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Buying MAC Pro from US

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  • 15-04-2006 12:11pm
    #1
    ThunderStorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Do you recommend anyoneone to purchase Mac laptop from US. Its way cheaper but i guess warranty is the only problem!! What do you guys think ?

    Thanks


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    cregser
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    Power is another problem. They use 110-115v in the U.S. and we use 220v. So you'd want to get a transformer too.


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    trojaneater1
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    cregser wrote:
    Power is another problem. They use 110-115v in the U.S. and we use 220v. So you'd want to get a transformer too.
    All you need is one of those 1 euro plug adaptors. I have 2 from the states and they work fine.................


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    ThunderStorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭ThunderStorm


    trojan,

    thanks for the input. did u buy laptops from there ? if yes, is ur laptop covered over here in Ireland ?


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    Sparky
    Registered Users Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    Most lappy power supplies, if not all, can take 110-240 50/60hz, its just a matter of the plugtop.


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    trojaneater1
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    ThunderStorm wrote:
    trojan,

    thanks for the input. did u buy laptops from there ? if yes, is ur laptop covered over here in Ireland ?
    I bought both 2nd hand on notebookforums.com. If there is still warranty on them, the seller will sort it out for you as mostly they are not transferable(the warrantys).
    Hope this helps
    BTW
    There is a mac forum on there too with some nice deals.
    Watch the customs though.
    If you get them to mark the value at 650 euro or less, you will not be charged.......


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    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    if you get them to mark the value at 650 euro or less, you will not be
    charged.......

    Im not sure where you got that notion!

    There is a small packet allowance alright, but you can easily be charged customs on items of €70 or even less.

    Laptops by their very nature are designed to travel. Voltages are not an issue, as already said, all you need a plug adaptor.

    Apple, unlike Sony cover their laptops worldwide so your warranty should be fine.

    One other thing to note, your @ and " keys will be switched.


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    trojaneater1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭trojaneater1


    SouperComputer wrote:
    Im not sure where you got that notion!

    The customs clearance guy in store st told me for future reference.............


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    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    trojaneater1 wrote:
    The customs clearance guy in store st told me for future reference.............

    Interesting, so should I ask for a refund If get charged for items of lesser value then?


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    ThunderStorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭ThunderStorm


    Thanks for the input guys,

    I also heard that using non-US credit card can have problem while purchasing laptops online. Any comments ?

    Thanks.


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