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Best gadget to buy in the US

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  • 15-01-2008 1:26pm
    #1
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭


    I'm off to the US for a couple of weeks this weekend (on the company :))

    I'll have a car and a flexible friend but I'm stuck as to what to gadget to buy - does anyone have any suggestions?

    Price wouldn't really be a problem and I'd be capitalising on the strong Euro.

    I suppose the only requirement would be that it would have to be portable.

    I'd appreciate any suggestions, thx


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    DSLR camera? Big savings to be had + 'useful' for your trip.


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    higster
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭higster


    Whats the price range...close to my heart as well (going over at end of month)

    iPhone (be careful it isn't s/ware version 1.1.3, see HUGE thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055113165&page=121)

    I got one for xmas and is the bees b****x and intend getting some accessories when I'm over there...

    Failing that the iTouch

    Otherwise Nintendo DSWii/PSP/PS3/XBox/blue ray player (not sure if they are "regionalised" though)

    Otherwise laptop/Shure headphones...

    Let us know how you get on and what bargins found...


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    #4
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Thanks guys, consoles are probably a bit big (with the exception of the Wii)

    I like the idea of the camera, thanks for the pointer on the iPhone firmware


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    stevoman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,041 ✭✭✭stevoman


    get the new ipod phone cheaper over there. or lesle head to the home depot and buy dewalt laster levels (hand-held ones). they are $250 the and abot €370 here. make yourself a few quid when you get back!


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    #6
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Goddammit, I could pick up a Mac Book Air for €1250 :D


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    wallycool
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭wallycool


    Buy a jet plane i hear there cheap


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    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,525 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Nintendo DS. It's not regionalised, is very portable, and will cost you approx half of the euro price.


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    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    OK, picked up some small stuff today:

    A Nintendo DS for the missus, $130 (€88)
    A PSP Pack Dexter for myself: Silver PSP, Dexter Game, PRO Duo 1Gb card and Family Guy video for $199 (€135)
    A PS3 Sixaxis for one buddy $50 (€34)
    An 8GB Nano for another buddy $199 (€135)

    No MacBook Airs in the Apple Stores yet, and I was keeping an eye out for Toshiba Portégé R500 - didn't see one in Best Buy or Circuit City

    Nothing else was really jumping out at me in those - anyone got anywhere else I could go?


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    ElNino
    Registered Users Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭ElNino


    Frys are good if there is a store near you. They are not nationwide. Their store locator is here:
    http://shop1.outpost.com/ac/storelocator/index.jsp


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    #11
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Ack, they're on the West Coast, I'm in Boston


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    higster
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭higster


    you still in Boston. There myself (last day) where did you get the psp? Thinking of getting one.


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    #13
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    I sure did; the Dester pack with Silver Slim, Dexter Game, Family Guy video & 1Gb card for $199 (€135) in Best Buy. Leaving tonight


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    RoyalMarine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭RoyalMarine


    you could be real nice and pick up a few computer components for some of the lads here. much much cheaper in the u.s and sell them to us! :)

    we would save a nice bit of money and you would be popular :D


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    #15
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Back on home soil now....


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