[oman-l] computers and shipping

[Billyboy]

In a recent e-mail, Eileen said:

> I have two questions concerning my move to Oman
> 
> 1) I am going to buy a pc laptop.  Will it be
> difficult to have it serviced in Muscat?

It will be very easy.  To have it serviced well could be
very difficult.  I've just about given up on laptops - they
are SO expensive as compared with desk-tops.  A good desktop
and printer, plus a WinCE notebook, a Psion or a Palm lll
still gives you change from the cost of a lap-top.  Still -
you know your needs and your budget.  I know there are some
VERY good deals in the US on laptops (I see that Cyberian
has a ThinkPad for under USD 1200).


> 2) I need to ship some belongings, and obviously want to avoid
> loss or theft.

Most unlikely here!!
  
> Are there any shipping companies that you could recommmend ...

There are two major household etc shippers here.  I've
always used Circle Freight International (Tel: 00 968
564768, Fax: 564771) and think highly of them.  Other people
wouldn't use anyone other than GAC (Tel: 00 968 605155  Fax:
602561)

Toodle pip!!

Bill