Was just on sale at JB-Hifi for $199, but can get it shipped for $196.
With Shipping to Australia.
Items: $179.99
Total Before Tax: $195.94
Order Total: $195.94
CamelCamelCamel.
Hey, to the credit of the OP - the deal with JB is over, it is now for $249.
I am not saying that this is a super deal, but probably not worth of so much negs.
I think the OP may have missed out on the JB deal and tried to find something similar.
Let's not be too harsh…
who cares what price JB has it for now? Look at the link in this post http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/72519#comment-910371
Comes up as AUD$204.15 shipped for me.
For that price I'd definitely try to get a local product with local warranty and local power adapter.
I'd easy pay a 10% premium for local stock with local warranty and power supply!
http://www.estore.com.au/Boxee_Box_D-Link_DSM-380_DLK0751.as…
Or better still 5% premium and buy at officeworks!
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Hom…
so you were just at JB but rather than buying for $199 right then and there you decided to pay 3 dollars less to have it shipped from the other side of the world?
I think the point is JB deal is marked as expired. But considering the other local alternatives for a bit more, does not make this deal appealing!
Add on the cost of a 240V compatible Power adapter and you're over the $199 comparison price, then factor in the "Value" of local warranty, getting it today instead of next week.
Nice try, but this isn't a Bargain in my books.
I would say not even close! haha
it doesn't need a 240v power adaptor. it's 120/240V 50/60Hz
It just needs a US->AU plug
Requires effort to buy at almost the same price.
just a few days ago, it was sold at $149.99 on Amazon. why dont the screaming people above use more brain instead of complaining!
so where's the time machine?
This deal was posted for $179.99 not $149.99.
Not a deal when it can be picked up locally for only a few dollars more. $199 with local warranty, or cheaper with pricematch at OW.
MSY, Scorptec, Mwave and Umart.
http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=boxee&spos=3
So if its $199 at JB Hifi then how is $196 shipped from the US a bargain?
99% of people would pay for the convenience of saving $5 vs the risk of buying online, waiting time, warranty and getting a US model requiring an adaptor. Seriously?