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    Samsung in the USA?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by JackFrost, Nov 15, 2005.

  1. JackFrost

    JackFrost Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am extremely impressed (as I have noted others to have been as well) by the Samsung X20. Does anyone know if there are any sites that you can import them into the US from?

    Thanks.
     
    JackFrost, Nov 15, 2005
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  2. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

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    3 years ago, I almost bought a Samsung Q10 in Hong Kong (P4M, ATI7500). However, i heard some really bad news about this laptop (overheat, QC problem), so I didn't bough it. Hopefully it will improve after these year. I don't think samsung provide warranty in the US.
    Sorry, i haven't ans your Q. :p
     
    kylechanb, Nov 15, 2005
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  3. unleaded

    unleaded Notebook Evangelist

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    That particular model is not listed on either of these sites, however, they specialize in importing laptop models not available in the East so you might make a special request:

    www.dynamism.com
    www.kemplar.com
     
    unleaded, Nov 16, 2005
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  4. lotek

    lotek Newbie

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    check dynamism. they will import anything, but at a hefty markup (you might as well buy a plane ticket to seoul)
     
    lotek, Nov 16, 2005
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  5. lotek

    lotek Newbie

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    or of course ebay (i agree, id like to see Samsung stuff on sale here, at competitive prices, but dont have my hopes up)
     
    lotek, Nov 16, 2005
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  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Right, Samsung isn't allowed to sell in the US, so you have to use the grey market.
     
    Brian, Nov 16, 2005
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  7. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    'cuz of an agreement with dell. if u notice, the dell X1 is a rebadged samsung Q30.
     
    arevee, Nov 16, 2005
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  8. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Right, there's that. There are also other arangements that prevent them from selling here, that X1 deal is relatively new. Dell isn't using Samsung any longer though, so who knows, maybe this will change.
     
    Brian, Nov 16, 2005
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  9. MysticGolem

    MysticGolem Asus MVP + NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    they only alternative to the X20 is the ASUS V6va, from proportable :D.

    Check it out man, i have high hopes of it.

    THanks,

    MysticGolem
     
    MysticGolem, Nov 16, 2005
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  10. .tom

    .tom Samsung Moderator NBR Reviewer

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    maybe ebay?
     
    .tom, Nov 18, 2005
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  11. .tom

    .tom Samsung Moderator NBR Reviewer

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    .tom, Sep 4, 2006
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