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Last activity 01 March 2012 by SaudiUK

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Britisher

Ahlan, ahlan, ahlan ya expats,

I heard that they're bringing out the ipad 3.  Does that mean that the prices of the ipad 2 here in KSA will be cheaper than they in the UK?

Also, I realllly want an iphone/android phone or even a blackberry.   Are they cheaper to buy here than in the UK, or roughly the same price?
Will they work in the UK if they're purchased here?

Where are the places to go to get the best deals (quality and price)?

Any tips wrt this will be most appreciated :)

TheLegendLeads

Generally speaking, anything not directly related to gasoline is cheaper in UK.

IPad3 will be released soon but I don't hope a good deal of reduction in IPad2. But do expect some.

Yes, iPhones purchased from KSA are all factory unlocked. You can run any mobile service on that in any other country.

Apple iOS products are greatly popular here. All sellers have almost the same competitive price. There are no cheap, cheaper, cheapest places :)

The iPhone4S 16GB price is 2,800 SAR. Use this baseline to analyze further. And do let us know too :)

erich214

I find the prices for iPhones in KSA are more than North America.

Other brands, such as Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, HTC, are cheaper than North America.

TheLegendLeads

iPhone 4S Prices Comparison
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Apple Store US - 16GB - Factory Unlocked - $649 = SAR 2,434
Apple Store UK - 16GB - Factory Unlocked - £499 = SAR 2,976
KSA STC/Mobily - 16GB - Factory Unlocked - SAR 2,799

siddig

Apple Store US - 16GB - Factory Unlocked - $649 = SAR 2,434
+ TAX and Shipping (depending on ZIP code)

SaudiUK

The iphone is very similiar in price in KSA and UK.

The ipad3 will most probbaly be available earlier in the UK than Riyadh.

(iphone 4 and 4s were launched in UK before KSA)

My iphone purcahsed in KSA works fine when I return to UK

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