Laptop from US

[denver2k]

Hi guys,

Has anyone bought a laptop from american website. Im interested in HP TouchSmart which hasnt been launched here yet. Can i order online from US and get it delivered here.

Has anyone did that before ?

[DimPrawn]

Customs will have a field day. Kerrrrrching!

Also, the power adapter might not work, there won't be a £ sign on the keyboard and other surprises might be instore (like not wanting to play UK DVD's).

[denver2k]

ahh right....its a shame....thanks anyways

[Ruprect]

Hi guys,

Has anyone bought a laptop from american website. Im interested in HP TouchSmart which hasnt been launched here yet. Can i order online from US and get it delivered here.

Has anyone did that before ?

yep do remember to grease up when you go to the post office to collect it.

[Foxy Moron]

Yeah, import duty is > 30% IIRC. Then it will probably get lost in the post or smashed to pieces.

[Ruprect]

I've never done this, but I believe it is possible to get round this by getting a mate out there to send it to you...they need to remove it from the packaging and send it as either a gift, or with some cover note saying words to the effect of "here's your XXX that you accidentally left behind".

I wouldn't recommend any such behaviour of course.

[DimPrawn]

How much does it cost to get a mate out there?

[Foxy Moron]

I have some experience of exporting/importing. The above could work, but also as likely to get slapped with import duty and VAT or turn up knackered.
I'd wait until it becomes available here.

[stingman123]

I've had a few imported electrical goods from the US and I just get the sender to write "returned as D.O.A" on the package, never had any problems