Best method for sending a laptop to Italy?
I am currently living in Italy and I want my parents to send my laptop over. What is the safest, cheapest way to send it over. Any company recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
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I would suggest UPS or DHL. I havn't had any problems with them in the past when sending things abroad. You can also follow your package on their websites with a tracking code they give you.
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Fedex *--*
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I would suggest you not to send it with the normal post. Go to a Courier company like FedEx
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Best method for sending a laptop to Italy
Best method for sending a laptop to Italy?
I am currently living in Italy and I want my parents to send my laptop over. What is the safest, cheapest way to send it over. Any company recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
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1 :
I would suggest UPS or DHL. I havn't had any problems with them in the past when sending things abroad. You can also follow your package on their websites with a tracking code they give you.
2 :
Fedex *--*
3 :
I would suggest you not to send it with the normal post. Go to a Courier company like FedEx
I am currently living in Italy and I want my parents to send my laptop over. What is the safest, cheapest way to send it over. Any company recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I would suggest UPS or DHL. I havn't had any problems with them in the past when sending things abroad. You can also follow your package on their websites with a tracking code they give you.
2 :
Fedex *--*
3 :
I would suggest you not to send it with the normal post. Go to a Courier company like FedEx
Best method for sending a laptop to Italy
Best method for sending a laptop to Italy?
I am currently living in Italy and I want my parents to send my laptop over. What is the safest, cheapest way to send it over. Any company recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I would suggest UPS or DHL. I havn't had any problems with them in the past when sending things abroad. You can also follow your package on their websites with a tracking code they give you.
2 :
Fedex *--*
3 :
I would suggest you not to send it with the normal post. Go to a Courier company like FedEx
I am currently living in Italy and I want my parents to send my laptop over. What is the safest, cheapest way to send it over. Any company recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Packing & Preparation - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I would suggest UPS or DHL. I havn't had any problems with them in the past when sending things abroad. You can also follow your package on their websites with a tracking code they give you.
2 :
Fedex *--*
3 :
I would suggest you not to send it with the normal post. Go to a Courier company like FedEx
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Can I carry two laptops on a international flight airplane
Can I carry two laptops on a international flight airplane ?
I 'm gonna travel from Florida to Canada and then from Canada to Italy with two laptops . ( I just bought my second one here in FL ) .Am I allowed to do that ?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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Sure, you just can't use them in flight. You will probably be questioned by security why you have two of them but they will must likely let you go on through if your answers satisfy their questions. Why not just put one in your checked baggage?
2 :
Ya u can use laptops on flight but after the permission of crew members.
3 :
Technically the allowance is a carry on and a laptop. However I just completed a trip with 2 laptops. I would have had to pay for the extra allowance, but I doubled the bags use by using it as my purse as well. I would check with the airlines you are flying on. The smaller the airline, the more restrictions you will find.
4 :
From an airline perspective you are allowed to do it as long as you don't go over your carry-on allowance. There are some reasons why you'd want to reconsider doing this however: -- At all check points you'll have to pull out two computers for screen, a bit of a pain. They may also question why you have two, but there is nothing that says you can't have two -- it may just create suspicion. -- You may get charged at customs in Italy for the second computer. Generally with electronics you are allowed one camera, one video camera, one computer etc. that is considered for personal use and not charged duty. If you have more than that, they could consider it commercial merchandise and charge you and the charge could be hefty. If you do decide to do this I suggest you get a roll-away computer bag like I have that can fit two laptops. I have a Targus bag bought at Best Buy that is like an overnight bag but can fit two laptops if necessary. Good luck
I 'm gonna travel from Florida to Canada and then from Canada to Italy with two laptops . ( I just bought my second one here in FL ) .Am I allowed to do that ?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sure, you just can't use them in flight. You will probably be questioned by security why you have two of them but they will must likely let you go on through if your answers satisfy their questions. Why not just put one in your checked baggage?
2 :
Ya u can use laptops on flight but after the permission of crew members.
3 :
Technically the allowance is a carry on and a laptop. However I just completed a trip with 2 laptops. I would have had to pay for the extra allowance, but I doubled the bags use by using it as my purse as well. I would check with the airlines you are flying on. The smaller the airline, the more restrictions you will find.
