Conference hydra::amiga_v1

2624.0. "Can I buy German Amiga for UK?" by MUNICH::TAYLOR (DON'T POSTPONE JOY) Mon Jun 05 1989 08:32

        I have a few questions concerning buying a German-made Amiga
        to take back to the UK. The questions should probably be directed
        to UK and/or German Amiga users, but I would certainly appreciate
        anyones' input.
        

        I have been told by a salesman, here in Munich that due to voltage
        differences and "other reasons", a German-made Amiga cannot be used
        in the UK.  I was under the impression that computers are made
        with a 10% voltage tolerance. Since UK voltage is 240v and German
        voltage is 220v, this difference should prove acceptable.
        
1.      Does the salesman know what he's talking about ? (Does any salesman ?)
        What possible "other reasons" could there be ?
        
        Assuming that I can buy here, I know that I will have to contact
        Commodore UK for English documentation.
        
2.      Are Commodore helpful in this area ? 
        One of the reasons for buying here, is the very attractive price;
        currently around 15% cheaper than the UK. If the price of the
        documentation (from any manufacturer, usually *much* more expensive
        than buying with a machine) is exorbitant, than it defeats the object
        of buying here.  Anyone have any ideas on this ?
        
3.      Is there anything else that I should be aware (or beware) of ?


Thanks in advance,

        Rick Taylor
        Munich TSSC Systems Manager.

    I think you should check up on how you intend bringing the Amiga
    back to the UK. I believe you will be charged duty and VAT - which
    kinda negates the 15% saving.
    
    Also, when you say around 15% saving in price, is that 15% off the
    standard price charged by Amiga dealers, or 15% off the price charged
    by the box shifters (grey importers?)
    
    I got mine (B2000, 1084S, WB1.3) from First Micro, Southampton. It was 
    �1095, inclusive of VAT and postage, and they threw in DPAINT and
    SPRITZ. I ordered it on a Wednesday, and it duely arrived on Monday;
    in perfect working order.
    
    But guess where it came from? You guessed it, Germany (that's where
    they make 'em for Europe, isn't it?)
    
    Angus

    Re point 0.I just got my Amiga 500 on Saturday. The prices vary
    greatly. In Amiga User international the two prices for a package
    which I used as a basis,varied by 60.00 for more or less the
    same kit.
    
    Power wise the 500 requires 99-121 volts ac 54-66hz.In the UK a
    power supply is issued as part of the package. Incidently my 500
    was manufactured in Taiwan & the monitor (Philips 8833) was from
    Hong Kong.
    
    Richard.