Where in europe buy a mac? (Im currently in Spain)

[temen]

hi.

Yes, it's not exactly spain forum, sorry for that. but I coudn't find any apple+spanish forum and I noticed here some users from Spain here, so..

New macbook's looks really nice, I'd like buy 17''. But..
Ordering from USA is a nice option, but my mb white early 2008 started having some blackouts when I move display (probably just cable between graphic card and display should be replaced).. so he can be dead any day now. Since Im working on mb and strongly need it - when he'll be dead I have day or two to get back online.

So In Spain (Valencia, don't have apple store here..) I can buy only online from apple store or in some local shop- both options 2500 euro. Which is.. pretty expensive. Also - in local shop I'll have probably major difficulties with buying US keyboard.

Any advice appreciated.

 

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Got the same problem, but I am looking for an iMac so the keyboard issue isn't a biggie.

Apple store can get you one with a US keyboard, it just takes an extra 2 or 3 days.

Fnac or Worten usually have them in stock, could you just set the keyvoard to US and ignore the keys or get relacement keys for the ones you don't use ?

hi.

Yes, it's not exactly spain forum, sorry for that. but I coudn't find any apple+spanish forum and I noticed here some users from Spain here, so..

New macbook's looks really nice, I'd like buy 17''. But..
Ordering from USA is a nice option, but my mb white early 2008 started having some blackouts when I move display (probably just cable between graphic card and display should be replaced).. so he can be dead any day now. Since Im working on mb and strongly need it - when he'll be dead I have day or two to get back online.

So In Spain (Valencia, don't have apple store here..) I can buy only online from apple store or in some local shop- both options 2500 euro. Which is.. pretty expensive. Also - in local shop I'll have probably major difficulties with buying US keyboard.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[temen]

Fnac or Worten usually have them in stock, could you just set the keyvoard to US and ignore the keys or get relacement keys for the ones you don't use ?

On Worten site I coudn't find it. Fnac have 17'' for the same price as apple.
General issue is I wanted to buy new mac after few more months, so now jumping out of 2500 euros is kinda painful, so Im looking for some other offers.
But if my options are apple store, local store at the same price and US with waiting 2-3 weeks, then probably I will have to deal with paying "full" price..

 

[Satori]

If you want to save some money then how about getting one from the refurb store?

Spain:
http://store.apple.com/es/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY2NQ

US:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY3Nw

 

[temen]

If you want to save some money then how about getting one from the refurb store?

Spain:
http://store.apple.com/es/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY2NQ

US:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY3Nw

I can't order from US apple store to Spain address
Another thing is I'd really like 2011 model (sundy bridge, performance - I will use it in my everyday work)

 

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On Worten site I coudn't find it. Fnac have 17'' for the same price as apple.
General issue is I wanted to buy new mac after few more months, so now jumping out of 2500 euros is kinda painful, so Im looking for some other offers.
But if my options are apple store, local store at the same price and US with waiting 2-3 weeks, then probably I will have to deal with paying "full" price..

I picked up a 2nd hand imac in the Uk yesterday and it's being delivered this morning, shipping with insurance cost £60 which i split with the seller... I am sure a MBP is cheaper shipping

Might be worth doing that if you need a replacement then sell it when you upgrade

Our local Worten has a full range of macs in started doing them about 3 months ago

 

[hwojtek]

I can't order from US apple store to Spain address
Another thing is I'd really like 2011 model (sundy bridge, performance - I will use it in my everyday work)

You can order from Spain to a forwarding address in the USA and then have the Mac shipped to Spain with DHL or anything. This is the second cheapest option apart from going to the US itself.

 

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I can't order from US apple store to Spain address

I use a mailing address in the US to buy stuff from amazon they then repackage it and send it to me.

http://www.nybox.com/ thats who I use but there are others

 

[temen]

You can order from Spain to a forwarding address in the USA and then have the Mac shipped to Spain with DHL or anything. This is the second cheapest option apart from going to the US itself.

That's good option, but only one glitch: Let's say I order today, tomorrow my current mb will refuse displaying anything (since now I can't move display because of cable problems) and I will be without any working computer for next 2 weeks
But this option sounds good, maybe I will look around here for some service where they can fix cable in current macbook.

 

[emptyCup]

I can't order from US apple store to Spain address

Call the Spanish Apple Store. Tell them what you want. They may be able to help you.

 

[jdavtz]

I can buy only online from apple store or in some local shop- both options 2500 euro. Which is.. pretty expensive.

Are you looking for a second-hand or refurb model? Or a reseller who will sell new Macs cheaper than the online Apple store?