Buy MacBook in US to use in France and consequences
Hi everyone,
I am in the US for a few weeks and I'd like to bring back a MacBook from my trip. But I have to make sure a few things before:
- Will the one year warranty be valid in Mac stores in France?
- Except buying a new AC adapter, what will I have to do to be able to use it over there?
- Is it possible to change the keyboard, or even to buy it directly with a european keyboard?
- Is there a problem with the DVD because of the zones and everything like for a home DVD player?
- Is there other things I should watch out and would you do it if you could save 30%?
I don't like just throwing a list of questions like this, but there's a thing I like worse which is throwing by the window one month of salary!!
Thanks for your answers and take care!
Jean
Jean
- Will the one year warranty be valid in Mac stores in France?
Yes,the warranty is worldwide.
- Except buying a new AC adapter, what will I have to do to be able to use it over there?
Already answered by Doug.
- Is it possible to change the keyboard, or even to buy it directly with a european keyboard?
Yes the keyboard can be changed.No,you can't purchase a European keyboard equpped MacBook in the U.S.
- Is there a problem with the DVD because of the zones and everything like for a home DVD player?
The zones can be changed a maximum of 5 times before it locks.
- Is there other things I should watch out and would you do it if you could save 30%?
The Tax Man.Before you fly home,throw the box away and just carry the MacBook like you've owned it for years.
Jim
PowerBook G3 500 Mhz "Pismo"/ 2.0Ghz BlackBook 2GB OWC RAM Mac OS X (10.4.9)
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