Is there anything to consider or will it be compatible in every way? I realise the power lead will need an adaptor but will UK DVD's work alright?
2006-12-09 07:32:35 · 7 answers · asked by trishagoddard 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It will work fine, and the strong pound should mean you get a great price.
Two things to consider:
1) the US keyboard is slightly different, no £ sign although you can get that symbol by just typing Alt-0163.
2) It will be set up for region 1 DVDs, this can be changed simply in the DVD software by inserting a R2 DVD and waiting for the prompt to ask you to change. You normally can change this 4 times before it gets 'locked' although you can always flash the firmware of the DVD to make it multi-region. Google the model number you should find it.
The other region settings are in Control Panel (assuming you are using Windows), and can be easily changed.
Power lead just needs the 3 pin conversion, you can usually replace the lead between the transformer and outlet to a UK one. A couple of years ago I wanted a loptop which was only available in the US, I imported one, had no trouble. Go for it.
2006-12-09 07:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by FerDeLance 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The keyboard layout will be slightly (but _very_ irritatingly) different. It is possible that the mains power supply voltage setting can be adjusted to suit the UK suppy, but if not, then you'll have to get a 240V to 110V adaptor unit (yet another item to cart around!). The CD compatibility setting might, as someone suggested, be be adjustable. Having today visited PC World and Comet I really can not see the point of buying a laptop in the USA especially as the UK stores are selling equipment at incredibly low prices. And don't forget that the moment you bring in your laptop into the UK, Customs will demand VAT! So why not go to a UK outlet, where you'll get just as good selection of laptops as in the USA? And you'll be able to take it back to the UK store when it goes wrong!
2006-12-09 08:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by avian 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt really recommend it to be honest, you may have issues playing DVDs because of the region settings(usually you can change the region on the cd drive a certain number of times) and also it will usually be a pain in the *** if you have to send it in for warranty repairs, but that would depend on the policy of the company.
2006-12-09 07:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Fuzzybunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The region settings on your DVD player will probably make it not work. You can adjust the region setting of your DVD player, but many computers will only allow you to do this a few times. So you should choose which region you want to set it to and leave it -- don't plan on switching it back and forth.
2006-12-09 07:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If, It's a Sony, then please buy in England. You may run into strict EU regulations that are not applied in the US. Rather than run the risk of being unable to use it, buy the unit where you will use. Warranty and Service should be Global if possible but on individual purchases, you need to have in serviced in the UK, limited warranty may be issued (to country of purchase).
2006-12-09 07:44:46 · answer #5 · answered by anieska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 01:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by merickel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there will be no problem dvd software is region free so it will play and dvd
2006-12-09 07:55:28 · answer #7 · answered by Luke S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