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29-03-2008, 05:54 AM
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FireWood wrote:
bottomline, but say you are firm about getting a brand brand virgin new unit model 2...so you go over to OQO website..they have free bundle US$327 until 31Mar08 on any purchase.. http://www.gottabemobile.com/  there are also deals without bundles but brand new units at tigerdirect US$1699 onwards http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...085&CatId=2814 or at compusa starting at US$1799 onwards http://www.compusa.com/applications/...C-PRICEGRABBER the next thing you want to do is to follow the VPost method.... Step by Step Guide to Ordering Iphone using Vpost there is an example on how to order iPhone via VPost.. the same concept applies to any online purchase via Vpost What you need : 1. Vpost Account (register online) https://www.vpost.com.sg/ 2. OQO Model 2 Online Store details 3. Valid Credit Card or Debit Card Make a trip to the Paya Lebar Singapore Post Center... 1. see their rep 2. tell them the US online shop needs a US address to deliver 3. you can either pay the US retailer online then arrange for VPost to pickup from US location (which VPost provides) and deliver item thru customs and singapore 4. or if your credit card is not recognized by US Retailer or the US Retailer only wants by say American Express card payment but you only have a POSB/DBS Visa debit card, then pay VPost..VPost will pay US Retailer, then arrange for item into Singapore OR 5. If you want them to do eveything, track etc..use their conceirge service..they treat you like VIP but there is 5% surcharge.. 6. Relax..guaranteed yr item will be here... hope it helps Last edited by bottomline; 30-03-2008 at 08:19 AM.. |
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29-03-2008, 06:09 AM
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FireWood wrote:
This place: http://www.dynamism.com/oqo2/pricing.shtml http://www.dynamism.com/oqo2/pricing.shtml But seriously any bundle without their georgous ext DVDRW Docking station sucks big time.. pls understand you are paying S$2k for a lousy VIA C7 chip..its not the Isiah chip...which will be on model 02 by June08..their native resolution is still 800x480 same as the Asus Eee and if you want higher you got to pan alot...hehe |
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29-03-2008, 09:02 AM
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FireWood wrote:
This place: http://www.dynamism.com/oqo2/pricing.shtml Was thinking about getting the 80gb with HSDPA from dynamism (see the UK site) called them but cos of the credit card i didn't proceed. |
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29-03-2008, 09:05 AM
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well... basically paying the $$$ for the true mobiility..
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29-03-2008, 09:12 AM
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bottomline wrote:
ok as you know most or all of the model 02 units at expansys are refurbished or returned units that is why they command lower costs for bulk sales... |
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29-03-2008, 10:51 AM
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Duh_Bing wrote:
Hey Bottomline... where did you find out that expansys is selling refub/returned units.... refurbished units are usually disclosed in the expansys us /uk sites as required by law...but the spore expansys site does not seem to disclose..usually in yr item description you see a reference to B-stock or clearance stock not only for laptops but other umpcs,pdas etc too.. y https://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=164705 singapore arm is an extension of the HK office...I ordered a raon everun fm them and the notice was in my box and not at the website..it took me four f***king mths to get my refund...now I only order spare parts from them like 16gb sdhc ...bo pian.. you shld read up on the us forums how they bitch abt expansys in general.. aiya you seem experienced to know that yr item is brand new or refurbished..the minute you see scuff or teeny stratches or fading paint..you will know..if not, if yr invoice number starts with B(means Bstock) or C(clearance stock)..but anyway excited ppl like u dun care as long as u get 1yr wty..right? fyi my fren ordered the OQO model01 S$900+ just 2wks ago and found the bloody ac adapter stopped working and battery wear to be 67% ...his runtime in 2 wks of use was down to 30mins..boy was he pissed..they offered to exchg but he needs to pay shipping..tat's another S$40+ down the toilet... all these online is buyer beware lor... Last edited by bottomline; 29-03-2008 at 11:00 AM.. |
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29-03-2008, 11:49 AM
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bottomline wrote:
refurbished units are usually disclosed in the expansys us /uk sites as required by law...but the spore expansys site does not seem to disclose..  ... i care ok... its a freaking one months pay!!! anyways... i understand that OQO sell refurb units separately one... items just arrived and initial inspection looks totally new and don't have the B/C and also HSDPA version of OQO e2 just came out in Dec and there haven't been enough stock until recently... and aye there are many complains abt service at expansys...fyi my fren ordered the OQO model01 S$900+ just 2wks ago and found the bloody ac adapter stopped working and battery wear to be 67% ...his runtime in 2 wks of use was down to 30mins..boy was he pissed..they offered to exchg but he needs to pay shipping..tat's another S$40+ down the toilet... WANNA DECLARE... THE ITEM IS IN!!!! wait up for pics on unpacking and review |
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29-03-2008, 01:14 PM
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i think there are plenty of unboxing pics and yuotubevideos of the model02...i think we are more concerned whether the hsdpa actually works on singnet,M1 & Starhub 3g sim cards..after all it should right? but note yr hsdpa has not been approved by TAS unlike the Fujitsu U1010 HSDPA with other Fujitsu models and Levono X61 HSDPA, so you could be in violation of TAS regulations here...hmm..but you heck care right?
