Paper is heavy. At any rate, you can buy a 500 piece stack for around �3. And
quite frankly, all you need to bring are things to settle you down. The rest can be bought; it is not too expensive if you shop smartly.

One thing which I think I should mention to people with regards to laptops. The issue of where to buy laptops (and to quite frank, anything electronic  and expensive such as dSLRs etc) were discussed before, but I did not point out what could be the turning point: Warranty.

If you are here for one year, then buy them from Malaysia. The international warranty will cover you (most manufacturers offer one year international warranty), although trying to claim the warranty could be a pain in the butt.

If you will be here for longer, then buy them from the UK. Sure, its pricier, but think about it. You'd usually be able to get three year (local UK) warranties, and you don't need to suffer the hassle (price-wise, for courier expenses which can be very very expensive; and time wise especially). If you will be here for your entire course, this option is well worth looking at.

Elb,

I thought Dell's warranty is international for laptop and you can buy 3 years extended warranty fairly cheap??� Am I wrong??

Dreamer

I am not familiar with Dell actually. Well actually, yes thank you for reminding me. Some manufacturers do allow you to pay more for an extended international warranty but it has to be done within a certain time frame of purchase. I do not recall the price but I think it is a couple of hundred ringgit or something.

There is another problem though. Some of the UK dealers would try to avoid accepting liability for international warranties - they really beat around the bush when my friend's laptop's hard drive failed on him, telling him that he should contact Malaysia, that it wasn't their business etc. It took him a few months just to get that problem fixed.

And if you buy it here, you get to get your hands on some of the newest models which might not come on sale in Asia for a few months.

Yup Dell offers international limited warranty for 3 years if you take their full-blown 3 year complete care package. But to take advantage of their full service (not limited) you'll have to be in Malaysia.
HP on the other hand gives 1st year international warranty, with option for extension for another 2 years at a fee. The caveat is, that the extra 2 years are only valid locally (Malaysia). For international coverage you have to purchase a care pack from the country you're going to within 90 days from purchase date of laptop.

Hopes this clears up the confusion.

BTW, my bro who is training with MAS, says that on UK flights, only ONE hand carry is allowed (with strict adherence to required dimensions). So if you bring your laptop on board you can't bring a second bag (unlike previously). Just stuff all your stuff into the laptop bag, I guess.

the weirdest thing i'm asked to bring over to uk soon is "A4 papers".

said it cost a bomb!! if bought from there. how true can it be?

any other necessities to be brought over from msia to uk?

opinions are alll welcome once again.

One thing which I think I should mention to people with regards to laptops. The issue of where to buy laptops (and to quite frank, anything electronic  and expensive such as dSLRs etc) were discussed before, but I did not point out what could be the turning point: Warranty.

If you are here for one year, then buy them from Malaysia. The international warranty will cover you (most manufacturers offer one year international warranty), although trying to claim the warranty could be a pain in the butt.

If you will be here for longer, then buy them from the UK. Sure, its pricier, but think about it. You'd usually be able to get three year (local UK) warranties, and you don't need to suffer the hassle (price-wise, for courier expenses which can be very very expensive; and time wise especially). If you will be here for your entire course, this option is well worth looking at.

I am not familiar with Dell actually. Well actually, yes thank you for reminding me. Some manufacturers do allow you to pay more for an extended international warranty but it has to be done within a certain time frame of purchase. I do not recall the price but I think it is a couple of hundred ringgit or something.

There is another problem though. Some of the UK dealers would try to avoid accepting liability for international warranties - they really beat around the bush when my friend's laptop's hard drive failed on him, telling him that he should contact Malaysia, that it wasn't their business etc. It took him a few months just to get that problem fixed.

isit true that to go to UK , ur only allowed things that can be seen thru a transparent bag?  im afraid that this UK Bombing thing will go on for ages , so now i have phobia flying to UK since they have many enemies after the iraq thing ( i guess ? ) ....

Point of story: If you wanna get something expensive and that comes with warranty, get something internationally well known.

Indeed, my friend's laptop is a very well known international brand. So I disagree with your 'point of story'.

ok. good to hear bout the laptop ruling.
one cabin bag with approved dimensions? mind to elaborate more on that?

*havent been updating myself with the news lately n forum seem to b my source of news , excuse my lazy-ness*

ok. good to hear bout the laptop ruling.
one cabin bag with approved dimensions? mind to elaborate more on that?

*havent been updating myself with the news lately n forum seem to b my source of news , excuse my lazy-ness*

Like for Emirates one, the max bag dimension that they approve is 45x35x16cm  including the handle and roller. u can check more on their website i think other airline company will mostly the same also. 

this sort of ruling is getting more n more crazy.
i just called up the MAS enquiry center n they said i'm allowed one hand carry and laptop bag.
the dimension for the hand carry luggage would be: length=45cm, width=35cm, depth=16cm 

it is just too small
i wonder what can we put inside that hand carry bag 

this sort of ruling is getting more n more crazy.
i just called up the MAS enquiry center n they said i'm allowed one hand carry and laptop bag.
the dimension for the hand carry luggage would be: length=45cm, width=35cm, depth=16cm 

it is just too small
i wonder what can we put inside that hand carry bag 

Oh cmon, nobody care about those rules.

My baggage exceed those dimensions all the time and nobody check. Just make sure your luggage is not that big until you cannot fit inside the overhead compartment and they also said the max weight allowed is 7kg but mine is always like 15-18kg. I have flown many times like that without any problems on MAS, SQ and Emirates.

Emirates is also to be very lenient on excess baggage for students. One of my friends actually checked in 38kg of baggage.