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Never going to set the world on fire. But this would play almost everything. JB-Hifi is a massive big box retailer in Australia.

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The numbers would be a bit lower if it didn't cost *more than double* in Aus as in the U.S.

A quick google says Tesco in the U.S. for US $38 (AU $40) and here at JB HiFi (one of our decent lower-cost home entertainment shops) for AU $89. Or, AU $98 at a more average shop.

This is a digital product, so someone somewhere is a right wanker. :/

You serious?

Just about every recent landline wireless phone has a speakerphone. Here in Australia, you can pick up a two pack of wireless phone handsets (DECT or 5 ghz, your choice) which *both* have speakerphone built in for about AUD$60-80.

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/phones/cordless-home-phone/uniden/dect-digital-technology-cordless-phone-sku-74499/

The second-hand pair of Panasonic landline wireless handsets my parents were given 3 years ago (when they were already about 2 years old) had speakerphone. If this institute is really the uber-pro technology shiznit, then you'd think putting in some low end consumer quality phones on their landlines wouldn't be too much to ask? After all, they've got TWO CLASS Bs!!!

I've run through many machine comparisons. Would you mind being more specific for yours?

I'd compare an Asus U30SD but you said I cant use a porche.

Instead of giving you allusions to pretend numbers, I'll provide you with actual links. Both of which I could buy within 10 minutes of posting. In before you start trying to move goalposts, all of these laptops will perform the same functions. Trying to say otherwise is only fooling yourself.

Now, the basic model 13" Dell Vostro has:
- Sandy Bridge i3.
- 2 GB RAM.
- Intel IGM.
- 7.2 K RPM HDD.
- 1 Yr Next Business Day on-site warranty.
And starts at A$750.

The base model 13" Macbook has:
- Core 2 Duo.
- 2 GB RAM.
- Nvidia 320 with shared memory (not dedicated).
- 5.4 K RPM HDD.
- 1 Yr "take it to an Apple store" warranty.
And starts at A$1197

The Dell in question is by far not the cheapest, but it is something I'd be comfortable recommending to a friend or customer. Unlike the Macbook which has an older slower processor, slower disk and a really bad warranty.

For a more like for like comparison with a 2011 macbook.

I present the Asus Porche (U30SD).
- Intel Core i5 2410M (sandy bridge).
- 4 GB RAM.
- Nvida 520 1GB VRAM / Intel HD IGM (switchable).
- 640 GB HDD (5.4 K RPM) which can be swapped out.
- Blueray.
A$1249 drive away,

Now for the Macbook Lada (2011 model).
- Intel Core i5 2410M (sandy bridge).
- 4 GB RAM.
- Intel HD 3000.
- 320 GB HDD 5.4 K RPM (not swappable with non apple drives).
- DVD drive.
All this for A$1396.

Now the Macbook is inferior to the Asus which is A$150 cheaper. Oh, the Asus also has a 10 hour battery life running Windows 7.

So, you were saying (without providing links)?

I've run through many machine comparisons. Would you mind being more specific for yours?

I'd compare an Asus U30SD but you said I cant use a porche.

Instead of giving you allusions to pretend numbers, I'll provide you with actual links. Both of which I could buy within 10 minutes of posting. In before you start trying to move goalposts, all of these laptops will perform the same functions. Trying to say otherwise is only fooling yourself.

Now, the basic model 13" Dell Vostro has:
- Sandy Bridge i3.
- 2 GB RAM.
- Intel IGM.
- 7.2 K RPM HDD.
- 1 Yr Next Business Day on-site warranty.
And starts at A$750.

The base model 13" Macbook has:
- Core 2 Duo.
- 2 GB RAM.
- Nvidia 320 with shared memory (not dedicated).
- 5.4 K RPM HDD.
- 1 Yr "take it to an Apple store" warranty.
And starts at A$1197

The Dell in question is by far not the cheapest, but it is something I'd be comfortable recommending to a friend or customer. Unlike the Macbook which has an older slower processor, slower disk and a really bad warranty.

For a more like for like comparison with a 2011 macbook.

I present the Asus Porche (U30SD).
- Intel Core i5 2410M (sandy bridge).
- 4 GB RAM.
- Nvida 520 1GB VRAM / Intel HD IGM (switchable).
- 640 GB HDD (5.4 K RPM) which can be swapped out.
- Blueray.
A$1249 drive away,

Now for the Macbook Lada (2011 model).
- Intel Core i5 2410M (sandy bridge).
- 4 GB RAM.
- Intel HD 3000.
- 320 GB HDD 5.4 K RPM (not swappable with non apple drives).
- DVD drive.
All this for A$1396.

Now the Macbook is inferior to the Asus which is A$150 cheaper. Oh, the Asus also has a 10 hour battery life running Windows 7.

So, you were saying (without providing links)?

Its called planet Australia

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/apple-ipad/

DVDs:
www.jbhifi.com.au (though they don't sell online)
www.ezydvd.com.au
www.devoteddvd.com.au
I've found KMart are often as cheap or cheaper though.

I'd welcome some more additions to these lists...

Add to that US-$ 22.50 here in Australia.

Where are you shopping? Sanity? At JB Hi Fi or WOW Sight and Sound (latest catalogue: new releases <AUS$20) you can pick up most CDs for AUS$20 - $22, which at current exchange rates (go Aussie dollar GO!) is about US$15 - $17.

I only hope that when the iTunes Music Store FINALLY gets here, tracks will be no more that AUS$1.50.

1 AUD = 0.758268 USD; 1 USD = 1.31880 AUD

FWIW, I think AUS$100+ for a game is a ripoff. Last game I bought was UT.