4 :
From an airline perspective you are allowed to do it as long as you don't go over your carry-on allowance. There are some reasons why you'd want to reconsider doing this however: -- At all check points you'll have to pull out two computers for screen, a bit of a pain. They may also question why you have two, but there is nothing that says you can't have two -- it may just create suspicion. -- You may get charged at customs in Italy for the second computer. Generally with electronics you are allowed one camera, one video camera, one computer etc. that is considered for personal use and not charged duty. If you have more than that, they could consider it commercial merchandise and charge you and the charge could be hefty. If you do decide to do this I suggest you get a roll-away computer bag like I have that can fit two laptops. I have a Targus bag bought at Best Buy that is like an overnight bag but can fit two laptops if necessary. Good luck
Can I carry two laptops on a international flight airplane
Can I carry two laptops on a international flight airplane ?
I 'm gonna travel from Florida to Canada and then from Canada to Italy with two laptops . ( I just bought my second one here in FL ) .Am I allowed to do that ?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sure, you just can't use them in flight. You will probably be questioned by security why you have two of them but they will must likely let you go on through if your answers satisfy their questions. Why not just put one in your checked baggage?
2 :
Ya u can use laptops on flight but after the permission of crew members.
3 :
Technically the allowance is a carry on and a laptop. However I just completed a trip with 2 laptops. I would have had to pay for the extra allowance, but I doubled the bags use by using it as my purse as well. I would check with the airlines you are flying on. The smaller the airline, the more restrictions you will find.
4 :
From an airline perspective you are allowed to do it as long as you don't go over your carry-on allowance. There are some reasons why you'd want to reconsider doing this however: -- At all check points you'll have to pull out two computers for screen, a bit of a pain. They may also question why you have two, but there is nothing that says you can't have two -- it may just create suspicion. -- You may get charged at customs in Italy for the second computer. Generally with electronics you are allowed one camera, one video camera, one computer etc. that is considered for personal use and not charged duty. If you have more than that, they could consider it commercial merchandise and charge you and the charge could be hefty. If you do decide to do this I suggest you get a roll-away computer bag like I have that can fit two laptops. I have a Targus bag bought at Best Buy that is like an overnight bag but can fit two laptops if necessary. Good luck
I 'm gonna travel from Florida to Canada and then from Canada to Italy with two laptops . ( I just bought my second one here in FL ) .Am I allowed to do that ?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sure, you just can't use them in flight. You will probably be questioned by security why you have two of them but they will must likely let you go on through if your answers satisfy their questions. Why not just put one in your checked baggage?
2 :
Ya u can use laptops on flight but after the permission of crew members.
3 :
Technically the allowance is a carry on and a laptop. However I just completed a trip with 2 laptops. I would have had to pay for the extra allowance, but I doubled the bags use by using it as my purse as well. I would check with the airlines you are flying on. The smaller the airline, the more restrictions you will find.
4 :
From an airline perspective you are allowed to do it as long as you don't go over your carry-on allowance. There are some reasons why you'd want to reconsider doing this however: -- At all check points you'll have to pull out two computers for screen, a bit of a pain. They may also question why you have two, but there is nothing that says you can't have two -- it may just create suspicion. -- You may get charged at customs in Italy for the second computer. Generally with electronics you are allowed one camera, one video camera, one computer etc. that is considered for personal use and not charged duty. If you have more than that, they could consider it commercial merchandise and charge you and the charge could be hefty. If you do decide to do this I suggest you get a roll-away computer bag like I have that can fit two laptops. I have a Targus bag bought at Best Buy that is like an overnight bag but can fit two laptops if necessary. Good luck
Can I carry two laptops on a international flight airplane
Can I carry two laptops on a international flight airplane ?
I 'm gonna travel from Florida to Canada and then from Canada to Italy with two laptops . ( I just bought my second one here in FL ) .Am I allowed to do that ?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sure, you just can't use them in flight. You will probably be questioned by security why you have two of them but they will must likely let you go on through if your answers satisfy their questions. Why not just put one in your checked baggage?
2 :
Ya u can use laptops on flight but after the permission of crew members.
3 :
Technically the allowance is a carry on and a laptop. However I just completed a trip with 2 laptops. I would have had to pay for the extra allowance, but I doubled the bags use by using it as my purse as well. I would check with the airlines you are flying on. The smaller the airline, the more restrictions you will find.
