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BajaLaJaula
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 Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject: TV's in KSA |
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I have searched previous posts on bringing in electronics to KSA, but was wondering specifically about bringing in a TV manufactered in US.
I had heard that they will not function in KSA, something about the tuner not working there. Will a newer TV (no more than 3 years old) manufactured in the US work in KSA?
Thanks in advance for any pertinent info.
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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American TVs work on an NTSC system and only work in the US... leave it home...
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BajaLaJaula
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| Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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| What if one buys a vcr there (mesecam), and uses the tuner on the vcr. Would the US TV (ntsc) be able to display image coming from vcr? |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:15 am Post subject: |
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I highly doubt it... You will find the ME systems (both PAL and SECAM) have a much better picture quality.
TV's are not that expensive... buy a multi-system and it will play all VCRs too.
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Cleopatra
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| I don't know anything about the compatibility - or otherwise - of the Saudi and USAnian TV systems, but one question occurs to me: why go to the hassle of importing a TV into KSA? As VS says, TVs aren't expensive here: I got a brand new 28' for 600 SR. In any case, many employers will provide a TV in their apartments, so need to either bring or buy. |
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Van Norden
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| On the surface this smacks of insanity. However, there is probably a very reasonable explanation that we can't see. Perhaps BajaLaJaula's company is paying for the freight? |
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BajaLaJaula
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Ding ding ding ding....You are correct. They are paying for shipment and the compound pipes in a few channels into the compound. Also, many are spending the money to buy a satellite subscription.
So I just thought I would try and see what the possibility of getting that USAnian TV to work for me.
Thank you for the initial responses.
Anyone else have any experience with this?
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scot47
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Go on - buy a new one. Spend some money ! Do some RETAIL THERAPY ! |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Why not ask your employer?
I wouldn't waste my shipping allowance on anything that plugs into the wall. Almost none of it works properly when you get to the Gulf... unless your employer can assure you that the flat provides 110 - some may, most do not - sometimes a mix - but not both available in one room.
I'd use my allowance for books and such... Things that are heavy and unavailable there.
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