Buying a laptop for UK in USA

[Murpheeee]

My mother is coming over to US to visit and wanted to buy a Dell laptop while over since they are cheaper.

Obviously she will need to get a new power supply for the voltage difference when she gets back to UK.

How will warranty work? Will Dell UK honor the warranty?

Any other issues I shoudl be aware of?

 

[Abhi]

I got a Dell lappy from US to India last year.

The power supply didnt have to be changed... it works fine in India.

The warranty had to be transferred to India, and now its gonna be honoured here. You ll have to do the same.

 

[charliebrown]

I send a lot of computers to Kenya -

Most companies will not transfer warranties since they have separate distributors responsible for different areas. IBM for example told me that a server sold in the US will only be covered in the US.

I think it has to do with part of the purchase price being allocatted to the local service center.

 

[thraxes]

Laptops generally have a power supply that is multi voltage so all she needs is a simple adapter for the power plug.

Customs in the US and UK could be a bit touchy though if they happen to do a search (a very remote risk but it is there). Best trick is not to take the original packaging, keep the manuals, warranty cards and receipts in a seperate bag or suitcase and perhaps put a few minor scratches on the laptop to lend credibility to the claim "I've had this for a few months".