bbabythai Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The new apple macbook pro is available for delivery 4 to 6 weeks. Is it safe to have a laptop delivered from china via EMS. If the postie boys are a bit rough with the delivery can the components be compromised? Will I have to pay duty on picking it up at the post office? If I wait for it at the local store I will probably have to wait longer for the actual spec that I want with all the add ons. I thus think that I would be better getting it online. Whats your opinion on this? Re accessories, I’m confused about the new USB C port. The old macbook pro that I have atm has the standard USB ports. With reference to the link below which accessory should I choose if I only use the USB port for plugging in my external memory drive and CD rom player…. http://store.apple.com/th-en/buy-mac/macbook?product=MK4N2TH/A&step=config# Apple USB SuperDrive Requires USB-C to USB Adapter (sold separately). Compact and convenient, the external Apple USB SuperDrive connects to your MacBook with a single USB cable and fits easily into a travel bag. It lets you install new software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs. Or USB-C to USB Adapter The USB-C to USB Adapter lets you connect your MacBook with USB-C port to many of your standard USB accessories, including your camera, flash drive, and a Lightning to USB Cable for charging and syncing your iPhone, iPad or iPod.* *Some USB accessories are not supported. Or USB-C Digital AV Multiport AdapterThe USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your MacBook with USB-C port to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and charging cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your display to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Or USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter The USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter lets you connect your MacBook with USB-C port to a VGA display, while also connecting a standard USB device and charging cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your display to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Thanks for your help with this. Its all so expensive but once you have mac you cant go back. Its not possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 There's no USB-C in current Marbook Pro's, only in the new 12" Macbook Air. A Macbook pro comes with 2 thunderbolt ports, 2 usb3 ports and a HDMI port. I've had mine 2 years and never had the need for a DVD drive..... Those USB-C accessories are not actually listed in the apple store for the Macbook Pro... http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MGXC2LL/A&step=config Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gerryBScot Posted April 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi baby I bought the current MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3, Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB) direct from Apple through their English language Thai website. No direct contact with humans involved. The order was transacted in Thai Baht and was shipped from China arriving as indicated 5 days after order placement. It didn't attract any form of duty or import surcharge as it is treated as an in country sale. So the price that was intimated at checkout was the price I paid and I haven't paid anything above that. All aspects relating to shipment and delivery were perfect. I live 100 km west of BKK and on other transactions from big name couriers, I have received phone calls, for instance, suggesting I come into BK to collect my parcel myself! (I've experienced my embassy's couriers resending my son's new passport on from their base in BKK by Thai Post EMS in preference to delivering it as per their contract). The courier phoned me to confirm directions. When he understood I was at work and I was wanting him to deliver it to my home address he explained he wanted me to sign for it in person as my wife's signature was not acceptable. He came to my work and I signed for it there. I checked the packaging which was all in order - it hadn't been opened and there was no evidence of any form of rough handling. I wouldn't have accepted it if there was any sign of damage or that the package had been opened. So as I say very happy with this aspect. I think you can be reasonably sure that Apple want customers to buy online and therefore have done their homework in terms of selecting couriers You don't need any special connectivity. The MBP has two USB 3 ports which work a treat and are really fast and quick. Unbeknown to me when I bought mine, rather I was't aware it was built in, but the model has an HDMI connector which means I can plug it straight into my TVs. For a dinosaur like me this is wonderful for watching movies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Taxes all included when you buy from the Mac Store on line, I have never had a problem with shipments via the post office ... either from China or Singapore.... it depends what it is, as to were it comes from The new cables, I have not heard of so cannot comment.... My 2010 Mac air has a plug to go to the Thunderbolt screen which works well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#USB_Type-C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Looks like your USB question has been answered. I have had at least 10 deliveries from Apple's online store. I live in Khon Kaen and all my items have been delivered via FedX. There are never any additional fees when dealing with Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 You talk as if you want a MacBook Pro but the link is to the new MacBook not the MacBook Pro. Which do you want? The answers will be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 There's no USB-C in current Marbook Pro's, only in the new 12" Macbook Air. A Macbook pro comes with 2 thunderbolt ports, 2 usb3 ports and a HDMI port. I've had mine 2 years and never had the need for a DVD drive..... Those USB-C accessories are not actually listed in the apple store for the Macbook Pro... http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MGXC2LL/A&step=config Sorry not quite complete. The MacBook Air and the new MacBook both have USB-C. I think the OP probably wants MacBook not MacBook Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlideRiceFC Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I hope you understand what you are buying. As others have pointed out you seem to be talking about the new "Macbook" which is neither a Pro nor an Air. It is light and looks slick but geekbench tests put it around the same as the 2011 Macbook Air. Unless you are just dying to have something small for travel or light use then I'd suggest going with a 13" Air or Macbook Pro Retina as you'll get more computing power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Ordering from Apple.com/th is fine... You will not have any import duties... Shipping is safe & professional I would not recommend the new Macbook unless you really want the smallest and lightweight tiny laptop I agree with the previous poster that suggests a MacBook Pro 13" - and this has no waiting time to ship One thing to pay attention to is when ordering you can choose a English or Thai keyboard - (Thai is the default) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 There is no new MacBook "PRO" with USB C port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) There's no USB-C in current Marbook Pro's, only in the new 12" Macbook Air. A Macbook pro comes with 2 thunderbolt ports, 2 usb3 ports and a HDMI port. I've had mine 2 years and never had the need for a DVD drive..... Those USB-C accessories are not actually listed in the apple store for the Macbook Pro... http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MGXC2LL/A&step=config Wrong again. The only Apple computer with USB-C is the new "MacBook" ... not the Pro and not the Air. Make very sure you actually do want the new MacBook. It's super thin and light, but it's not as fast and powerful as the latest MacBook Air and especially the MacBook Pro. Edited April 15, 2015 by HerbalEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Off topic posts being removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmartech Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I bought mine online (MBA). Delivered by DHL. No problem at all. I live in Bangkok by the way. If you will buy the base model, it will probably come from Singapore. If you want it upgraded, it will most likely come from China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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