Thread: What problems will I have bring a new computer to Thailand?

Thanks Fondles,

The HP 430 that broke down on me did everything I needed it to do so it's OK. It will be nice to just get the bigger screen for me. Running a little short on cash with everything costing so much more over here. One nearly black or at least over ripe banana costs 58 cents and a nice yellow one will cost over a dollar each. I'm taking loads of pics to show some of the food prices and prices for other stuff and report when I get back.

If anyone else has any suggestions, please let me know.

Go with the Dell, and as Fondles says carry it in without the packaging so it doesn't stand out as being new.

They're almost small enough for you to bum them through customs, just need a condom and some lube.



If you don't fancy that, just carry them in a laptop bag.

Done.

Make sure you have a suitable power plug adapter to suit Thai connection mate.

Not sure but is the electrical power rating the same in the US as it is in Thailand?

Possibly that might be why your other computer packed it in?

Good luck and travel safe.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Make sure you have a suitable power plug adapter to suit Thai connection mate.

Not sure but is the electrical power rating the same in the US as it is in Thailand?

Possibly that might be why your other computer packed it in?

Good luck and travel safe.

Laptop ac adapters are typically rated for 100 to 240v input.

I must be missing something. Why not buy the new one when here? Is it that much cheaper to buy in the states? Did you compare prices?

Entry level computers are as cheap as chips here I would have thought.

^ Presumably he wants/needs a computer during the next month.

Originally Posted by nidhogg

I must be missing something. Why not buy the new one when here? Is it that much cheaper to buy in the states? Did you compare prices?

Entry level computers are as cheap as chips here I would have thought.

I recently bought a new laptop and after comparing prices between here and home (Australia) everything was expensive here, I saved Bt.12,000 by buying in Aus.

Bonus being no Thai script cluttering the keyboard !!

Carry the new one in over your shoulder in the case, then pack the old broken one in your checked luggage. Right through the green line and out the door.

Originally Posted by Fondles

I recently bought a new laptop and after comparing prices between here and home (Australia) everything was expensive here, I saved Bt.12,000 by buying in Aus.

Bonus being no Thai script cluttering the keyboard !!

Ok. Interesting, thanks (although I do actually need the Thai script on my keyboard!)

I would just buy one in Thailand, they are comparable prices, they have a decent selection and more importantly they will have a warranty (unless the one you are buying has an international warranty).

Originally Posted by nidhogg

Ok. Interesting, thanks (although I do actually need the Thai script on my keyboard!)

Good for you, I prefer to not have that crap cluttering my keyboard.

Erm.... Theyve both got good battery life

Thanks for all the suggestions and I think I'll go with what AO suggested and just pull the battery out of broken one and pack it in the new computer. I do have a voltage converter at home in Thailand so it won't be a problem until I can find the proper charging cord once I get back.

In a perfect world I would love to get a better computer but I had to borrow money from a friend just to get here to fight with the Veterans Administration to get my pension increased to help my family. I had to buy a cheap LG phone because I couldn't find a charger to fit my old Nokia phone.

I can't believe food prices here. You can't even buy 1 banana here for less than a dollar. I'm taking pictures of different things to give everyone an idea of what those prices are. It does seem electrical goods are a lot cheaper here.

I am lucky to have a friend that is letting me stay at his place for the month but I can't sponge off him for food and other things. He works at the VA office and he lets me ride in with him to see doctors and my VA representative to get the process started for a reevaluation.

Thanks again for the help.


Luigi, I think I'll pass on the CONDOM/LUBE method of transport and let you try that out for transporting of things you need to bring into Thailand or anywhere else on the planet.

Originally Posted by Eliminator

Thanks for all the suggestions and I think I'll go with what AO suggested and just pull the battery out of broken one and pack it in the new computer. I do have a voltage converter at home in Thailand so it won't be a problem until I can find the proper charging cord once I get back.

All laptop chargers work from 100-240 volts. You won't need a voltage converter or a new charger. Some Thai plugs don't have the ground hole so you may need an adapter for that if your charger has it.

Originally Posted by Eliminator

Luigi, I think I'll pass on the CONDOM/LUBE method of transport and let you try that out for transporting of things you need to bring into Thailand

Bringing stuff into Thailand....
Coming back from the shops....


It's a very useful method.

Originally Posted by bsnub

I would spend a little more money and get something better. Neither are very good at all to be honest. I would look for something with at least 8 GB of ram and at minimum a Intel Core i3 processor.

This would be much better;

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...25&ignorebbr=1

don't be ridiculous, he is an old man, all he does is surf porn, read his hate emails, and go to Stormfront to get his latest news

he could do it all on a 2yr old iPad

Originally Posted by Eliminator

Thanks for all the suggestions and I think I'll go with what AO suggested and just pull the battery out of broken one and pack it in the new computer. I do have a voltage converter at home in Thailand so it won't be a problem until I can find the proper charging cord once I get back.

It should work on either voltage, I use my Thai 220 cord when in the states and it steps it down. Plus I lost the cord last time there and bought a new one, it also works here and there. Cheers.

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

don't be ridiculous, he is an old man, all he does is surf porn, read his hate emails, and go to Stormfront to get his latest news

he could do it all on a 2yr old iPad

Don't be REDONKULOUS Flyboy, who the hell needs to watch porn when I can play with a real woman. I have no idea what "Stormfront" is and all the people that hate me are on my ignore list so get NO hate mail. Maybe you're just talking about wht you get in your INBOX. Is that a REAR entrance only that you use on yourself?

Originally Posted by Eliminator

what AO suggested and just pull the battery out of broken one and pack it in the new computer. I do have a voltage converter at home in Thailand so it won't be a problem until I can find the proper charging cord once I get back.

hello earth ?!?!!!

jesus christ, you shouldn't be left near a computer alone

buy a fucking iPad FFS, that's for old senile people like you, and you will love it

thank me later

Originally Posted by Luigi

Bringing stuff into Thailand....
Coming back from the shops....


It's a very useful method.

I'll still pass and I hope you have fun transporting your purchases.

Originally Posted by Eliminator

Don't be REDONKULOUS Flyboy, who the hell needs to watch porn when I can play with a real woman. I have no idea what "Stormfront" is and all the people that hate me are on my ignore list so get NO hate mail. Maybe you're just talking about wht you get in your INBOX. Is that a REAR entrance only that you use on yourself?

you are complaining you have no money, and yet you are buying the equivalent of a Ferrari to go shopping at your local TESCO 200m from your home

you don't need that kind of power, buy a fucking 200 USD Laptop with a 15'', even in Thailand you can get a decent laptop for 12,000 THB

if you need a bigger screen, buy better progressive glasses