what should i think off when buying laptop from another country?

[Hagge5]

Hello,

I'm from sweden (15 yrs old), and i love both warcraft and starcraft. I have thought some time of getting a new computer now. The only problem is that my parents are divorced and thus i want a laptop that i can use at both of my "homes".

I researched abit on gaming laptops and found something called
"AlienwareM15x" (Link). If i buy it from manufactorer it was 1200$, and i can afford that! But when i checked what the cheapest price was here in sweden, it was about 15.000 SEK (2000$).

So, if i wanna buy it from the u.s, and send it over here by plane, what do i need to think off? I dont care if i cant use åäö on the keyboard, but im completely lost on what else can differ. im sure there is something about routers etc.

Help is aprriciated, and recommendations for other gaming computers for around 1100$ is GREATLY appriciated.

sorry for my crappy english.

 

[Slapshot136]

the computers themselves aren't different at all, just the language of the software and the keyboard as you mentioned - there won't be any incompatibility issues if you used a laptop that was sold in the U.S. in Europe or vice-versa

I think the alienwares are all overpriced though, compare it to this lenovo

use USPY52B809 to get 600 off, making the price be 1000

these are the base specs

i7-720QM Processor ( 1.60GHz 1333MHz 6MB )
Windows 7 Home Premium 64
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 1GB
8 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz
15.6" HD Wide LED 1366x768
500GB 7200rpm hard drive
6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 1000
Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR

or maybe this HP
(NBTW34871 for 300 off, price must be 1400 or higher tho, alternatively 350 off $1499 NBK11659)
so for 1100

15.6" LED Anti-glare Display (1920x1080)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
i5-520M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5830 Graphics
4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
One 6 Cell Lithium Ion Polymer Battery + One 9 Cell HP Envy Slim Fit Extended-Life Notebook Battery
Networking Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth

or at 1200 this

 

[Rapmaster]

You might have to pay duty to import it into your country... you'd have to check with your government's Customs

 

[Winterherz]

You might have to pay duty to import it into your country... you'd have to check with your government's Customs

If you have a relative from the states coming to sweden for example. You don't have to worry about shipping. <---this is my idea for my studio xps.

I also recommend the newer models of HP Envy 15 and 17 and I agree with slapshot, alienware is OP...compare the specs with a desktop

 

[Sevion]

If I were you, I would get parts and build my own computer. It truly is cheaper.

 

[Slapshot136]

If I were you, I would get parts and build my own computer. It truly is cheaper.

not for laptops (yet) sadly

@ Winterherz - compare apples to apples please?

 

[Winterherz]

not for laptops (yet) sadly

@ Winterherz - compare apples to apples please?

@slapshot136 - i think u misunderstood why i agreed w/u. buying desktop parts is cheaper than alienware retail, happy? here's ur apple back

To clarify, I'm telling the original poster to compare the m15x to a similar desktop spec, not 2 u

 

[Slapshot136]

To clarify, I'm telling the original poster to compare the m15x to a similar desktop spec, not 2 u

the m15x that he linked to is a laptop though.. I don't see why your bringing a desktop into this thread

 

[Sevion]

What? Barebones laptop and upgrade it... Sure the outside doesn't look as awesome as it can, but who expects an ugly laptop to have the power of an M15x :3

 

[Slapshot136]

What? Barebones laptop and upgrade it... Sure the outside doesn't look as awesome as it can, but who expects an ugly laptop to have the power of an M15x :3

im curious, since I tried that a bit ago (like a year ago) and couldn't get it cheaper then buying it direct, what would you suggest for $1000-1200?

 

[Sevion]

Idk. I've never really done Barebones laptops. Maybe this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856172010

And upgrade a few parts. I don't know figure for laptop parts though.

 

[Slapshot136]

And upgrade a few parts. I don't know figure for laptop parts though.

see I did that, and it was cheaper to buy it pre-assembled, since you need the CPU/ram/hard-drive/OS, which adds up to atleast 500 easily, putting you at above the price of a pre-built laptop

 

[Sevion]

Idk I haven't really done anything with barebones laptops before. Desktops are more the area I have any experience in.

But I don't really know why people like Laptops over Desktops Less power for more mobility and then they end up having their laptop turn into a dust-gathering desktop. (Happened to me. I'm guilty!)

 

[Karawasa]

I would never buy an Alienware.

But I don't really know why people like Laptops over Desktops

Once you get to University you'll understand.

 

[Sevion]

I don't mean for Universities, I'm talking about non-University use.

I used to be the same way. I wanted a laptop for a long time. But I never moved it.

Which is why I said "they end up having their laptop turn into a dust-gathering desktop."