Mauritzvw Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hey guys!Quick question... Should I buy a laptop in SA or get one in OZ when we land?Reason for asking is that I dont have a laptop and dont know where the better deal would beThanx Mau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just B Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hey guys!Quick question... Should I buy a laptop in SA or get one in OZ when we land?Reason for asking is that I dont have a laptop and dont know where the better deal would beThanx MauMau,We bought our laptops is SA, we will be leaving around June, all the documents we posses have been scanned and up loaded, books and music etc for the trip. The HP 530 T2400 183ghz 1024 mr with 120gm hard drive is going for aroung R4799 adn it's a sweet little machine. I was n't tpp stressed about the whole warranty thing, as they can be repaired that side. You could find we have been a little dumb about it but as part of the ahole adventure it made sense.RegardsK&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mupersan Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 known brands, like HP should carry a world wide warranty, check with the seller. I had a look at pc pricing, and it is relative. If you convert your rands and then buy, its expensive. but if you buy after you are earning $, its relative.. I would personally buy here, and take it with. We are taking 2 pcs and a laptop, as well as a mobile drive with all backed up info from the pc's.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauritzvw Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 known brands, like HP should carry a world wide warranty, check with the seller. I had a look at pc pricing, and it is relative. If you convert your rands and then buy, its expensive. but if you buy after you are earning $, its relative.. I would personally buy here, and take it with. We are taking 2 pcs and a laptop, as well as a mobile drive with all backed up info from the pc's..Thanx! will look into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoot Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Does anyone know whether your laptop counts as part of your hand luggage allowance if you fly e.g. Qantas or is that over an above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Brought our laptop with and it has proved to be invaluble in the beginning just to be able to stay in touch!! (HP Pavilion)Zoot can't remember!! Can you believe? Will go have a look and edit this reply.Copied this from Quanta's web page:"Laptop computers are a special item which may be carried as carry on baggage subject to a number of conditions. They:must conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations must be totally noiseless. (Use of printers inflight will not be permitted) must not be used during take-off and landing must not interface with the aircraft's power supply, and are subject to x-ray inspections on departure. At Australian international and domestic terminals laptop computers will be subject to an additional security check. Before x-raying, the laptop computer must be removed from its carry case and the battery removed from the laptop. All items will then be x-rayed separately. If the screener is unable to satisfy that the computer does not contain a weapon or explosive device, it is to be subjected to trace detection.In terms of carry on baggage allowance, laptop computers and small video camera units constitute one carry on bag equivalent." Edited February 18, 2008 by Nilo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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