U.S. keyboard layout from U.K. Apple Store?

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U.S. keyboard layout from U.K. Apple Store?

I am looking at getting a MacBook Pro from the UK Apple Store because I am living here at the moment. I use the US keyboard layout which is slightly different to the English one (several keys are in different places). When I tried ordering online there was no option to specify U.S. layout as an option. Anyone know if this can be done?

PowerBook G4 1Ghz, Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on May 23, 2006 2:37 PM

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Answer 1

jry19

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May 23, 2006 3:47 PM in response to Matt Tavani

Try ordering it from apple via the phone and request for the US keyboard. Though am not sure if they will have itas u are ordering from the UK.

I bought my MBP from Japan and was given the option of a US layout without the Japaneses keys.

hope this helps.

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Answer 2

May 23, 2006 4:04 PM in response to Matt Tavani

when i lived in london i ordered an ibook over the phone. this was about 2 years ago, but at that point it was not possible to get a u.s. keyboard layout. the u.k. layout was only slightly different and if you change your preferences from u.k. english to u.s. english, the keyboard replicates a u.s. keyboard. (£ becomes #, etc.).

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Matt Tavani Author

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Jun 1, 2006 7:12 AM in response to evolutionradio

I went into Regent St and had a look at the keyboard of the UK models. It's not as different as my PC laptop's is. For example the '@' is still on the 2 instead of over near the ENTER key. I still prefer the US key layout which has a larger ENTER and SHIFT buttons, but it's not a deal breaker.

They said at the store that they don't stock or order in models with US keyboard layouts.

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eile

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Jun 1, 2006 8:05 AM in response to Matt Tavani

If you can't order an US keyboard, check with your local Mac stores for a replacement part. I did this here in Switzerland and paid the price for the keyboard only. The replacement was done for free, which is a non-trivial procedure on the MBP.

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danielh

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Jun 1, 2006 8:59 AM in response to Matt Tavani

There is another option. You could have friend/family order it and have it shipped to a US address and then have them ship it to you in the UK. You would avoid paying VAT too. So, somewhat illeagal, but gets the job done.

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britt63

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Jan 20, 2007 4:42 PM in response to Matt Tavani

I am going to the UK for a year. Will I be able to use my Airport Extreme Base Station over there to get ADSL service?

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