Hi, I'm planning to buy laptop from online shops which is basically from US web based like amazon or ebay. But I have zero knowledge about shopping laptop from overseas. I have read a few thread in LYN about this topic. But theres something that im not sure. I hope otai2 can help me.. Does the keyboard's layout from the US same as malaysia? I dont want to waste my money on changing my laptop's keyboard. and another thing is about the power outlet/socket. Am i need to buy a new power socket as malaysia does not support US power socket type.

yea the keyboard layout is the least of your concern

u gotta deal with custom, tax, and touch wood warranty concerns

question: why buy from US? is it a gaming alienware laptop?

not but msi.. so i dont have to worry about the keyboard..huhh.. thats relieving~
msi in in malaysia is too expensive the msi gt60 version.. but i think laptop dont have tax right?

no tax? dream on bro

yeah i saw from this forum https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2386323
and also from this forum here
no tax for complete build laptop/desktop

This post has been edited by onepiece94: Nov 7 2013, 12:22 AM

ya , i did saw from some post (i did some google) , many claim that personal laptop no tax on it , even from malaysia official custom site also mentioned tax free is applied on personal computer . But when it come to real life , i dunno , i never try .

dont forget how u gonna claim warranty too

many model now provide international warranty , u just have to look for certain model and see if international / global warranty applies on it , if u want to further verify this , the best way is to send a mail to certain brand that u interest to buy the laptop .

owhh..thx guys.. btw about the warranty im gonna ask the seller. I hope they provide international warranty. I think one year is enough rite? If my laptop arrived in perfect condition, one year is sufficient. About the power supply socket, do i need to buy a new one?

i've bought an alienware m18x back then in 2012 from HIDevolution Computer US.shipped by fedex, and absolutely NO TAX was charged to me at all. the laptop worth USD 3000 plus..for the power supply, the voltage rated as far is remember it stated 110~220. so it is compatible with our country. only the problem is the socket. i think this one u cam just buy from computer shop locally or just get an international socket. well, that is just my experience. the laptop i bought already sold to other last year.

u just need a socket converter which is very cheap

Why not get a lappie from Illegear. They're based in Malaysia & are also active in the forums so you can ask their rep any questions you have.

TS not only mean Clevo laptops, also those rare laptops that are not available in Malaysia.

if get from overseas need to get from a good supplier & cross your fingers that Kastam Malaysia don't buat hal. The last time I bought a EURB from the US, the instrument reached me with a dent as the Kastams guys must have dropped it when opening up the package for inspection. Luckily damage was minor & I managed to fixed it here.

EURB??

Electric Up-Right Bass. CMIIW.

Anywho, I googled around but I can't found one legal statement from Malaysian customs stating that laptop or built-PCs are free from import tax. I did find a lot of statement that they are untaxed goods tho.

On international warranty:
Please read the terms and conditions carefully.
For most (if not all) brands, warranty can only be provided on-shore if the models are also sold in Malaysia.
If the models are not sold in Malaysia, the brands' SC will not have stock for the spare parts. Which mean:
a. if SC is kind, they will order the parts (you wait lah ).
b. if they play by the book, they will probably ask you to ship the laptop back to where you buy in from (good luck on the freight charges and time involved).

I purchased my GE40 from the USA from one of the resellers on Amazon.

No tax at all.

Keyboard layout exactly the same. We're using US keyboard layout here.

Only issue is warranty (get international warranty if possible) and that the power cord is US plug, but you can buy replacement cords from ALL IT or something.

Warranty didn't matter for me, I broke the seal immediately the replace the parts inside anyway.

Power cord is cheap.

This post has been edited by Areas Elysian: Nov 7 2013, 05:10 PM

Actually i'm planning to buy the msi gt60 locally. But after saw the the price offered by international shops. The difference is almost 1k. Why some version of laptop is expensive but some is cheaper?

Mostly because of price mark-up..
As for tax, there're no tax/duty imposed on laptops. You may visit http://tariff.customs.gov.my and search HS code 8471.30 (for notebooks/laptops) if you have doubt about tax as customs will refer to this site for items tax rates.

PS: in 2015, maybe GST will be imposed on laptops (and smartphone as well), but still in planning (source from my friends worked at KDRM).

thank you man .. Gonna buy the laptop now