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philinkorea · Joined: 27 Jan 2003

Coming back to Korea soon. Definitely want to invest in a computer this time. Wondered what anyone thought was good to look for and what was a good deal pricewise? I'm from England so I guess taking it back after would be a problem, would it work back in England though? Is a laptop a good idea so it can be sent back to England easier, maybe v.expensive to send normal size computer or would have to sell? Any responses appreciated.

the saint · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Location: not there yet...

I'm shortly to be there too and am also from the UK. I'm interested. Why do you say taking it back to the UK would be a problem?

No one can really answer the laptop/desktop question for you unless you tell them what you want to do on the machine itself.

More info would be good.

wylde · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

never done it so i don't really know...

but, i'm guessing if you change the $10 power supply in the desktop or the powerpack (transformer) for the laptop there would be no problehmo.. not real sure on the laptop.. but 99.99999999% sure on the desktop.

ffl007 · Joined: 01 Nov 2003

hi Phil,

pm me when you get to Korea, I can set u up with a desktop.

ryleeys · Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MD

Most computers now you don't even have to change any power supply... just plug 'em in (or buy a $2 prong converter) and you're set to go. They either do it automatically or there's a small switch on the back.

Moldy Rutabaga · Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Location: Ansan, Korea

The power supply problem isn't a problem---the UK uses 220 Volts, same as here. The only thing you will need is a little prongy for the plug-in.

I paid 1.3 MW for a pretty loaded system. Korea is a fairly cheap place for computers, though it's no fire sale. You could check out the Yongsan electronics market in Seoul for a candy store of computers.

You should buy a laptop if you need a laptop. I prefer desktops because they are cheaper, easier to modify, and generally easier on the eyes and hands. One option is to buy a very small slimline or half-height desktop with an LCD monitor. The size and weight shouldn't be a problem for taking home.

Ken:>

ulsanchris · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: take a wild guess

what ever you do don't get a compaq. i bought presario notebook and i have had nothing but trouble with it. in fact it is at the repair shop now. i've had troubles with the monitor and the motherboard, and now i think the bios has gone haywire. i had someother problem with it as well. its been about 7 months since if have bought it. i want my money back or a new computer but compaq doesn' want to do either for me.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003