Buying online from Apple.com for store Delivery in the US?

[TinkTatoo]

Originally Posted by toonarmani

do you know what the main differences are?

I was considering the refurb route initially as that's about $300 less than the new option (although still the same warranty etc).

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I think there’s only 3 or 4 keys different on my US keyboard. Things like the @ # “ and £ are mixed up but you soon get used to which keys to press to get those symbols

[OLS]

Originally Posted by toonarmani

Is the US layout one to avoid? As I was considering getting one (new to Mac).

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Originally Posted by toonarmani

do you know what the main differences are?

I was considering the refurb route initially as that's about $300 less than the new option (although still the same warranty etc).

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I will check mine tonight for you and let you know what the different keys are (I'm at work now - although you might be able to google it!) as both mine have the US keyboard lay out. For me it wasn't an issue as although the physical keys might say one thing, I have it set up as the UK version when it is actually pressed. So I can't remember what's what but say the number 3 which we have a £ on, shows actually it's a # on the physical keyboard, when I press it, it types a £ not what is displayed. However if you don't use keyboards a lot then it could get confusing - I know where all the keys are from muscle memory and typing on them on a daily basis for work for 20 years so it's not an issue for me personally!

[wanye]

the main thing (for me) is a larger enter key. the single height one on US keyboards does my head in

saying that, i have a couple of devices with US keyboards, and i don't really have much of an issue with them. but given the choice of a uk keyboard over a US one (ie ordering from the apple site rather than the store) i would go for the uk keyboard.

but if somewhere like macmall was doing an offer on a laptop and it ended up a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than buying from the apple site, i would choose the US keyboard!

[OLS]

Originally Posted by toonarmani

not sure if this is worth a look:

hotukdeals/deals/app...nsight-3246275

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None actually instock only "ordered on request" apparently someone emailed them and they confirmed it was a miss price and they wouldn't be honored at that price - not sure it's worth ordering (as can still order at the cheap price!) if i'm just going to have to wait an age for a refund! Thanks for the link though

[toonarmani]

Originally Posted by wanye

the main thing (for me) is a larger enter key. the single height one on US keyboards does my head in

saying that, i have a couple of devices with US keyboards, and i don't really have much of an issue with them. but given the choice of a uk keyboard over a US one (ie ordering from the apple site rather than the store) i would go for the uk keyboard.

but if somewhere like macmall was doing an offer on a laptop and it ended up a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than buying from the apple site, i would choose the US keyboard!

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Thanks, I was comparing Apple refurb site v Apple standard prices (both cheaper than UK but refurb more so)

[7SeasSailor]

Originally Posted by toonarmani

Import duty would only be if over £390 and a number of items are below that (and cheaper than UK).

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Walmart didn't complete my glasses on time so they posted them. Customs hammered me and the glasses were well below £390

[toonarmani]

Originally Posted by 7SeasSailor

Walmart didn't complete my glasses on time so they posted them. Customs hammered me and the glasses were well below £390

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You would have to pay VAT and import tax if they shipped it across. Different to personal allowance being brought in after a trip.