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Buying laptops from the US?

KenH · 2005-06-22 10:36:11

Has anyone ever bought a laptop from the US/Canada? What with the dollar/euro rate it seems a good idea, but are there hidden costs like import duties? Does that still apply if you buy off Ebay? Also, what about the keyboard layout....is there much difference? And the power plug should be different too right? Thanks.

22-06-2005 10:36am

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KenH

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Has anyone ever bought a laptop from the US/Canada? What with the dollar/euro rate it seems a good idea, but are there hidden costs like import duties? Does that still apply if you buy off Ebay?

Also, what about the keyboard layout....is there much difference? And the power plug should be different too right?
Thanks.

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#2 22-06-2005 10:38am

roughan

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Hi mate
you might or mightnt be stung for duty it depends
its like 50 % chance
the keyboard and plug will be Different
on the Dell ones the powersupply will auto detect the voltage diff and change
also the modem could be different im not sure
unless your getting it for Fup all i wouldnt Bother
check my other posts i have 3 dell Laptops for sale

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#3 22-06-2005 10:40am

astec123

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import duties, charger plug, returns policy, keyboard is slightly different. there are too many to mention, also you have next to no consumer rights so buy in europe I would advise.

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