Should I buy a computer in Korea or at home?
Here is my reply to this question from one of our clients:
Generally, computers are pretty close in price and not too big of a
difference. In regular shops, the Windows is in Korean. However, you can
get that changed at some shops in Itaewon in Seoul, and perhaps some other
places.
What I would suggest (what I have) is to get a laptop. There are some
competitively priced options available that will likely cause you less
stress than your current computer. You'll have everything in English,
you'll be able to bring it wherever you go, and you can get Nespot
internet service in Korea and be able to access the net from just about
any major restaurant, coffee shop, train station and other place in
Korea...so, if you are doing some travel throughout the country, you'll be
able to bring your laptop and stay in touch, update your blog, send pics
home, video Skype with family from some McDonalds in Busan at 3 am (oh,
wait, that was me!)
Jason
posted by Access South Korea Now @ 9:26 PM
2 comments
2 Comments:
I just bought a new laptop from Dell in Korea. Everything is in English: keyboard, OS, and the manuals. I needed some help from the Korean teachers I work with in regard to the website and the ordering part, but otherwise this was problem free transaction. It came from Korea, so it shipped quickly and the shipping charges were minimal. Taxes were added into the purchase price, so I never knew what they were. I am guessing they were not much though since I estimate that I saved maybe $200 or so from ordering the same computer from the USA, not including the shipping charges. I was also told the Dell Korea has people who speak English available if you need to talk to them to order or in regard to problems, but I can not testify to this as I did not use this option.
That's good info! That would be a very good option to be able to get a good system in English, while in Korea. Thanks Jonathan!
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