What if I buy an iMac in India?

I am currently living in India but moving back to the US in a month or so. I'm ready for a computer upgrade, and I can buy an iMac here slightly cheaper than I can in the US due to the exchange rate. My question is, are there any differences in an iMac sold here vs. the US, other than the power cord? Is the documentation in English, and will the warranties and support be the same? Is the software bundle the same? The guys in the store couldn't answer this for me, they could only say "you should buy this one" (if you've ever shopped in a retail store in India you know what I mean).
I ask this because of an experience a good friend of mine had when he bought a Nintendo Wii in Tokyo, only to find out that all the documentation and on-screen menus are in Japanese, which he can't read. I've also tried to buy software online (such as Photoshop) only to discover it cannot be downloaded outside the US, which means some Apple software may not be available here either. I would hate to spend this much money and end up with something I can't use in the US, or that I have to spend lots of money upgrading once I get home.

Hi Tedly, if you're back on home soil in a month or so, just wait and buy it in the US. There will be no added stress or breakages then...simple.
Might cost you extra but by spending more at 'home' you're eliminating potential problems you fear most.
Just my 2p worth (or on your case 2c worth haha
Good luck on your intended purchase.

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