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SwissTony

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4. Thanks for replying.

Reply to pokerfan (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 04:58 PM

Apr 2013

I'm pretty sure the plug adapter "problem" has been solved. I've ordered the laptop from amazon US and I'll check the fine print on the transformer.

I was aware of the DVD region problem. If we go travelling, i don't know if this will be a problem. If I go to the US/Canada/Fiji I won't want to spend a lot of of time watching DVDs. Maybe i want to take one or two home....

Modems???? I've had a couple of those. Didn't they used to beep, scream, squelch and fart? Or was that my that my kids? I think one of my kids is called Modem. I'll have to ask the wife.

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Buying a laptop from Amazon US for an European user [View all] SwissTony Apr 2013 OP

All you need to do is change the power adapter liberal N proud Apr 2013 #1

Thanks, that's what I thought. SwissTony Apr 2013 #2

Other considerations pokerfan Apr 2013 #3

Thanks for replying. SwissTony Apr 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Denzil_DC Apr 2013 #5

It looks like you'll be liable to pay VAT on the laptop. Denzil_DC Apr 2013 #6

I'm aware of the VAT issue. SwissTony Apr 2013 #7

Even with VAT included, it'd probably still be a lot better deal than you'd get otherwise. Denzil_DC Apr 2013 #8

The laptop has arrived and is working beautifully. SwissTony Apr 2013 #9