MacBook pro Thailand or Singapore

[sharktooth]

I live in pattaya but need to go to Singapore next week. As I was thinking of getting a MacBook pro do you think I would be better off picking one up in singers, rather than here?

[Taeng Mo]

If its made in Singapore.

Pains me to say this, as I like to support local industry, but I have had a lot of trouble with locally made electronic goods - my laptop, my mobile phone, my T.V.

One thing, though, the after market service has been really good, so I suppose it depends on where you will be using the product the most.

[sharktooth]

Mostly using it offshore, but my base is Thailand. I've heard stories the after sales service of apple in Thailand is dreadful?

[I Love You Longtime]

Apple is worldwide and i am told no matter where you purchase Apple products from their stores there will be only max $100 difference.

 

I purchased my MacBook Pro in central festival. Although it has ENG/Thai keyboard it is fine for me.

 

I also claimed 3600 Baht back at the airport when leaving which was the tax. So i would say better than in your home country as i wouldn't of been able to claim the tax back unless i put it through as a business expense.

 

Going off topic any jobs going for Roustabout or Catering Assistant if you are on a rig? Cheers

[sharktooth]

I got my ipad2 in central festival and the staff were kinda hopeless. Couldn't even put the screen protector on properly. This worries me as I wanna spec up my pro when I get it.

Offshore I work as a diver mate so have no sway with the office. Best bet would be to get in touch with transocean directly.

[leek_muncher]

Keyboard is the big issue for me.. I would prefer a non-thai keyboard so would probably choose to buy from Singapore.

 

Then there is warranty, maybe someone can advise if warranty repairs can be performed in Thailand.