Are American laptops compatible in the UK
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Most power supplies are dual voltage so will automatically switch as required, obviously you'll have a different keyboard layout and potentially some software licencing conflicts but that's more unlikely. I believe with most laptop PSUs now you can simply switch the plug segment that leads to the power brick but check before you purchase that this is the case.
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yes, they are. bought a few from amarica
yes they are compatible, just need a plug adaptor.
However you will probably be raped sideways and upside-down by customs and vat
In general, importing computer hardware from The States is not worth it unless you get it for very very cheap.
However you will probably be raped sideways and upside-down by customs and vat
In general, importing computer hardware from The States is not worth it unless you get it for very very cheap.
well i was thinking alienware, dunno if im meant to mention other companies on this forum
:/, and the laptops are exactly the same price as the UK version so as a result when
converted into GBP are **** cheaper! not sure what added charges would occur apart
from shipping
:/, and the laptops are exactly the same price as the UK version so as a result when
converted into GBP are **** cheaper! not sure what added charges would occur apart
from shipping
well 15% VAT (17.5% in January), and some sort of customs handling charge.
Also you have to think about warranty issues. If something happens (alienware is dell, so expect it to) you will probably have to ship it back to the states.
Also you have to think about warranty issues. If something happens (alienware is dell, so expect it to) you will probably have to ship it back to the states.
, guess ill get a 
The customs charge might be bigger than you expect, so i'd make sure you check that first - along with delivery and VAT, it's not usually worth it.
Also, some American companies won't post to European addresses. If you try to order a dell/alienware, they will probably refer you to their UK arm.
If you are able to get one, Dell's warranty is international - they will be honoured by the UK branch of the company, so you wouldn't need to send to the states. Not sure about alienware (I know it's the same company, but it might still work differently).
Also, some American companies won't post to European addresses. If you try to order a dell/alienware, they will probably refer you to their UK arm.
If you are able to get one, Dell's warranty is international - they will be honoured by the UK branch of the company, so you wouldn't need to send to the states. Not sure about alienware (I know it's the same company, but it might still work differently).
