On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 05:51:53PM +1100, Erik Christiansen wrote:
shopbot, for example, shows several places that have an almost identical model to the one Rick mentioned (but with built-in wifi) for around $145
And altech.com.au has an identical price. If we compare the US$62 Newegg price:
145 - 62/.75 = A$62 higher locally.
Allow some of that for exchange fees, international shipping, the unwanted wifi, and GST which only applies to the local one, then the feasibility of local warranty replacement/repair isn't costing much.
yep. approx $60 for exchange rate, shipping, GST, and australian statutory warranty / consumer protection laws isn't too bad. feels wrong to have to pay the extra "australia tax" on hardware and software, but it's not too excessive considering the protections we get as consumers in this country. (of course, i'm feeling benevolently stoned on painkillers at the moment so that's probably affecting my judgement) craig -- craig sanders <cas@taz.net.au>