Thread: 800SG more function less price???
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Old 01-30-2010, 11:35 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by droople View Post
Hi

I saw the bestbuy website and found that the price of 800SG is $399, which also includes Premium Wacom navigation stylus, Castelijn & Beerens leather cover.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/IREX+-+D...r800&cp=1&lp=1

And in Irex shop, the price of 800S is $599, and only has Protective sleeve
and normal Stylus.
https://www.irexshop.com/product_inf...a19d2d753f9007

Do you think it's a good idea to ask my friend buy it from bestbuy and post it to me in Australia, even though I may not be able to use the 3G function?

Cheers
You definitely won't be able to use the 3G functionality.
I've ordered quite a lot gadgets from the US. In case of warranty you'll run into troubles, most likely will have to send it back to the US. Personally, I'm willing to take that risk.
Usually, I'm not purchasing in the US to save money, but the have the unit way earlier than waiting for official release in Europe.
Will iRex release only the 800SG in the US? Or maybe it makes sense to wait for the 800S in the US, which should be even cheaper?
BTW: I've got the 800S for 10 days now and really like it a lot. But I prefer Sony 900 a little bit over it. Mainly because of its (as usual) great design. iRex 800 has better contrast though.
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