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Buying a Laptop in the USA

  • 10-08-2003 6:50pm
    #1
    giftgrub
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭


    Hi i'm off to the states soon, want to pick up a laptop while i'm over anyone know where they're going for a good price,

    i found www.compusa.com anyone got any more?


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  • #2
    HappyDude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭HappyDude


    try the following sites:
    http://www.gateway.com

    http://www.outpost.com

    I highly recommend outpost - great selection, at good prices. Remember to leave all the packaging on your laptop, and declare it at customs on your way home!! (if you are so inclined!)

    HD


  • #3
    Nitrox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 265 ✭✭Nitrox


    What would the advantage be by declaring it in customs other than beeing honest, in this case i just dont see honesty paying off.


  • #4
    WizZard
    Registered Users Posts: 6,762 ✭✭✭WizZard


    The benefit of declaring your laptop in the box is that you can claim the sales tax back since you are not a resident of the state!
    This can be substantial.
    Also check out stores, not just online deals, you can find some great deals in stores over there, especially for laptops which are nearing the end of their display life. I'm currently typing this on a HP laptop which I bought last year for $1100 - the specs are athlonXP 1800+,512mb RAM, 30gb hdd, DVD/CD-RW, 32mb graphics, 15.1" screen. Not a bad deal really.
    And haggle, if its a display model, the store will want o get rid of it, i knocked $150 dollars off the display price!
    Two caveats:
    1. display models may not come with the same warranty, make sure the terms are clear
    2. the keyboard will be US so if you're a touchtypist, things will start to look a bit weird! But you'll get used to it

    Good luck, and have a great trip


  • #5
    muffinhead
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭muffinhead


    has anyone bought a laptop from the USA (over the internet) and used it in Ireland? What is the deal with the power supply & warranty?


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