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Buying a netbook from Amazon US

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Would there be any compatibility issues with doing this? It would have Windows XP on it and nothing else.
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  • M4RKM
    M4RKM Posts: 5,132 Forumite
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    keyboard would be different, the @ key would be on the shift/2... also, you'd probably get clobbered for customs, VAT, and handling fees when delivered into the UK, making it then more expensive than the UK..

    M
  • Fifer
    Fifer Posts: 59,413 Forumite
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    If it is imported by Royal Mail, they will charge VAT at 17.5% plus a clearance handling fee (£8.00 I think) plus whatever duty is applicable. Other courier company handling fees may be more.
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  • What netbook you after, are you sure its cheaper to import?

    (or you could be after the Lenovo S10)
  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    For all the hassle, you're probably not going to save very much.
  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    Thanks guys. In the end I bought an Advent 4211
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