Laptop
By Adrian1974 •
I am moving to Doha next week from the UK and need a laptop, is it cheaper to wait till I get here?
I am moving to Doha next week from the UK and need a laptop, is it cheaper to wait till I get here?
its not cheap
Thank you everybody for your help and advice, it is very much appreciated
Its wise if u buy IN Doha bcoz its easy to get your support any problem arise.
Its not that much differance compare to UK
well my laptop might not be the greatest model, but it cost 2250QR in Giant. It's fine for day to day use. Fujitsu. But, I had to install an operating system as it came blank.
I just got this one on Friday for 5200 riyals.
Model Number: VGN-CR490EBRVAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Intel® Core® 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4 GHz, 3MB L2)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Series Features: 14.1" LCD with XBRITE-ECO™, built-in 1.3M camera, Bluetooth, CD/DVD burning drive
Upgrade Features: Bold and sexy deep Sangria Red finish
YOU CAN BUY YOUR LAPTOP THERE IN UK BUT JUST MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS AN INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY BUZ THAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.
buying a laptop from UK and moving it to doha might affect your warranty status based on the model and the warranty type of you're laptop.
i work in an IBM 1st Tier BP and can offer you a thinkpad laptop upon you're arrival keeping in mind that it will range around the 7000QR plus or minus based on the spec.
the best laptop is around QR5 000. u do the math. i think it might be cheaper if you buy there.
If you are staying here for a long period,
Then get it from here
To my best of knowledge, you can get it here cheeper and they do have good after sale service, specialy if you buy it from Jarrer book shop ( though a bit higher in prices)
or you can get it from Carrefour ( lowest prices ) and the service is related back to the provider not them
Best of luck
computer stuffs is not cheaper in Doha ... but as other poster said, it is alot easier for you to get the support if you buy it in Qatar. You will not want to send your goods half way across the globe if the problem arise.
in my opinion ,u should buy here coz u r coming in doha so if hav any problem in laptop u can handle here easily
There won't be any price advantage when compared to UK. But, the warranty issues & service facilities are really an advantage if you plan to stay in Doha more than one year.