03-08-2010, 04:08 PM | #16 |
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I took the gamble and ordered one. I had to pay Texas sales tax of $8.40, which is more than the maximum allowed under Texas law. Texas law places sales tax at a maximum of 8.25%, so Walgreens slightly overcharged me. No big deal. The total cost with shipping and taxes was $113.38.
FYI: There is a duplicate thread on this at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76233. This thread has much more information though. Last edited by jswinden; 03-08-2010 at 04:15 PM. |
03-08-2010, 04:29 PM | #17 |
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Drag about the sales tax...it's real tempting, the size and color and backlit and formats and price are all calling to me...
But I would really need to sell the 300 if I got it, these little gadgets are getting out of hand! The two different photos' is interesting.... I wonder which one you get? I would assume(!!!) that you get the one on the engadget site/ Last edited by Bremen Cole; 03-08-2010 at 04:33 PM. |
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03-08-2010, 05:27 PM | #19 | |
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Now if it just ships! Sometimes items aren't in stock and don't ship right away, but at least the Walgreens confirmation email stated they would not bill my card until it ships. So if it turns out to be an item that never materializes I will be able to cancel the order. |
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I live in Central Texas (right out of Ft Hood) and we have Walgreens everywhere these days. I was also charged the same amount of tax. That sucks. I have been looking for the 7" reader that Delstar is suppose to have out, but I haven't found it. I am thinking that they will introduce it next month after giving this reader a chance. I wonder if Walgreens will carry it. 5" was suppose to come in a choice of pastel colors. I remember reading that the I shop a lot at Kohls when I get their coupons and they also carry trendy electronics. I hope they start selling it. I could use a deeper discount. Ellen |
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03-08-2010, 06:20 PM | #21 |
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Sorry for the off topic, but I know the region well. I graduated from UMH-B in Belton, I grew up in Round Rock and lived in Austin, and most recently I lived in Mills County near Goldthwaite (30 miles north of Lampassas). I wish I still lived in central Texas rather than the great prairie lands of north Texas surrounded by 6 million nearby neighbors!
I'm assuming we should get an email from Walgreens when the device ships. when I do I'll post a statement letting everyone know it shipped. |
03-08-2010, 06:22 PM | #22 |
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I thought I saw somewhere, but now (Argh!) I can't find it, that the 7" version not only ran WinCE 6 but also handled DRM'ed ePub books and the 5" does not (as stated in the manual and on the sites). Perhaps that is why the 7" device is not ready yet?
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Hehe Texas is just about its own country. I was just in Dallas/Plano on another business trip two weeks ago. Heading to the mothership for a product demo! I've never been to Austin and I hear it is very nice. Looking forward to it.
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I grew up in Southern Oklahoma, that's practically Texas.
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Hmm.. this looks like an interesting device.. low cost one
Can anyone give a hint on what processor it might use? Memory/ROM size? |
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03-09-2010, 11:31 AM | #29 |
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No, Texas only taxes the sale amount. It is rather difficult to say what Walgreens did here. The actual State sales tax is 6.25%. The State then allows local taxing authorities (cities, counties) to tack on an additional amount up to 2%. The maximum amount of combined state and local sales tax is thus 8.25%, except for fireworks which have a much higher tax rate. Where I live, the combined state and local sales tax rate is 8.0%. Walgreens charged me 8.4%. Walgreens is located in multiple states, so it is quite possible that they simply have an incorrect database. Perhaps someone entering the rates into the database accidentally converted 8-1/4% to 8.4%. It is no big deal as it amounted to only a $0.40 overcharge. BTW, we have no state income tax in Texas, so they increase the other taxes to compensate for that. So we wind up with higher sales tax, property tax, etc. to make up the difference. I'm glad I don't smoke because tobacco tax on cigarettes is higher than the cigarettes, or so I've heard!
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03-09-2010, 11:37 AM | #30 |
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A brief update: My CC has been charged for the reader. I still haven't received an email confirmation on shipping though.
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