From Engadget
The disadvantages of buying tech from other countries

Importing a phone or a laptop can be appealing, especially if you can get a product you wouldn't otherwise have access to, but it has downsides.
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Importing a phone or a laptop can be appealing, especially if you can get a product you wouldn't otherwise have access to, but it has downsides.