That's why I chose to use a freight forwarding service (Comgateway.com) they use DHL. No need to worry much about custom checks, and confirmed it'll be delivered directly to my door steps..hehehe (a few of my frens bought laptops from US through Comgateway...no problems so far..)

hehehe..I bought at Gentech Pc.. G73JH-A1 = usd1625.65 (including bank processing fee, etc2) then had it shipped to Comgateway (US ground shipping is free) quite fast also...within 3 days Comgateway received my package, and then I had it shipped to me via DHL at a cost of usd100.27 (including insurance, etc2)...the problem was, i was late..the package and notification was given to me on Thursday, but i was sooo busy, i only open the mail on Friday, had all the payments done on friday, but had to wait till monday for it to process...had i done it on thursday, my package would had been on it's way by now....huhuhuhuhuhuhu... A few of my frens suggested to me this freight forwarding company.. (comgateway.com) they all bought their laptops through this company, no problems so far.. one fren even regularly shop in Amazon through comgateway. hehehe

nope..it's not confusing actually...If you go to www.comgateway.com website, there is a column for [I WANT TO SHOP AT:] where you enter Gentech Pc web address, and a new tab will open....u make your selection, etc2... enter the US address given by comgateway (for shipping)...once order number is given by Gentech Pc, you just entered the Order number in the given page (opened with the new tab)....and voila! ur done... Comgateway will also give u a Transaction number for your reference...once the package is received, they(comgateway) will notify by email, they will also suggest IF a repacking is possible (because DHL charge by volumetric weight OR actual weight, which one is higher)

So, they will have the ALL the package details from Gentech Pc.and once received, will process it accordingly.

If you can just go through the web page, you can find it quite simple actually.

The confusing part for me initially was calculating the Volumetric Weight and shipping charges..hehehe but it's all clear now...their Customer Service is also good and helpful, and most importantly respond quickly.

Technically nope. I only ask Ken, If i can ship my package to a US address, but payments through TT from a Malaysian bank. He said and I quote, "Yes if you pay by bank transfer you can request to ship to anywhere you want."

Comgateway will give u a US address for the shipping... Once the package is received, comgateway will send it to any address anywhere..in my case here, malaysia..hehehehe

Plus is a bit cheaper than Gentech Pc Gentech charges USD149 (US Postal Service) and there's the posiblities of M'sian customs withheld ur package... Comgateway charges at USD100.27 using DHL with Insurance (up to usd10000)... and they send it right to ur door steps..

I bought my laptop through Comgateway...Yes I paid Gentech PC by Bank TT, but I paid Comgateway via credit card. You use Comgateway [Buy For Me Service] ONLY if the e-vendor/e-seller doesn't support payments via bank TT or credit card (because a lot of US e-seller, doesn't accept credit cards outside of US)

ALL my frens, bought their laptops using the same method as me, we use the [DIY] method (self payment). BUT, one of my frens did buy a night vision goggle using the [Buy For Me Service], comgateway charge 10% from the unit price (if I'm not mistaken) you have to double confirm with the Customer Service, they are VERY helpful.

Anyways, personally I think I save up just a bit... I bought my Laptop G73JH-A1 = USD1625.65 (including bank processing fee, etc2) and Comgateway charge the Shipping via DHL = USD100.27 (including insurance, etc2)
Gentech PC charge, USD149 using US Postal Service for shipping....so I just only save up about USD49... But I feel DHL is far more secure than US Postal Service, besides DHL will send your package directly to ur door steps. US Postal Service, if you're unlucky, the M'sian Customs could withheld your package, so it'll be a bit of a inconvenience. But all in all it's still cheaper than buying in Malaysia which price is RM10999! rite?

1) Shipping charges = USD89.00, Insurance = 0.65% of Unit cost = USD11.27 hence total = USD100.27

2) Mine was charged by Volumetric weight. Volumetric Weight,as per DHL shipping, is the Volume of the packaging (L x W x H)/5000. You can check it at DHL Volumetric Weight Calculation[I]
Comgateway will charge which ever is heavier/higher...If your actual weight is heavier, it'll be based on that. In my case my Volumetric weight was higher.

3) The actual weight from Gentech Pc was 17lbs=7.7kg. My volumetric weight is 11kg.

4) Comgateway will only ASK you to repack, IF repackaging is possible or if you order multiple stuff and would like it to be shipped together. But sometimes, you can also ask them to repack for you, and will be charge.
In my case, they didn't repack my package.

This post has been edited by Kaizoku: Aug 9 2010, 07:40 PM

faster?? provided you pay on time...mine was a bit late coz they emailed me on Thursday (Informing Package receivd from Gentech Pc), but i was sooo busy, so i only made my payments (for shipping) on Saturday..soo they can only process by Monday....Now my DHL tracking estimates that my package will arrive on 16th/17th Aug.

Troublesome?? Not really... All done at the comfort of my home..hehehehe... all you need is a credit card..hehehehe

It took 3 days for my package to reach Comgateway from Gentech Pc (once payments were comfirmed)

DHL gave an estimation of 7 days. But we'll see when it'll arrived..

Why?? do you plan to buy it?? hehehehe

I might if the price is right...hehehehe

ok..thanx...hehhehe..

But...what's the market price on this mouse anyway??..

USD40...ok....thanx

You got PM

i dunno about that, so far all my frens who used DHL via Comgateway is satisfied...no problems...

Anyways, It's you choice...I opt for that service because i feel more secure..(no need to think about M'sian Customs) ehehehehe.

Yups...i agree..they couldn't get a good deal with DHL..hehehe

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Added on August 11, 2010, 4:27 pmHow to do it? I mean any link to step by step procedures?

This post has been edited by Kaizoku: Aug 11 2010, 04:27 PM

Yeayyy I got My laptop today!!

Laptop G73JH-A1= USD1625.25
DHL Shipping = USD100.27
A BIG smile on my Face = PRICELESS!!

Hehehehehe

got some pics...will upload later...hehehe

damn....cannot run Farcry2....huhuhu why? why?...hmmmm

It ran for about 1 minute into the game, then blank screen...huhuhuhu

I only update to ATI Catalyst 10.7...current bios OEM already 206....

Do i need to change my Vbios??

so speaking about Vbios update, which one did you used? how(step by step)?care to share?

Downloaded the AMD GPU tool..and used it.... sucessfully run Farcry 2....yeay...hehehe