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cynthrod

Mar 2, 2011, 11:43 AM

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Buying Computers inOaxaca?

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Is there a store in Oaxaca that sells Mac computers...specifically, I'm looking for an iMac to buy when I get there, as getting mine there seems too complicated and I'll likely sell it stateside....and rebuy, if possible... though I hate the expense... but all solutions seem expensive...
advice/info welcome
Cynthia R.

joaquinx

Mar 2, 2011, 11:49 AM

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Re: [cynthrod] Buying Computers inOaxaca?

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You are aware that the keyboard will be a Spanish one as well as the OS will be in Spanish? Plus it will cost more that the one bought in the US.

Checking the web, the lowest priced iMac in Mexico is 19,499 pesos and that would be at 12.05 pesos to the dollar 1,560 usd. While in the US, it would cost 1199. These are web prices and wouldn't include any discounts or promotion prices.
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Rolly

Mar 2, 2011, 11:50 AM

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Re: [cynthrod] Buying Computers inOaxaca?

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Do you have to have a desktop? Laptops can be brought into Méxixo duty free.

Rolly Pirate

cynthrod

Mar 2, 2011, 2:14 PM

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I hadn't thought about the Spanish OS...thanks for that reminder....
Cynthia R.

Anonimo

Mar 2, 2011, 5:33 PM

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Cynthia, the Mac OS X supports International language interfaces. In a few moments, I can transform my laptop from an English Interface to one in Spanish, and back again. However the keyboard is the hangup. Unless you are proficient in Spanish keyboard input, it will be a very challenging experience. Besides Spanish, the Mac OS supports numerous other languages, such as Dutch, Italian and French and a simplified Chinese. These come preinstalled, but I removed them to free up hard drive space.

Rolly's advice is good. Bring a Mac laptop down from NOB.
By the way, although it's been a couple of years ago, I saw a poster in Oaxaca for a Mac service center. I may be able to put its picture here.

Saludos,
Anonimo