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aigo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Mar 17, 2008
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Hello!

I have been lurking around here since November and finally made my mind up to buy the macbook pro 15'. I live in Spain and would like to buy the laptop with a Swedish keyboard.

Apple Spain can not supply me with a Swedish keyboard.
Apple Sweden will gladly ship the laptop to me here in Spain but they won't let me configure it. Since I want to have the glossy screen and 250GB HD I can't order from Sweden either.

Would there be anyway I can order this laptop with a Swedish keyboard without going to Sweden?

Any input appreciated.
Thanks.
 
Mitthrawnuruodo

Mitthrawnuruodo

Moderator emeritus
Mar 10, 2004
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aigo said:
Apple Sweden will gladly ship the laptop to me here in Spain but they won't let me configure it.
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Did you ask if they'd reconsider if you paid by cheque, wire transfer or post giro (UK terms), or rather "check eller via elektronisk överföring eller bankgiro" (Swedish terms)?

I don't know, but Apple Store Norway will ship abroad only if payment are other than Credit Card: "Produkter som betales med kredittkort, kan ikke leveres til adresser utenfor Norge" (Norwegian terms).

Those slighly different terms across Europe are a pain... :(
 
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macthille

macrumors member
Oct 16, 2007
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Sweden
Hello, weird that they won't let you configure it..

I don't have any good ideas.. Do you think it's possible to order it and have it shipped to a family member or friend in Sweden (if you currently have any here) that you trust, and then get them to send it to you?
I don't know if that will work... It's quite messy.
I'm sure you've already thought about that.

:S

edit:
Mitthrawnuruodo got a smarter solution if it works :p
 
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deadpixels

macrumors 6502a
Oct 30, 2006
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try an apple authorized reseller in Spain, it shouldn't be a problem, my brother ordered a Macbook with U.S keyboard in France without any problems (just took longer to get it).
 
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PDE

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Nov 16, 2005
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And I had a friend who got the local apple store here in NYC to replace his brand new US keyboard with a Swedish one when he bought it. They had to order the part, but it was no problem at all. I'd suggest going to a service center and asking them to order the part.
 
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aigo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Mar 17, 2008
29
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Mitty said:
I don't know, but Apple Store Norway will ship abroad only if payment are other than Credit Card
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That sounds strange, but I will try it. Thanks.

macthille said:
Hello, weird that they won't let you configure it...
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Yes, it surely is frustrating when swedes can configure it but they won't let me do it just cause I live outside of Sweden:confused:

deadpixels said:
try an apple authorized reseller in Spain, it shouldn't be a problem, my brother ordered a Macbook with U.S keyboard in France without any problems (just took longer to get it).
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Well, you can always order the keyboard in English even here in Spain but its another thing with swedish keyboard unfortunately. I tried Apple here in Spain and they can't help me.

PDE said:
And I had a friend who got the local apple store here in NYC to replace his brand new US keyboard with a Swedish one when he bought it. They had to order the part, but it was no problem at all. I'd suggest going to a service center and asking them to order the part.
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Thanks, thats one way I guess, but it would be kind of a hassle for me here in Spain since I don't talk that much Spanish. So frustrating not to be able to order this in a easier way, can't see what the problem is for Apple.

Anyone have a email address to some higher rank Apple person I could contact? Thanks

Hm, that didn't come out right:confused:
I knew I shouldn't have tried that multi quote thing:)
 
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Tweak3D

macrumors regular
Jul 17, 2007
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I had a very similar problem here in the US. I am a german student and therefore wanted a german keyboard for my mbp. I looked for months and couldn't find one. Finally I found an e-bay seller who had them and most other languages. He was really nice and provided quick shipping. now here is the catch, the first 2 keyboards had quircky problems with them and required being replaced. This seller did it w/ shipping for free. now I have a brand new working keyboard. if you want his info let me know and ill grab it for you.

-Justin
 
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aigo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Mar 17, 2008
29
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Tweak3D said:
I had a very similar problem here in the US. I am a german student and therefore wanted a german keyboard for my mbp. I looked for months and couldn't find one. Finally I found an e-bay seller who had them and most other languages. He was really nice and provided quick shipping. now here is the catch, the first 2 keyboards had quircky problems with them and required being replaced. This seller did it w/ shipping for free. now I have a brand new working keyboard. if you want his info let me know and ill grab it for you.

-Justin
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Thanks but I'm afraid I'm not brave enough for Ebay. I would like to buy from Apple directly. I could never have imagined that a company like Apple have this kind of a service? So frustrating, I want this macbook pro so much now after playing with it in the shop for hours, its so nice.

I wonder if there is anybody I could contact at Apple to get help with this?
 
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