly decent, willing to spend equivalent or 700 euros. But what this will get me in Melbourne as opposed to Bangkok is what I am not sure of.

Anyone have any ideas. Thanks for the help

Zambia · 11-07-2011 4:54am

Why not buy in Ireland.

jack in the box · 11-07-2011 5:04am

Not sure how prices compare with the two countries, but if your planning on doing some travelling in oz just go for a netbook, laptops r too heavy, you'd get a decent one for 400 dollars or less in JB HI FI.

universe777 · 11-07-2011 9:26am

If you are buying solely for use on your travels buy a netbook. Laptops weigh a tonne, add on the power supply and possibly a plug converter thing to use in many countries it'll weigh your bags down a bit.
I second Zambia in saying why not buy it in Ireland? You are likely to get better value for money in Ireland.

coldpaw · 12-07-2011 3:28am

thanks for the responses. Not in Ireland anymore. Wont really be travelling once I get to oz and want something decent so that is why i am looking for a laptop versus a notebook. Plus I want someything that can play shogun total war 2.

Zambia · 12-07-2011 3:38am

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/

spunkymunky · 12-07-2011 4:16am

Just buy in in Oz. 700 sheets (about 1000 aussie sheets!) should get you a decent laptop. Also, it will have an Australian plug, so no adapter needed! 13" macbook pro is about $1400. not a whole lot more for a savage piece of kit! 13" screen not great for games though

Buying a Laptop in Melbourne or Thailand?

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