Wil my UK electrical appliances (phone chrger, laptop, work with adaptor in Seoul or do I need voltage adaptor?
I am going to Seoul, Korea in a few weeks and have bought a plug adaptor for my laptop charger, phone charger etc but will this work or do I need to buy one that actually converts the voltage too? Thanks in advance!!
Other - Destinations - 1 Answers
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Seoul uses 220V 60Hz and the UK 240V Hz. If your appliance is 220-240V 50-60Hz then yes, if it's only 50, then it might not. Also make sure that you DO take a travel adaptor...or change the plug.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Where can i get a decent 2nd hand laptop without being ripped off and will it work in the uk?
Where can i get a decent 2nd hand laptop without being ripped off and will it work in the uk?
Im a broke-ass student doing an exchange in the uk next yr, is cash converters a good place to get a 2nd hand laptop or is there somewhere else to get one? I cant really afford to get one then have it suck and not work... also will it work in the uk? also what is a good laptop to get.. dell? any help much appreciated cheers:D
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I would recommend the Asus EEE PC. Brand-new, it's around $300. Fantastic laptop, small and compact. Only problem is that it runs on a Linux operating system (sometimes this will not work for you). No CD drive.
Answer 2 :
Do not get the EEE pc. I've got one and I'd much rather have a laptop. EEE pc's are crap, they're for browsing the internet, and crash extremely often which pisses everyone off especially if the document isn't saved. And the person above is wrong because I am on my EEE pc now and it's got Windows XP, and on the sticker it even says 'Designed for Microsoft Windows XP' For a laptop try looking at Amazon.co.uk, I'm sure you can find some second hand ones. A Dell is a good choice but I'd have a Sony or an LG, but Dell's are just as good. Good luck and I hope you find what you want :)
Answer 3 :
I think that eBay is a great choice. As long as the seller does international shipping, has great feedback so you know you won't get ripped off, and is willing to answer questions about the item you are good to go. You can find some really great products there. Another I reccomend is eCost.com. They sell refurbished PC's but they are still great and you can get them for low prices. I am not sure if they ship to the U.K, but I got my pc from there and they are great.
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Im a broke-ass student doing an exchange in the uk next yr, is cash converters a good place to get a 2nd hand laptop or is there somewhere else to get one? I cant really afford to get one then have it suck and not work... also will it work in the uk? also what is a good laptop to get.. dell? any help much appreciated cheers:D
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I would recommend the Asus EEE PC. Brand-new, it's around $300. Fantastic laptop, small and compact. Only problem is that it runs on a Linux operating system (sometimes this will not work for you). No CD drive.
Answer 2 :
Do not get the EEE pc. I've got one and I'd much rather have a laptop. EEE pc's are crap, they're for browsing the internet, and crash extremely often which pisses everyone off especially if the document isn't saved. And the person above is wrong because I am on my EEE pc now and it's got Windows XP, and on the sticker it even says 'Designed for Microsoft Windows XP' For a laptop try looking at Amazon.co.uk, I'm sure you can find some second hand ones. A Dell is a good choice but I'd have a Sony or an LG, but Dell's are just as good. Good luck and I hope you find what you want :)
Answer 3 :
I think that eBay is a great choice. As long as the seller does international shipping, has great feedback so you know you won't get ripped off, and is willing to answer questions about the item you are good to go. You can find some really great products there. Another I reccomend is eCost.com. They sell refurbished PC's but they are still great and you can get them for low prices. I am not sure if they ship to the U.K, but I got my pc from there and they are great.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
How much would it cost to import a laptop screen to the UK?
How much would it cost to import a laptop screen to the UK?
More specifically, this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330150516375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Just get it sent to you. I buy stuff from the states a lot and never get customs stopping it. if they do stop it and you have to pay VAT then it will be on the value of the item, but their evalutation of the item will be different to yours...
Answer 2 :
i doubt you'd pay duty on that because few items of computer hardware these days attract duty, and even still, its not expensive enough to warrant import duty. so unless the postal service declare the value incorrectly i don't think you'll pay duty. its vat that will be applicable, even if its second hand. 17.5% of the value of the import, which in your case is your £77 + £30 postage. if your unsure, ring the import advice line - 0845 010 9000 option 2
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More specifically, this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330150516375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Just get it sent to you. I buy stuff from the states a lot and never get customs stopping it. if they do stop it and you have to pay VAT then it will be on the value of the item, but their evalutation of the item will be different to yours...
Answer 2 :
i doubt you'd pay duty on that because few items of computer hardware these days attract duty, and even still, its not expensive enough to warrant import duty. so unless the postal service declare the value incorrectly i don't think you'll pay duty. its vat that will be applicable, even if its second hand. 17.5% of the value of the import, which in your case is your £77 + £30 postage. if your unsure, ring the import advice line - 0845 010 9000 option 2
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
How much would it cost to send a laptop within the UK?
How much would it cost to send a laptop within the UK?
Should I use royal mail?
Buying & Selling - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I have used RM special delivery a couple of times about £12.00 with the insurance to cover loss and damage. I have to send mine back to office now and again and I box it in the laptop bag and this protects it from damage.
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Should I use royal mail?
Buying & Selling - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I have used RM special delivery a couple of times about £12.00 with the insurance to cover loss and damage. I have to send mine back to office now and again and I box it in the laptop bag and this protects it from damage.
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