TVs really aren't that much more here, at least that was our experience. I have heard that the new flat-panel TVs can be fairly fragile, so it might be worth a small incremental cost to just purchase it here.
If you do get one at home, though, be sure to check the actual box of the unit that you purchase to ensure that it is dual voltage and multi-system. We purchased one in Australia that was supposed to be DV & MS. . .the display unit was, but for whatever reason our unit (same model number, etc.) was not. We don't think it was an intentional bait-and-switch, but it was a real bummer nonetheless upon reaching the U.S. with a suddenly worthless (to us) TV.
I used my 110V Cuisinart this weekend and would definitely recommend purchasing a 240V version. It works on the transformer, but after a few minutes you will smell the motor burning and it will quit for a while. Apparently the Hz are different here as well.. .sigh. I won't be using my 6 qt "professional" Kitchenaid for the same reason.
There are websites in the U.S. that allow you to order 240V appliances - definitely KitchenAid mixers (will you get one for me?) and KitchenAid food processors. I'm hoping to find a 240V Cuisinart since I have heaps of blades to go with it, but might have to settle for a Kitchenaid brand instead. If you google "240V kitchenaid" and things like that then you'll come up with a couple of websites. I would do it now but I'm supposed to be running out the door to pick up my kids :p
FYI, in Doha the Kitchenaid food processor will set you back US$500 and the regular-sized Kitchenaid mixer (4qt, not professional) will cost you US$612 - both at least double of what it would cost in the U.S. Definitely best to bring it over if you are even thinking about having one. . .and if you change your mind then you could sell it for full price.
I would bring your phones. They're more expensive here and I haven't seen the units that come with three or more handsets like you find in the U.S. You'll need to put them on a transformer, which does shorten their life a bit because the batteries run on a different HZ (or that's how it was explained to me). . .but they work fine otherwise. We've done this for all three of our 240V expat assignments and it has worked well for us.
Hope that helps :)
Expat Sueño
P.S. I'm only half-kidding about asking you to bring one over for me - when will you be coming?
TVs really aren't that much more here, at least that was our experience. I have heard that the new flat-panel TVs can be fairly fragile, so it might be worth a small incremental cost to just purchase it here.
If you do get one at home, though, be sure to check the actual box of the unit that you purchase to ensure that it is dual voltage and multi-system. We purchased one in Australia that was supposed to be DV & MS. . .the display unit was, but for whatever reason our unit (same model number, etc.) was not. We don't think it was an intentional bait-and-switch, but it was a real bummer nonetheless upon reaching the U.S. with a suddenly worthless (to us) TV.
I used my 110V Cuisinart this weekend and would definitely recommend purchasing a 240V version. It works on the transformer, but after a few minutes you will smell the motor burning and it will quit for a while. Apparently the Hz are different here as well.. .sigh. I won't be using my 6 qt "professional" Kitchenaid for the same reason.
There are websites in the U.S. that allow you to order 240V appliances - definitely KitchenAid mixers (will you get one for me?) and KitchenAid food processors. I'm hoping to find a 240V Cuisinart since I have heaps of blades to go with it, but might have to settle for a Kitchenaid brand instead. If you google "240V kitchenaid" and things like that then you'll come up with a couple of websites. I would do it now but I'm supposed to be running out the door to pick up my kids :p
FYI, in Doha the Kitchenaid food processor will set you back US$500 and the regular-sized Kitchenaid mixer (4qt, not professional) will cost you US$612 - both at least double of what it would cost in the U.S. Definitely best to bring it over if you are even thinking about having one. . .and if you change your mind then you could sell it for full price.
I would bring your phones. They're more expensive here and I haven't seen the units that come with three or more handsets like you find in the U.S. You'll need to put them on a transformer, which does shorten their life a bit because the batteries run on a different HZ (or that's how it was explained to me). . .but they work fine otherwise. We've done this for all three of our 240V expat assignments and it has worked well for us.
Hope that helps :)
Expat Sueño
P.S. I'm only half-kidding about asking you to bring one over for me - when will you be coming?