Purchasing UK Keyboard Macbook in Indonesia / SE Asia?

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Purchasing UK Keyboard Macbook in Indonesia / SE Asia?

Hi there,

I've been used to using the UK keyboard layout for my MBP for several years now. I'm currently in Indonesia and looking to upgrade my MBP.

However, it seems that the default layouts for MBP here are US layout. I'm personally not to keen on switching to the US layout because I'm used to having my devices in the EU layout.

Can I please ask for any advice/info on where I can purchase an MBP with a UK layout keyboard, potentially in Singapore or other neighbouring countries?

I'll potentially end up getting a US one if it's impossible to get a UK layout one, but I thought to give it a shot to ask the community anyway.

Thank you!

Posted on Feb 28, 2021 9:19 PM

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Answer 1

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mdhurst

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Mar 1, 2021 4:57 AM in response to Ivesebb

Reach out to Apple Support and see if they are able to help you sort out the purchase.

Get Support – Apple

https://getsupport.apple.com/

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or online https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)

Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232

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Tom Gewecke

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Mar 1, 2021 6:45 AM in response to mdhurst

mdhurst wrote: Another option is to use the System Preferences > Keyboard > British - this can give you the Key Layout you are used to.

The problem is that US and European keyboards are different in their number of keys and the shape of the return key, and many users strongly prefer one to the other. You can see the difference at

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201794

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kaz-k

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Feb 28, 2021 10:06 PM in response to Ivesebb

Hi,

You can select British layout keyboard at Singapore online Apple Store.

MacBook Pro 13-inch - Apple (SG)

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Ivesebb Author

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Mar 1, 2021 3:01 AM in response to kaz-k

Thanks for the reply and input!

I realised that I can't order a Macbook online from SG Online Apple Store bcs I don't have a Singaporean bank card. Do you think it's possible to ask for this specific keyboard feature through coordination via in-store purchase?

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Tom Gewecke

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Mar 1, 2021 5:11 AM in response to Ivesebb

If you can find one with the International English keyboard, that is basically the same as the British/UK keyboard.

Normally you have to travel to a country which has the keyboard you want, as Apple stores do not ship outside their own country.

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mdhurst

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Mar 1, 2021 6:09 AM in response to Ivesebb

Another option is to use the System Preferences > Keyboard > British - this can give you the Key Layout you are used to. If you want a true visual of the keyboard consider getting the correct keys you want and swapping them out.

Take a look at this company for replacement keycaps. I've used them to replace a few worn keys on my wife's MBP - good fast service. A different workaround!

https://www.replacementlaptopkeys.com

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