DVD writer and other stuff from the US

[vinodkrnair]

Hi

My friend is going to the US and I wanted him to get e ma DVD writer.I understand Sony and Plextor would be optimum choices..Needed expert advice on this and give me an indication of the cost.



also Pls let me know how much a laptop -decent config and make wud cost..

also was planning to get a mp3 player..the mini type..



Anyone with some experience of travelling/having friends /relatives bringing things from the US please help,,also indications on the customs duties/restrictions in baggage etc wud be of great help..



Thanks in advance

[krish]

My post is not related to your query, but want to ask something. In your sig you have written 'AMD 2500+'. Where the hell did you get 2500+ from. Mybe from outside India?? I looked for it, but couldn't get it.

[vinodkrnair]

xp2500 Barton is definitely available in India..It was avaliable with priya Ltd in Mumbai till last month i suppose..but running more as a premium product..

Lots of guys in the forum have it dude..!
tough luck did not get it..maybe i cd help if i can get my hand on one if u still are looking...PM me!

[godzi_85]

i think if you can ask someone to bring it for you from the us then you can bring stuff without duty ...i think the limit is 30k(rupees).. but i`m not so sure..

[theraven]

go in for sony between the 2
wait till dula layer is out
i think sony has already ventured into dual layered standards
the drives are for $239
ur "Decent" configuration laptop could mean a range of configurations and prices
atleast give us a purpose !! maybe we can help
if u can get one of the past issues of digit ... they had tested laptops i think 2-3 months back

[blade_runner]

A few companies have dual layered writers NEC, Liteon (dont know abt sony). As for the portable audio player go for i-pod. If the i-pods not in ur budget chk out the products from i-river. I can say that cuz i have a i-river product. Max value for money plus regular firmware updates to add newer features to the player.

[akshayt]

the 30k per person without custom duty is the correct figure.
Do you really write on dvd's,buying blank dvd's is expensive?
Anyways @ newegg.com,starting dvd rw at 70$

[svenkat83]

Hey Vinod as I have already said at TA,go for NEC Dual layer man.It cost only around $80.
I don't think customs duties will be a problem at all.So get it!

[svenkat83]

And yeah Newegg is where I got it from.It rox!Superb service and prompt delivery.

[blade_runner]

Originally Posted by svenkat83

And yeah Newegg is where I got it from.It rox!Superb service and prompt delivery.

What was the mode of payment dude. I'd like to buy a dual layered writer soon?

[rakee]

Buy the apple ipod for mp3 playing

[vinodkrnair]

Thanks Venky/Others ..kind of zeroed down on the NEC dual layer..
Tell me..Is it avl off the shelf..?

tell me any good merchant in New York/New Jersey where I cd get it picked?
Rgds