Originally Posted by
taranis
Yet again it seems Europe has to pay more for the same product.
In nvidias press releases
on the .com version the 8800gt is said to be $199 to $259 (£96 - £126)
on the .co.uk version the 8800gt is said to be €199 to €259 (£139 - £181)
please note current currency conversions
1.00 EUR = 1.44255 USD
even if you give them the benefit of the doubt and add taxes, 44% is a bit steep
I was looking forward to the release of the 8800gt as I needed to update my gfx but now I am not so sure.
sources
nvidia.com/object/io_1193646673731.html - Nvidia US press release
nvidia.co.uk/object/io_1193696353793.html - Nvidia UK press release