Actually, Dorino, as far as the price example he gave, I agree with flyash. I'm probably never going to buy an iPad, for the simple reason that I don't buy things I have no need for, and I have no need for an iPad. But, considering how stupidly priced the Kindle DX is, for example, the iPad is a bargain. Why would I pay $400 for a DX, when I could just add another $100 and get a device that can do all the things the DX can, plus 500 others?
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Or is there an extra price premium on getting the device across to Dubai that there would not be for buying the 505?
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Exactly.
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Have you considered getting family/friends from where you are, to send one over to you there (assuming you're not from Dubai originally?)
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I'm not from Dubai, in the sense that I'm not a national, but I grew up here, so my family is here, as well. I do have friends (as well as a brother) in US; unfortunately, none of them have plans to come down any time soon. I think the nearest is a friend who's visiting in December/January.
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I'd be much more inclined to buy a new device than a second hand one - but there are differences between the 505 and the 600, the touchscreen does hamper contrast for example.
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Believe me, I would rather buy a new device, too. I have only very rarely bought used electronic devices (in fact, only once), but the 505 is supposed to be terrific, and is discontinued so if I want it, it'll have to get it second-hand. Plus, as you mention, the screen is a lot better.
As far as my potential purchase goes, the guy wasn't willing to come down to a price I found reasonable, so I'm still looking...