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    Buying a CF-30 in the USA for use in the UK?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by imessenger, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. imessenger

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    I'm looking to purchase a Toughbook CF-30. Being based in the UK, the average price I've seen is around £3,500 ($7,000) - twice as much as in the the USA!

    If I was to buy one in the USA - saving a small fortune - and bring it back to Europe, what would the differences be?

    Aside from,

    Different battery Charger - nothing a plug converter can't fix!
    A US warranty - but its a Toughbook!

    Also, I am interested in getting it fitted with the HSDPA module. Would a US AT&T module work in the UK/EU?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    imessenger, Mar 21, 2008
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  2. pappy42

    pappy42 Notebook Evangelist

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    How much would the import duty or VAT add to the price?
     
    pappy42, Mar 21, 2008
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    17.5% VAT.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Mar 22, 2008
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  4. pappy42

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    The only thing that I can tell you about the AT&T card is that it requires a SIM, so it should work. I would be more comfortable if someone with actual experience would post with their results.
     
    pappy42, Mar 22, 2008
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  5. Rayford Booth

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    Linked removed
     
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  8. Rayford Booth

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    The problem is finding a Quad Band HSDPA modem. They are usually set it 1 maybe two bands
     
    Rayford Booth, Mar 23, 2008
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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  10. Rayford Booth

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    If you look at the timestamp that link was posted at about the same time the other link was posted. The link has not been reposted since then
     
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