TO BUY AN IPOD IN THE USA/ACHETER UN IPOD AUX USA

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TO BUY AN IPOD IN THE USA/ACHETER UN IPOD AUX USA

Hi,
I live in France, and I am going to the USA next, as the subject says, I 'd like to buy an IPOD CLASSIC there, so my question is quite simple, can I use the "American" IPOD with NO RESTRICTIONS(if there are some could you tell me which one?) in France? Will I have to buy a voltage adaptator, or the USB voltage will be good to charge the IPOD?
Excuse me if the topic already exists, but I didn't find it, I'll be very pleased if you show it to me, anyway, I thank you for your answers.

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Windows XP, I may use windows vista too.

Posted on May 7, 2008 5:34 AM

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Mitch 751

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May 7, 2008 6:15 AM in response to Magicjerry

The iPod you are going to purchase in USA is the same that you get it from elsewhere.

iPod can be charged via USB cable with a computer, so you do not need to buy an ac charger.
However, only my personal opinion, I prefer to charge my iPod with an ac charger, and you can always charge your iPod even you do not have a computer around. But I suggest you should get one in Francis, at least it does not need a wall adapter. Bear in mind, Apple's iPod ac charger is universal ie. 100-240v.

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May 7, 2008 6:48 AM in response to Magicjerry

Thank you, but an IPOD in France costs 249.99 euros whereas in the USA it's 249.99$ so I let you calculate...
And what about the warranty?

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Mitch 751

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May 7, 2008 6:55 AM in response to Magicjerry

Bear in mind, you may need to pay the GST (tax) in USA.

Regarding the warranty - I am not too sure, but it should be worldwide.

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Mitch 751

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May 7, 2008 7:00 AM in response to Mitch 751

see whether you can find the answer here

http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/

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GLNHP

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May 7, 2008 12:52 PM in response to Mitch 751

The iPod sold in the US is definitely NOT the same as those sold in Europe. The European models have an EU imposed volume cap that is not present on the US models - US models can play louder.

Other than that, the devices should be the same. I also cannot say definitively if all iPods come with an international warranty, though the warranty pamphlet that came with mine looks like an international one (lists warrantors worldwide).

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fullcream

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May 7, 2008 10:19 PM in response to Magicjerry

I live in the Philippines and I bought my Classic in Hong Kong. No problems. I even called an Apple retailer here and they assured me that I don't even need a receipt and it doesn't matter where I bought it from.

You could always call an Apple retailer near where you live and ask them if your U.S. ipod' warranty will be honored there.

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May 8, 2008 5:45 AM in response to Magicjerry

Hi,

there isn't problem with the warranty, I buy a iPod Classic in the USA and using here in Switzerland,
I had sync problems with the iPod and Apple replace twice my iPod without any questions.

Isn't problem where you buying your device, important for warranty is the serial nummer.

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May 8, 2008 6:14 AM in response to Mario M. Romero

Thank you mario, what's a sync problem? and did you pay something for the replacement? and by the way, did apple make you pay customs taxes or something other?
Thank you very much to you and all the persons who have answered and who will do so.

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