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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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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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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:49 am Post subject: |
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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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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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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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| unless your employer can assure you that the flat provides 110 - some may, most do not - sometimes a mix |
Much to my chagrin, 110v is the more usual voltage in KSA. I've lived in three houses here, and in all of them the only 220v outlets were in the kitchen - everywhere else was 110v. The frustrating thing is that I'd say at least 90% of the appliances available in shops are 220v, which means that they either won't work at all if plugged into a 110v outlet, or will work very lousily (sic?) Still, at least you wont' fry your appliance, as you would if you were to plug a 110v item into a 220v outlet - yes, it happens ALL the time in the K of SA!
I don't think this is an issue as far as TVs are concerned - most are dual or automatic voltage. Still, as VS says, given that TVs are widely and cheaply available here, I'd advise you to spend your allowance on something less easy to get over here. So long as it's legal, of course...
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Van Norden
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Cleopatra wrote: |
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No Cleo, you haven't sic'ed the language. It's a perfectly good word. |
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BajaLaJaula
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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The compound is all 110v . The trouble with that....as mentioned....is that vacuum cleaners, coffee maker, iron etc., etc. are all 220v in the shops in KSA and will not work very well with 110v. Luke warm coffee and a vacuum that doesn't pick up any dirt, for example.
I will contact employer to get details on TV's on the compound.
Thanks again.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| BajaLaJaula wrote: |
The compound is all 110v . The trouble with that....as mentioned....is that vacuum cleaners, coffee maker, iron etc., etc. are all 220v in the shops in KSA and will not work very well with 110v. Luke warm coffee and a vacuum that doesn't pick up any dirt, for example.
I will contact employer to get details on TV's on the compound.
Thanks again.
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Get a Pilipino electrician, and he will be able to convert most of the elecrtical outlets/points from 110V to 220V, and your problem is solved.
The other solution, before buying any electrical/electronic item, check that is multi-voltage ( 100 � 240 V), and also check that your item is also multi-frequency (50 � 60HZ), because some electrical items, like Air-Conditioning in SA are all 60 HZ, and if you take them to another country which uses only 50HZ, your Air-Conditioning system will not work properly, and may get burnt! The same apply for Refrigerator/Freezer, always buy Multi-Voltage, Multi-Frequency, and you will enjoy the Multi-System TV/Video/DVD. |
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veiledsentiments
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And be careful of the setting when you plug anything in because you can burn up little electical applicances very easily. (voice of experience here...)
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