Beware!!! Be Careful When Buying a Computer Overseas

When buying a laptop overseas you may end with less computer and more trouble than you expected.

A friend recently returned from overseas with a new laptop. It was a top brand at a great price. He was pretty excited with his purchase.

After a few days he discovered some pretty upsetting problems.

• His Windows Operating was a counterfeit copy
• Some other programs installed were counterfeit
• He couldn't keep his computer safe with Windows Updates
• There was CD containing the Operating System or Drivers. This could cause a problem should he have to reformat his computer
  

To make things right he will wind up paying more than if he would have made the purchase in Australia. In addition to the added expense he will spend hours "getting things right".

In some countries major brand computers are shipped without Windows, nothing wrong with that, except, if the dealer has little respect for copyright, you could end up with pirated software. Microsoft is pretty good at finding the pirated software and you'll eventually have the expense of replacing your Operating System.

It is possible to save some money when buying overseas but there are pitfalls we may not be aware of. The product may not be what you we are used to seeing at home. Before purchasing a computer check that you have a genuine operating system and disc with all the necessary software. It could be difficult to sort out problems when you return to OZ.