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Post by django on May 16, 2014 7:36:45 GMT
I was wondering if in the KSA they have a wide offer of laptops, or electronic shops to buy them? Decent warranty?
If not i will buy one before I fly.
Thanks!
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Post by bamaster on May 16, 2014 13:07:27 GMT
I am not sure, but as other question you should ask is if you can get the keyboard from your region. You may find it hard to use keyboard from another country.
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Wutz
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Post by Wutz on May 16, 2014 13:17:13 GMT
Plenty of electronics stores, at least near Dhahran (eXtra by the Corniche, Virgin store in Dhahran Mall, Jarir Bookstore near Ikea). I'd say it's not at all necessary to buy before you come (they even have a decent supply of the latest Macs).
Wutz
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Post by TexasFamily4 on May 16, 2014 13:25:22 GMT
I had similar question as django, so thanks for reply.
How do prices compare, though? I assume everything is more expensive there than in US -- but are we talking small difference (5 to 10% higher), or big difference (30% to 40% higher)?
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Wutz
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Post by Wutz on May 17, 2014 3:53:04 GMT
TexasFamily4,
Prices for electronics in general are pretty close. We moved here from Illinois, so left behind a 7 1/2% sales tax. We bought a 27" iMac here, and the final bill was less than it would have been back home.
Wutz
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cgyguy
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Post by cgyguy on May 17, 2014 14:03:22 GMT
Wutz,
But the iMac you bought had no face time restricted?
Thanks
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Wutz
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Post by Wutz on May 17, 2014 15:11:53 GMT
cgyguy,
Yes, that's correct. I use FaceTime on it all the time. It even came with at least three power cords (to handle the wide variety of plugs we have here in Kingdom).
Wutz
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Post by Vimto on May 22, 2014 7:45:32 GMT
for new comers, buy one and bring it with you. you need to get used to life here to be able to shop around as stores have certain hours to do business.
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