questions from a newbie about buying in an Apple Store...
hi there
i am planning on coming in the US (in NYC) exclusively for buying my powerbook in an Apple Store (Soho)
because it is much cheaper than in Europe and the currency conversion is an advantage for me right now (1? = $1.33)
i have a few questions about buying directly in an Apple Store:
do they purpose built-to-order configurations ? or just the basic powerbooks and ibooks ?
also, do you know if i will have the choice of the keyboard type ?
you do use QWERTY in the US while we have AZERTY here...
it would be great if they can change it to AZERTY
thanks
i am planning on coming in the US (in NYC) exclusively for buying my powerbook in an Apple Store (Soho)
because it is much cheaper than in Europe and the currency conversion is an advantage for me right now (1? = $1.33)
i have a few questions about buying directly in an Apple Store:
do they purpose built-to-order configurations ? or just the basic powerbooks and ibooks ?
also, do you know if i will have the choice of the keyboard type ?
you do use QWERTY in the US while we have AZERTY here...
it would be great if they can change it to AZERTY
thanks
Comments
They only sell QWERTY keyboards.
Though the price difference may still be worth it.
anyway, i will get used to QWERTY...
or when i'll the money, i will try to change the keyboard through an Apple Center here in France
yes, just imagine that there is a really huge difference !
because apple products are much more expensive in europe
and because the dollar is currently weak
all these conditions make that for example, for a powerbook 12", the difference is about 500 EUROS ! ($670)
that's why, even taking the plane just for that is still cheaper than buying my powerbook in Paris
makes you realise how badly us europeans get ripped off...
oh well im still dreaming of the day when there are lots of apple stores in germany and we pay just as much as in the states...
that sucks
that's why i have to take the plane for NYC in order to buy an apple comp cheaper than in paris...
and just for comparing france and germany, because of the taxes, stuff are more expensive here than in your country...
just purchasing a powerbook, RAM and a crumpler bag...
and changing the keyboard to AZERTY if a reseller does it
how cheap was your flight??
Originally posted by rob2786
wow...
how cheap was your flight??
i have a transportation voucher offered by the company in compensation for a problem last year
so, i have to pay only ?180 for Paris - NYC round trip
that's why i'm going
if not, i wouldn't...
Originally posted by enzo0511
Paris - NYC round trip in 36h... no time for tourism
just purchasing a powerbook, RAM and a crumpler bag...
and changing the keyboard to AZERTY if a reseller does it
powerbook keys can be removed and rearranged very easily. you could if you wanted to, just take the keys off and put them in the AZERTY arrangement. the only difference would be the dimples would not be on the right keys I suppose.
Originally posted by enzo0511
thx for ur answer
anyway, i will get used to QWERTY...
or when i'll the money, i will try to change the keyboard through an Apple Center here in France
Change it yourself - the keys just pop off then you can pop them back on wherever you want!
Amorya