Buying a Macbook Pro in USA

I am from Portugal. I am going to travel to the USA and I am thinking to buy a Macbook Pro there. Will I have technical assistance and support, in case of damage, here in my country, even though I bought it in other continent?

Apple warranty on portable devices is worldwide. The only related issue you may encounter is the length of coverage. In the EU countries, Apple has been mandated to follow the 2-year minimum coverage after losing a court battle; in the rest of the world, base waranty is just one year, after which you can extend for 2 more purchasing AppleCare. Since the Mac will show up as being sold in the USA, I think Apple won't be obligated to follow EU rules on the unit. And this warranty, however much it lasts, only covers defects, not damage due to use.
Other issue you may have is getting the desired keyboard. US-purchased MBPs only have a choice of US or Spanish keyboards.

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