Anyone bought a laptop in the US ?

[timwilky]

Add you may be hit with duty as you scurry through customs with you new shiny device.

Thanks guys, think I'll have a look around here then

[flymo]

I've had a few from the US. I've also bought iPads over there, much cheaper than UK.

Generally speaking I've always found it worthwhile to carry the item without packaging to avoid customs worries. I've had my US based colleagues carry the packing or even mail it separately if necessary.

For a full laptop though the inconvenience of keyboard differences is the main point.

[Richie]

Mate of mine bought a iPad and another one bought a Sony Tablet thing in Canada last year. Both got hit with duty and found out their warranty was now invalid as it only applies to the country you buy the goods in.

[L3nny]

Also the prices advertised are unlikely to include local taxes so they aren't as cheap as they first look.