13" MacBook Pro- box dimensions

> I'd like to know the dimensions of the actual box it comes in so I can see if the box will fit in my carryon bag - or maybe see what I might leave behind so it will fit.

The box is remarkably compact -- about 70 x 363 x 271 mm. Only 40-50 mm larger in each dimension than the MacBook Pro itself.

Albert

> On Jan 10, 2010, at 5:06, "jim sims" <simsezpzapps.com> wrote:
>
>> I'd like to know the dimensions of the actual box it comes in so I
>> can see if the box will fit in my carryon bag - or maybe see what I
>> might leave behind so it will fit.
>
> 36.5cm x 27cm x 7cm
>
> Or
>
> 14.25" x 10 5/8" x 2 3/4"
>
> These are measured directly on the box with an English tape measure
> and a metric tape measure (separate measurements).

> Buying at Dixon's in the airport means tax free.
>

If you travel within the EU, you can no longer purchase items that are
"duty free" in the legal sense.

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty-free_shop#Intra-EU_travel>

What's more, whenever I checked prices for digital gadgets at airport
outlets, they tended to have _higher_ prices than those found in
online or even brick-n-mortar stores. My assumption is that some of
these stores try to take advantage of business travelers who might
make an impulse buy -- think netbooks, iPods, digicams, etc.

So, to make sure that you do get a good deal, I would suggest you
research what the MacBook Pro costs when purchased online in your
country and the UK, so you have a benchmark when you're at Dixon's. If
they're too pricey after all, you can still visit the Apple Store on
Regent Street. Definitely not the place where you'd expect to get a
good deal ("list price", more likely), but at least it'd make for a
very special retail experience that Dixon's can't "quite" match yet. :)


Regards,

Jochen.


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Jochen Wolters | jochenpolytropia.com | http://polytropia.com

My price at Dixons vs Apple store UK is far less expensive.
Country I now live in - not happening, far more than Apple store, plus
I don't trust them
Ryanair - €45 return trip total

In the bargain I will visit couchsurfing.org friends in London, and
will spend two days at the National Gallery (museums in UK are free)

Got my now old 17" PPC from Los Angeles years ago and saved a bundle
from the UK price at that time, but I only did that as a friend was
going over and he carried it back for me.

sims

I just noticed this thread in the weekly e-mail

Not that I am a fan of Dixons, but I have bought there in the past. Its no longer 'duty free' just discounted.

They quote today for APPLE MACBOOK PRO 13 £1,016.81

High Street Price £1,149.00 (that's Currys UK high street store price) Product Code 483917 FEATURES Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 250GB HDD 4Gb RAM 13" Screen size

On the on line Apple Store its £1,174.00

You can also call the Luton store on +44 1582 456 767 to confirm stock availability.

This is available for domestic (not just international) flights.

Seems like a good plan.

Don

I just had a friend bring me a new MacBook Pro 13" from the US. Besides the fact that I prefer a US keyboard, it is much cheaper there than in the EU - especially as the dollar has sunk so low in relation to the Euro.

Instead of bringing the original packaging, I suggest you take it out of its box, buy an inexpensive, slightly padded sleeve to protect it and stick it in a carry-on bag. The cables, DVDs and the other stuff in the box can go either in hand luggage or in your checked suitcase if you're bringing one. There really isn't much else in the original box and certainly nothing bulky.

Thanks for all the replies, I'm typing this with my new 13" MacBook Pro, 2.26 Intel Core2Duo. Cost me £795.58. Nice machine!

After years of using a 17" I was a bit concerned about going to a 13" but I do a lot of traveling, so the weight was a major consideration. I'm now very happy I made the move, the size is not an issue for me, especially since I use Spaces a lot.

Box size is: 16.5 x 10.5 x 2.75 inches Fit nicely in my Tom Bihn backpack (great backpack by the way).

I just wanted the box if possible, I now have the dang thing! :-)

atb,
sims

Hi All,

I live in Australia and find that Apple products seem to be much more expensive here than in the USA. Even though the Aussie dollar has improved against the US greenback, the Apple resellers here are reluctant to pass on the savings to their Aussie customers.

Is it feasible to buy online from a US source and have, say, a laptop sent to Australia? Will it arrive in one piece, and would there be a price advantage in doing so? I would be interested in a Mac Book Pro of some kind...

Paul

On 20-Jan-2010, at 01:18, Paul Atroshenko wrote:
> Is it feasible to buy online from a US source and have, say, a laptop sent to Australia? Will it arrive in one piece, and would there be a price advantage in doing so? I would be interested in a Mac Book Pro of some kind...


In most cases, the costs of shipping and the import duties will eat up all the savings and then some. I can't answer about Oz specifically, but as a general rule.

On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM, LuKreme <kremelskreme.com> wrote:
> On 20-Jan-2010, at 01:18, Paul Atroshenko wrote:
>> Is it feasible to buy online from a US source and have, say, a laptop sent to Australia? Will it arrive in one piece, and would there be a price advantage in doing so? I would be interested in a Mac Book Pro of some kind...
>
>
> In most cases, the costs of shipping and the import duties will eat up all the savings and then some. I can't answer about Oz specifically, but as a general rule.

After all, if self-importing (legally) were a major benefit, the
prices in OZ would adjust.

  --John

My experience with on-line ordering is that you can't buy electrical equipment - anywhere that I've tried has stopped at that point. I am not sure if it is warranty or export restrictions that do it (as they do when you try and but MP3s from Amazon).

An alternative would be to get someone to buy it for you as a 'gift' and get it sent privately - it would probably not get import duties then.

Jeremy

I looked at this when travelling to LA and it's not really worth it:

MacBook Pro 13" $US1199 list price. Add 8.25% CA sales tax and convert to $A = $1495 (depends on the credit card exchange rate)

If you want an Australian plug, add $US39 for the adapter kit. Discard all the packaging as the cost is more than the $A900 duty free allowance so technically you're liable for $A150 of GST on reentering Australia if customs think it's new.

Australian list price is $A1599.

So the saving is minimal or even negative and there's some value in buying from a local dealer if you ever need repairs or advice.