Ordering a MacBook Pro in the States - Help
Hi,
I am currently living in the UK but will be over the States for the New Year period and might pop in to one of the Apple stores to buy a MacBook Pro.
The only extra I want from the standard set up is that I would like 1TB Memory in it.
Therefore would they have these in the shop to purchase or would it be better to order it online on the Apple US store and pick it up when I am out there?
As I will be in the US for a few weeks would the Apple shop order it in store for me and then I can pop back and get it - what is the normal turnaround time for ordering in the store? Do they do this?
Just want to know if anyone else has had any experiences in buying abroad?
Thanks
I'm assuming that you mean a 1 terabyte internal hard drive?
I would think that, depending on which store you visit, this would be something that they might have to order - no idea how long that would take. You might get lucky, though, and they may be able to install one in the store for an extra $100.
If you've a friend in the US that could go ahead and order it for you and have it waiting for your arrival, that would likely be best. If not, you'll just have to take your chances.
Clinton
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