Xoticpc

[Yucca]

Hi All. I promised I would do a write up here as soon as I received my pc. These cats (xoticpc .com) haven been super helpful, offer amazing prices and little extras that make them worth having a look at. Laptop price was $1484 but had to pay customs fees on a round off figure of $1500. Final amount was 14% of 10% the value. I dealt with Justin Nolte and had no hassles other than having tp prove the amount paid and the invoice must match.

Happy shopping ....

Final price R12500
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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/7/2010, 09:11:53
Machine name: OWNER-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer Inc.
System Model: G60JX
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/15/09 18:50:05 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 720 @ 1.60GHz (8 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6078MB RAM
Page File: 1899MB used, 10253MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: UnKnown
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTS 360M
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0CB1&SUBSYS_203C1043&REV_A2
Display Memory: 3768 MB
Dedicated Memory: 985 MB
Shared Memory: 2782 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: AUO15ED
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.008Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.16.0011.8766 (English)

 

[Chevron]

Sigh. So cheap. I wanna cry...

 

[soulman]

Hi,

I heard that one would pay 25% duty on the Asus Republic of Gamers laptops because it has the word "Gaming" in it and customs would classify it as a luxury item like the PS3 even though it's clearly computer hardware? What did xoticpc label your package as for customs purposes?

Did you also have to pay any customs clearing fees? (other than 14% vat)

How much did the bank charge you to do the transfer?

Does the R12,500 include shipping?

ie. what was the total cost of bringing the laptop in?

 

[Yucca]

Hi,

I heard that one would pay 25% duty on the Asus Republic of Gamers laptops because it has the word "Gaming" in it and customs would classify it as a luxury item like the PS3 even though it's clearly computer hardware? What did xoticpc label your package as for customs purposes?

Did you also have to pay any customs clearing fees? (other than 14% vat)

How much did the bank charge you to do the transfer?

Does the R12,500 include shipping?

ie. what was the total cost of bringing the laptop in?

1)Don't believe what you hear. I am a developer and require a higher end system and often only gaming rigs do. So there is no truth to that and if there were I would argue all day.

2) Xotic pc labelled box as simply laptop and there were few fees as mentioned. I paid 10% on value and an additional vat of 14 %. Final price was R12500 rounded off and included the burn in of the thermal paste. No issues with laptop yet and he is extremely quiet.

Like I said the only odd thing was that they wanted to see my invoice which was an exact copy of the one that xoticpc had placed in the box but I guess they just making sure. Fees are bank dependant and I happen to have a foeign account but the norm is about 50 US

Yes it includes shipping fee.

 

[soulman]

Laptop: $1300 * R7.5/$ = R9,750
Shipping: $150 * 7.5 = R1,125
10% on value (R9750*10%) = R975
14% VAT (R9750*14%) = R1365

Total: R13,200

Can't get to R12,500 (even with using laptop price as $1,300) Where am I going wrong in my calculation?

I want to buy the Asus G73JH from excaliburpc for about $1550, how much will that set me back with shipping, customs fees, vat, everything?

 

[Yucca]

Laptop: $1300 * R7.5/$ = R9,750
Shipping: $150 * 7.5 = R1,125
10% on value (R9750*10%) = R975
14% VAT (R9750*14%) = R1365

Total: R13,200

Can't get to R12,500 (even with using laptop price as $1,300) Where am I going wrong in my calculation?

I want to buy the Asus G73JH from excaliburpc for about $1550, how much will that set me back with shipping, customs fees, vat, everything?

You are including the postage sorry Never added it as it's not really an extra to me and is not even taxable do just left it out

1484 x 7.3 =10800 + 1800 vat and custom = 12500 rounded off still worth it with these days petrol prices it may cost you that much to drive to laptop store and incredible conmen will sell you a piece of crap.

 

[-<Blatz_ztalB>-]

This sounds very tempting (oO)

 

[remus786]

Laptop: $1300 * R7.5/$ = R9,750
Shipping: $150 * 7.5 = R1,125
10% on value (R9750*10%) = R975
14% VAT (R9750*14%) = R1365

Total: R13,200

Can't get to R12,500 (even with using laptop price as $1,300) Where am I going wrong in my calculation?

I want to buy the Asus G73JH from excaliburpc for about $1550, how much will that set me back with shipping, customs fees, vat, everything?

How did it go, any feedback about your order? Will be great getting any info as im going the same route with the ASUS G73JW-3DE. Thanks.