4 :
From an airline perspective you are allowed to do it as long as you don't go over your carry-on allowance. There are some reasons why you'd want to reconsider doing this however: -- At all check points you'll have to pull out two computers for screen, a bit of a pain. They may also question why you have two, but there is nothing that says you can't have two -- it may just create suspicion. -- You may get charged at customs in Italy for the second computer. Generally with electronics you are allowed one camera, one video camera, one computer etc. that is considered for personal use and not charged duty. If you have more than that, they could consider it commercial merchandise and charge you and the charge could be hefty. If you do decide to do this I suggest you get a roll-away computer bag like I have that can fit two laptops. I have a Targus bag bought at Best Buy that is like an overnight bag but can fit two laptops if necessary. Good luck
I 'm gonna travel from Florida to Canada and then from Canada to Italy with two laptops . ( I just bought my second one here in FL ) .Am I allowed to do that ?
Air Travel - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sure, you just can't use them in flight. You will probably be questioned by security why you have two of them but they will must likely let you go on through if your answers satisfy their questions. Why not just put one in your checked baggage?
2 :
Ya u can use laptops on flight but after the permission of crew members.
3 :
Technically the allowance is a carry on and a laptop. However I just completed a trip with 2 laptops. I would have had to pay for the extra allowance, but I doubled the bags use by using it as my purse as well. I would check with the airlines you are flying on. The smaller the airline, the more restrictions you will find.
4 :
From an airline perspective you are allowed to do it as long as you don't go over your carry-on allowance. There are some reasons why you'd want to reconsider doing this however: -- At all check points you'll have to pull out two computers for screen, a bit of a pain. They may also question why you have two, but there is nothing that says you can't have two -- it may just create suspicion. -- You may get charged at customs in Italy for the second computer. Generally with electronics you are allowed one camera, one video camera, one computer etc. that is considered for personal use and not charged duty. If you have more than that, they could consider it commercial merchandise and charge you and the charge could be hefty. If you do decide to do this I suggest you get a roll-away computer bag like I have that can fit two laptops. I have a Targus bag bought at Best Buy that is like an overnight bag but can fit two laptops if necessary. Good luck
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
What type of adapter/converter do I need to be able to use my american laptop in Italy
What type of adapter/converter do I need to be able to use my american laptop in Italy?
I have a 2007 macbook laptop, and I'm going to be bringing it to Italy in a week. I know I need to get some sort of thing to allow me to plug it in, but i've heard that certain ones can fry your laptop. I was wondering if anyone knows about this and has a recommendation. thanks!
Rome - 3 Answers
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You need a plug adapter for Europe like this one: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104181. These are widely available at places like Radio Shack, Target, Walmart, airport shops, luggage stores, etc. You do not need a voltage adapter since the power supply for laptops works with either US or European voltages and frequencies. You can verify this on the label on the power supply; it will say something like 100 - 240 V and 50 - 60 Hz. I've lived in Italy for several years and use my laptops purchased in the US with no problem.
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First of all, you need an adaptor for the flat USA plugs to get into the round european sockets unless the hotel where you will be staying can provide you durectly with the adaptor). In Italy we have two kinds of plugs, both round, one smaller (real italian),and the other bigger (so called german or european), so I would advise you wait to buy your adaptor when you come over and you can see which socket is in your hotel room. Otherwise, you can buy the adaptor either at the airport or here at a supermarket, or even online. Here you can see a picture of the varous adaptors: http://www.adaptelec.com/wa9-travel-plug-adapter-for-europe-type-f-cee-77-schuko-p-2.html and here you will see what I'm talking about: http://www.adaptelec.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=304 Secondly, but even more important, is the fact that over here in Italy, power is not 110 Volts like in the US, but 220Volts, so that's what might damage your pc! I it cannot be switched into 220 Volt you must buy another item that reduces the power! In Italy it's called "trasformatore", meaning "converter", transformer, and it can be bought in any electricity shop.
3 :
Basically what they said. You first need a plug that will fit into the Italian plugs, which vary. They're all spherical prongs, two of them are just two, one father apart than the other, and a newer one is the three prongs. Here's an example of a three prong: http://www.mapleleaftravel.ca/electronics/adptplugit/ You will also need a transformer like somebody said. Its usually a box like this: http://www.brookstone.com/bs_assets/images/shop/large_300/223578_P.jpg You have to be careful though because different transformers are to be used for different things depending on the amount of wattage the appliance needs. Chargers, for instance, need a low wattage under 25 or something, but things with heat usually need more. Some transformers have two settings for this, or built in detectors. Laptops might be a special case and you might want to contact apple to find out what you need specifically
I have a 2007 macbook laptop, and I'm going to be bringing it to Italy in a week. I know I need to get some sort of thing to allow me to plug it in, but i've heard that certain ones can fry your laptop. I was wondering if anyone knows about this and has a recommendation. thanks!
