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What tp buy in America?

Am going to America in a few weeks on business.
I want to make the most of the exchange rate and buy some stuff over there.
Any suggestions on what might be particularly good value at the moment?

Am currently thinking about a Sony camcorder (about £700 in the UK), and perhaps Windows Vista Ultimate. Will probably also buy a laptop (I generally buy one every time I go over, bring it back and use it for 6 months or so, then sell it for what I paid for it.)

Of course, I know all the issues; such as £145 limit on gifts, and potential voltage issues. But am not overly concerned by them.

So....anyone got any advice on good buys at the moment?

Cheers,
Don
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't!

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  • loates123
    loates123 Posts: 798 Forumite
    our much cheaper are laptops

    are they a good buy from walmart
    Treat everyday as your last one on earth! and one day you will be right.:D
  • Froggitt
    Froggitt Posts: 5,904 Forumite
    don9999 wrote: »
    Windows Vista Ultimate

    If you do buy it over there, write down the code on a postcard, maybe disguised with additional letters, and post it to yourself, leaving your allowance for something tangible.......I doubt a postcard would be classed as having any value.

    Its the same disk for all versions of Windows Vista......the code unlocks the features that youve paid for.
    illegitimi non carborundum
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