Powerbook - Educational discount here or buy in US?

[gizmo1990]

I'm thinking of getting a powerbook (15inch) but I'm undecided 'where' to get it.
I have 2 choices, get it using a relatives educational discount OR get one when I visit the States in a month or so?

So the main questions are, Are there any differences between the 2 territories machines, other then keyboard layout? Is there a huge price difference given the educational discount?

Any advice appreciated.

[Gordy]

You can look at the discount price on the apple site and compare. The only differences between the machines will be the powerpack , you will have to get a uk one when you get back

[bmh.01]

I thought the powersupplies were auto-sensing and you just needed a uk plug to replace the us one.

I could be wrong though as I don't even have a powerbook.

[CocoPops]

Powerpacks are auto sensing.
Warranties ARE worldwide.
The litte powerbrick has a plug in connector that can be swapped for a UK one no problems.

If you buy it in US (as I did) you will be better off leaving the boxes there so it goes unnoticed coming back through customs.

[gizmo1990]

Powerpacks are auto sensing.
Warranties ARE worldwide.
The litte powerbrick has a plug in connector that can be swapped for a UK one no problems.

If you buy it in US (as I did) you will be better off leaving the boxes there so it goes unnoticed coming back through customs.

Thanks cocopops. Did you save much money by buying in the states?