Rome - 3 Answers
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1 :
You need a plug adapter for Europe like this one: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104181. These are widely available at places like Radio Shack, Target, Walmart, airport shops, luggage stores, etc. You do not need a voltage adapter since the power supply for laptops works with either US or European voltages and frequencies. You can verify this on the label on the power supply; it will say something like 100 - 240 V and 50 - 60 Hz. I've lived in Italy for several years and use my laptops purchased in the US with no problem.
2 :
First of all, you need an adaptor for the flat USA plugs to get into the round european sockets unless the hotel where you will be staying can provide you durectly with the adaptor). In Italy we have two kinds of plugs, both round, one smaller (real italian),and the other bigger (so called german or european), so I would advise you wait to buy your adaptor when you come over and you can see which socket is in your hotel room. Otherwise, you can buy the adaptor either at the airport or here at a supermarket, or even online. Here you can see a picture of the varous adaptors: http://www.adaptelec.com/wa9-travel-plug-adapter-for-europe-type-f-cee-77-schuko-p-2.html and here you will see what I'm talking about: http://www.adaptelec.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=304 Secondly, but even more important, is the fact that over here in Italy, power is not 110 Volts like in the US, but 220Volts, so that's what might damage your pc! I it cannot be switched into 220 Volt you must buy another item that reduces the power! In Italy it's called "trasformatore", meaning "converter", transformer, and it can be bought in any electricity shop.
3 :
Basically what they said. You first need a plug that will fit into the Italian plugs, which vary. They're all spherical prongs, two of them are just two, one father apart than the other, and a newer one is the three prongs. Here's an example of a three prong: http://www.mapleleaftravel.ca/electronics/adptplugit/ You will also need a transformer like somebody said. Its usually a box like this: http://www.brookstone.com/bs_assets/images/shop/large_300/223578_P.jpg You have to be careful though because different transformers are to be used for different things depending on the amount of wattage the appliance needs. Chargers, for instance, need a low wattage under 25 or something, but things with heat usually need more. Some transformers have two settings for this, or built in detectors. Laptops might be a special case and you might want to contact apple to find out what you need specifically
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
How much would it cost me to ship a laptop to Italy without risking to pay a custom fee
How much would it cost me to ship a laptop to Italy without risking to pay a custom fee ?
I want to deliver my laptop to my parents in Italy (I'm in FL) , but I don't wanna risk to make them pay an extra custom fee to receive it . How can I avoid that ? Do you think Ups or FedEx can do the job ? Thanks .
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Ups and Poste Italiane/SDA (the FedEx Italian foreign correspondent) manage the custom procedures. According the EU customs law, you has not to pay custom duties (duties and VAT) if: - you carry the laptop with you and its value is no more than 175 euros - you send it to your parents by mail and and its value is no more than 45euros; in this case, you shall specify in a letter that: you send it to your parents, for free, occasionally, for personal or family use only. there area other relevant cases (SCHOOL OUTFITS , SCHOLASTIC MATERIALS AND OTHER SCHOLASTIC HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS; HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS FOR FURNISHING A SECONDARY RESIDENCE; CONSIGNMENTS OF NEGLIGIBLE VALUE ). Please check the relevant law: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31983R0918:EN:HTML
I want to deliver my laptop to my parents in Italy (I'm in FL) , but I don't wanna risk to make them pay an extra custom fee to receive it . How can I avoid that ? Do you think Ups or FedEx can do the job ? Thanks .
Packing & Preparation - 1 Answers
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Ups and Poste Italiane/SDA (the FedEx Italian foreign correspondent) manage the custom procedures. According the EU customs law, you has not to pay custom duties (duties and VAT) if: - you carry the laptop with you and its value is no more than 175 euros - you send it to your parents by mail and and its value is no more than 45euros; in this case, you shall specify in a letter that: you send it to your parents, for free, occasionally, for personal or family use only. there area other relevant cases (SCHOOL OUTFITS , SCHOLASTIC MATERIALS AND OTHER SCHOLASTIC HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS; HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS FOR FURNISHING A SECONDARY RESIDENCE; CONSIGNMENTS OF NEGLIGIBLE VALUE ). Please check the relevant law: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31983R0918:EN:HTML
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