For ultimate connectivity on-the-go, you can purchase an OQO Model 2 with integrated HSDPA WWAN. (It is unlocked, so also the usual cpu & graphic intensive testing like joost,babelgum,and gaming like WOW would be nice too. with that in mind I hope to see you at www.oqotalk.com forums..there they are talking about model03 already.. "Only the very rich can keep up with cutting edge technology ... and for UMPCs I doubt they bother" Last edited by bottomline; 29-03-2008 at 01:37 PM.. |
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30-03-2008, 06:16 AM
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can someone tell me how come AMAZON selling so cheap for a new Sony VAIO VGN-UX490N/C 4.5-Inch Portable Computer (Intel Core 2 Solo U2200 Processor, 1GB RAM, 48 GB Flash Drive, Vista Business) = US$1999.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VGN-UX490...2795336&sr=8-1 For Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5" Laptop (Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive) = US$1099. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VGN-UX280...829182&sr=1-71
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30-03-2008, 08:15 AM
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FireWood wrote:
can someone tell me how come AMAZON selling so cheap for a new Sony VAIO VGN-UX490N/C 4.5-Inch Portable Computer (Intel Core 2 Solo U2200 Processor, 1GB RAM, 48 GB Flash Drive, Vista Business) = US$1999. Most of the items on Amazon are sold by third party merchants like in your 2nd vaio link It is better to buy anything sold directly by Amazon like in your 1st Vaio link. The prices on Amazon are no longer the lowest. I can often find cheaper prices on tech products on buy.com, newegg.com or overstock.com. You can often find better deals at other sites and sometimes even the vendor directly. Till couple of years ago, Amazon.com had a "Found it cheaper elsewhere" link where you could enter a link to any merchant where a product was available cheaper than Amazon and they would match the price, Now that link has gone missing. Amazon's return policies at one time used to be good. Now they do not take anything back easily unless it is defective. Read their return policy carefully. "You may return new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund." They accept only unopened items. Till 2005, Amazon was good. Now I do not even look on Amazon.com for anything. |
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30-03-2008, 11:55 AM
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Anybody know where & what price for gigabit U60? That looks good!
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30-03-2008, 12:26 PM
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so, is it a good buy for this? http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VGN-UX490...2795336&sr=8-1
is this a refurbished item? http://www.overstock.com/Electronics...2/product.html how come there is another price? http://www.overstock.com/Electronics...2/product.html most overstock.com seem to be refurbished???
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30-03-2008, 02:19 PM
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FireWood wrote:
so, is it a good buy for this? http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VGN-UX490...2795336&sr=8-1 (1) if for me .NO...even though amazon price is attractive,,based on my personal experience their return policy is too damn strict but you may want to clarify with them first... (2) & (3) never never order anything online unless you have yr questions answered in writing via email from them..so go ask them if used or not,,try not to assume..the americans are very straight forward about this... you seem damn keen to get umpc huh? enjoy that feeling while it lasts... |
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30-03-2008, 02:57 PM
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bottomline wrote:
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30-03-2008, 05:39 PM
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