In the US - what tech should I get?

Sudden · 11 Aug 2017 at 17:53

I'm in the US for another couple of months and was wondering if there are any tech products I should be particularly considering buying. Whether this is because they are cheaper (probably not given the pound...) or just due to availability.

Main concerns I would have is warranty if something goes wrong and voltage differences.

Don't have anything particular in mind, so open to options/suggestions to consider. Do need a new phone, but waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released. Half considering a tablet, though more for reading in the balcony or on holiday but with good general browsing as well, but wondering if just getting a large phone wouldn't solve that need. Would probably end up getting a much cheaper phone if I went down the tablet route.

Anyway - fire suggestions away!

Sone · 11 Aug 2017 at 17:56

Jeans and makeup just about the only things still worth brininging back. Tech.... nope

Sudden · 11 Aug 2017 at 17:57

Sone said:
Jeans and makeup just about the only things still worth brininging back. Tech.... nope

Hah. Already got a couple of jeans

Sone · 11 Aug 2017 at 17:58

Even Nikes, used to be way cheaper. Outlet shop here kill them price wise.

Bickaxe · 11 Aug 2017 at 19:13

Geiger counter

Diddums · 11 Aug 2017 at 19:14

Fleshlight.

Angilion · 11 Aug 2017 at 20:05

A talking bobblehead doll of Donald Trump. The bigliest one you can find.

lltfdaniel · 11 Aug 2017 at 20:12

Diddums said:
Fleshlight.

Caged · 11 Aug 2017 at 20:13

A ton of Twinkies to keep you fed through the incoming return to the dark ages

moon man · 11 Aug 2017 at 20:19

grado headphones used to be a fair bit cheaper over there

Tone1979 · 11 Aug 2017 at 20:24

nukes.

FurryLemon · 11 Aug 2017 at 20:47

Big Red chewing gum.

Amp34 · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:21

MacBook. Apple provide international warranty on them. Otherwise iPhones have national warranty, not sure about iPads.

Most other manufacturers only do national warranty as well.

Although obviously it's only really worth it if you actually want one.

IronWarrior · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:25

Sone said:
Jeans and makeup just about the only things still worth brininging back. Tech.... nope

I would bring as much tech back as possible, it's cheaper over there, no VAT to pay.

SDK^ · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:27

IronWarrior said:
I would bring as much tech back as possible, it's cheaper over there, no VAT to pay.

Local sales tax though.

I was in the US recently and with the exchange rate so poor nothing is worth buying.

IronWarrior · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:34

SDK^ said:
Local sales tax though.

I was in the US recently and with the exchange rate so poor nothing is worth buying.

Is it really that bad? I see prices for tech on Newegg and places and it's always cheaper, video cards seem cheap as hell compared to UK prices.

MissChief · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:37

IronWarrior said:
Is it really that bad? I see prices for tech on Newegg and places and it's always cheaper, video cards seem cheap as hell compared to UK prices.

Then you put in your zip code and they calculate the tax AFAIK.

Tosno · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:44

Lucky charms.

azibux1 · 11 Aug 2017 at 21:47

FurryLemon said:
Big Red chewing gum.

This man knows...

Tunney · 11 Aug 2017 at 23:07

A GBU-43/B MOAB?