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Ipod touch from america

we are going to miami in feb and my dd who is 13 would like to buy an Ipod touch,although we have done lots of shopping in the states before we have never purchased electrical items,i know this can be a bit risky with regards to compatibility in the uk,does anyone know if we would be ok with an ipod touch?

thanks in advance:)

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  • I've bought a couple of ipods in the States in the past and had no problems at all.
    They come with a USB charging cable which plugs into any computer.
  • eslick
    eslick Posts: 2,062 Forumite
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    depends on the model you are after but they can be just as cheap to by here than over there at the moment especially with the deals around at the mo.
  • phatbear
    phatbear Posts: 4,064 Forumite
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    Consider this:

    ipod touch 8gb in the USA is currently $229 + sales tax, say approx 10% so $252 at todays exchange rate thats £163 + a convertor for the plug.

    Last week I bought an 8gb touch airside for £160 which included a £20 HMV voucher and a £25 itunes card
    Live each day like its your last because one day you'll be right
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
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    Looks unlikely to be money saving, there are plenty of offers around at the moment and might be cash back from https://www.quidco.com or similar cashback websites.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • stoneman
    stoneman Posts: 4,551 Forumite
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    And of course any any Apple warranty will be void as soon as it leaves the U.S. Steve Jobs warranties are country specific
    The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run, and if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better.
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